We Made it to Sedona: Slide Rock State Park

The ride from Santa Fe to Sedona was uneventful.  Our initial stop was Slide Rock State Park.  I had not really read up on this place, but I am glad we took the time to explore this gem.

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This was the view from the parking lot.  The entrance fee was $10, which is quite reasonable.  During the warmer months it is $20.  The park ranger kind of laughed when we asked for a map.  There is pretty much one main trail that leads to “Slide Rock”.

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The trail was about .5 miles long.  There were some historical artifacts along the way.

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This is the water “slide” that makes this park so popular.  It looks a lot more dangerous that I had pictured in my head!

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The park ranger said the water temperature was 37 degrees that day.

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Someone was crazy enough to jump in!

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He did not stay in for long!

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Does going down this slide not look super dangerous?  Apparently it is a really popular activity in the spring.  I wonder how many injuries occur??  I am kind of glad we visited in the winter because I know D would have been tempted to try it if it had been warmer.

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The area is so picturesque, though!

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Hey…we have a photobomber!

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Love the reflection in this picture.

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Slide Rock State Park is definitely worth a stop on your way to Sedona!

 

 

 

 

 

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