Overview

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Slide Rock State Park, originally the Pendley Homestead, is a 43-acre historic apple farm located in Oak Creek Canyon. As one of the few homesteads left intact in the canyon today, Slide Rock State Park is a fine example of early agricultural development in Central Arizona. The site was also instrumental to the development of the tourism industry in Oak Creek Canyon. The completion of the canyon road in 1914 and the paving of the roadway in 1938 were strong influences in encouraging recreational use of the canyon. Hence, Pendley followed suit and in 1933, built rustic cabins to cater to vacationers and sightseers. Todays visitors can still enjoy the fruits of Pendley's labor. Historic cabins are available for viewing, and the creek offers the park's namesake slide for adventures seekers and those looking for a place to cool off.

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Fees: Park Admission

Recommended Ages:

	0-3
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	12-19
	20-49
	50-69
	70+

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Links: https://azstateparks.com/slide-rock/

Getting There

Navigate to 34.943543, -111.752927.

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Closest City or Region: Slide Rock State Park, Arizona

Coordinates: 34.943543, -111.752927

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April 6, 2022 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye, Ondylyn Wagner, Killian Wagner, Calliope Wagner, Matt Laurendeau, Amanda Laurendeau, Alex Laurendeau, Caleb Laurendeau, Rose Laurendeau, ,

Story

We were hoping to hike Call of the Canyon (West Fork) as a group, but the Dyes, Wagners, and Laurendeaus got a late start and the parking lot was full. So we went down to Slide Rock State Park instead. We walked the Pendley Homestead trail and explored the swim area. The kids waded around and built rock dams in the water. The adults mostly lounged on the bank and hung out. After a couple hours, we had a picnic lunch at one of the picnic tables then we hiked West Fork. The Parkers visited Slide Rock after their West Fork hike. 

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