Amble back the way you came, enjoying the miracle of water and shade in the desert. No entry after 10pm. , the view opens up to a spectacular view of the canyon. FLAGSTAFF-GRAND CANYON [Difficult] Havasupai: To the natives who inhabit this valley, Havasupai means people of the blue-green waters. And in a desert state, the sight of blue-green water spilling over red sandstone cliffs into turquoise pools is always a welcome sight. Along with campsites, Lyman offers eight heated/air-conditioned cabins. It is quiet and very beautiful. 5 Top countries. The trail is easy to follow and well-marked, but quite uneven and studded with rocks. Crowds pack the place in summer, but you can escape by bird-watching, picnicking, fishing, hiking and wandering through the nearby apple orchard. Bring your hydration pack or carry in/out your water and food. Bring exact change for self-serve pay stations.DOGS: Allowed on leashGETTING THERE: From the State Route 87/260 junction in Payson, go 2 miles north on SR87 to Houston Mesa Road. Managed by four separate ranger districts of three different National Forests, this wilderness has plenty to offer. The Big Kahuna shows up at the 3.5-mile point where the softly percolating issue of Parsons Spring refreshes a tiny lake besieged by a beveled ring of limestone shelves and a graceful tangle of alders and vines. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. What degree of difficulty? Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Length: 5.1 mi Est. 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours Off-Road & ATV Trails, Equestrian Trails Horseback Riding Tours, Speciality & Gift Shops Geologic Formations, Playgrounds Game & Entertainment Centers, Nature & Wildlife Areas Theatre & Performances, Sycamore Canyon, Arizona: Address, Phone Number, Sycamore Canyon Reviews: 4.5/5, After a few miles of dirt roads through pine and pinyon. With small waves lapping the shore and gulls crying overhead, its easy to forget you're in Arizona. Access to this extremely popular water play destination is via a 3.5-mile section of the Parsons Trail #144 that follows Sycamore Creek, a tributary of the Verde River. Looking for something to do while guys golf Elephant. The comments about the trail being washed out concerned us, but its been cleared and we had an amazing hike. These are the kind of special places that should bring out the very best in each of us. This is a hidden Arizona gem. Head east for a mile and a half and turn right onto AZ State Route 260, then drive 6.5 miles to Forest Road 618. We are Thomas and Victoria, and we are starting our adventure as full-time RV newbies. Let us know where else we need to check out!Hi! 1620 Arizona 60, Camp Verde, 928-567-2120, gabrielastacoshop.com. Mar 2019. Spring is coming and it was a lovely morning. Where: From Cottonwood, drive northwest on Main Street, following signs to Tuzigoot National Monument. Several well-used social paths branch off and lead to the stream at prime pools and smooth rock mini-beaches for those looking for a private oasis. If you do go there are a few nice swimming holes, but nothing looks like the paradise seen in some of the pics. Salome Creek. All roads are paved and parking is available beyond the pay station.INFO: Red Rock Ranger District, Coconino National Forest, 928-203-2900, http://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/coconino/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5299994&width=fullPOST-SWIM: Explore Tlaquepaque arts and crafts village and refuel with beer-battered fish and chips and a Horseshoe Hefeweizen at Oak Creek Brewery and Grill. Learn more. The 40-acre Rotary Beach has picnic tables, play areas for kids, barbecues, volleyball courts, bocce ball courts, a skate park and a designated swim area. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. Driftwood blocking trail at certain points. This popular Castro Valley swimming spot is only a short drive north from Interstate 580 on Cull Canyon Road in Castro Valley. Turn left onto FR 618 and drive 2.2 miles to FR215. Pools form along the way, creating rippled mirrors reflecting the lush canopy of treetops and high cliffs that surround the water. Found a really cool mine shaft that we cautiously checked out. Sycamore Canyon is big it's Arizona's second largest canyon and mostly dry. It was a fantastic way to spend a warm afternoon away from the crowds of Sedona. The trail is really pretty and well marked! Swimming holes are spread along the entire length and getting to them begins on a high-desert mesa with a 200-foot decent into a lush riparian forest buttressed by sandstone escarpments and bizarre vertical walls of columnar basalt like those at Devils Postpile in California. trail is hard to navigate downed trees everywhere only seen 2 other people very peaceful. . Spent two nights, weather was perfect, with three of my kids and our dog. If so, how far is the trail? It's 5 miles from the lake turnoff to the view point. Parsons SpringSycamore Canyon Wilderness begins with a crack on the Ponderosa pine-cluttered edge of the Colorado Plateau near Williams and ends with a splash at one of Arizonas most classic swimming holes north of Clarkdale. Sufficient parking at the trail head lot. While theres plenty of open water for boaters, portions of the west end of the lake are buoyed off as a no-wake zone. We camp in Kaibab National forest and several times a year we go to Sycamore Point to see the Canyon. Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Photos (774) Directions Print/PDF map Length 7.3 miElevation gain 810 ftRoute type Out & back Explore this 7.3-mile out-and-back trail near Clarkdale, Arizona. The older I get, the more I crave water. The very thing that concerned us (debris is the canyon) made the hike worth doing. Continue 4.5 miles to Forest Road 95T and take a left onto that turn off. We were there on a warm June day and decided to hike out to the falls, which are dry at this time of year. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Its along Bridgewater Channel, a spit of sand with a view of the famous bridge. Awesome piles of debris it's hard to imagine how much water it took to pile up all that amount of material. Travelling with a handicap person so no hiking. Drive about 11 miles to the trailhead. Totally not worth the drive. There are picnic tables near the water and restrooms in the parking lot. No entrance fees to this area. Went early in AM and beat the heat. It is about an 8 mile hike (1600 feet down) and you must have reservations to camp or stay at the lodge. At mile 1.0, Sycamore Canyon comes into view with Boulder Mountain to the right. Explore Sycamore Canyon Wilderness/ swimming hole - view hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you. It is a moderate 7.4 mile round trip hike that leads through creek crossings to deeper swimming holes, sandy beaches, and scenic backdrops of giant cliffs. Several well-used social paths branch off and lead to the stream at prime pools and smooth rock mini-beaches. It also covers parts of the trail. Of course, there are legendary spots like Slide Rock and Fossil Creek. creek crossing was too deep for the dog, otherwise 5 stars. It is currently undergoing preservation efforts following a major wildfire. We hiked the Sycamore Rim Trail which was wonderful. If you decide to venture on, just upstream from a bridge spanning the creek, deep water carves an exquisite 70-foot long channel between narrow sandstone walls. Youll find a nice pool with rock ledges about a mile in. Take extra care and follow all signage on the trails. Fun for map-reading and routing. The area is in Sycamore Canyon at a point where the canyon is actually a Y-shaped confluence of drainages. Also, can you swim by the falls water area? Or follow him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RogerNaylorinAZ or Twitter @AZRogerNaylor. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. So quiet and relaxing. Head northwest to Cottonwood. Good little steep trek at the top coming back up. There are fallen trees blocking the trail from start to finish. A short morning drive (approximately two hours) north of Scottsdale leads to the Verde Valley and a remarkable collection of tumbling streams. Sign at main road reads trail closure but we tread forth to find no such closures. Swim, jump from the boulders and have a relaxing picnic before beginning the 4-mile return hike to the Parsons Trailhead. Early on, a swimming hole with a sandy beach siphons off a portion of the crowds. Easy. 582 reviews. The bushes with the red bark are Manzanita and there are also Sugar sumac bushes, Beargrass, and Sotol. Sycamore Canyon Sedona, Arizona Share Description Directions Reviews Map 17.5 miles W of Sedona, Arizona Swim A very pleasant 3.5 mile round trip hike down into a canyon and along a perennial stream to several swimming holes. In Arizona, air conditioning keeps us sane but water and shade set us free. Nice trail. From there its easy going through a virtual tunnel of leafy shade sheltering the stream. Bell Smith Springs - Pope County near Eddyville Wikimedia Commons/Unknown Definitely a fun time! After four miles it reaches Parsons Spring, a wide marshy area that signals the end of the trail and reminds us to believe in improbable things. Directions. With usage comes the responsibility of stewardship. Yesterday the wife and I decided on a hike in the remote Sycamore Canyon Wilderness (just to the west of Sedona, AZ), with the destination being this idyllic swimming hole found along Sycamore Creek. Theres a $14 daily fee ($10 after 1 p.m.) per vehicle at Beaver Creek Picnic Area.DOGS: Controlled/leashed allowedGETTING THERE: From Phoenix go north on Interstate 17 to the Sedona exit 298. Yes Some of the roads are pretty rutted so high clearance vehicles would work better for getting out to Sycamore Canyon. The forest road is rutted, rocky and unpaved; a high-clearance vehicle is recommended, and the road should be avoided when it rains.INFO: Mogollon Rim Ranger District, Coconino National Forest, 928-477-2255, http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=54998&actid=50POST-SWIM: Stock up on raw Arizona honey, locally made salsas and specialty jams and fruit butters at The Honey Stand (3961 N. AZ Hwy 87, Pine, 928-978-5571, thehoneystand.com). Details:928-453-3444,www.golakehavasu.com. Follow Tangerine Road 13.5 miles to the stoplight at Oracle Road (Highway 77), go right (south) and follow the signs to the park entrance near milepost 81. 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