The best time to visit Slide Rock is…practically anytime. It’s nigh-famous as being “the ultimate getaway destination” for fun and sun regardless of the weather. The swimming hole here is notably beautiful, complete with striking contrasting colors of the blue water and scarlet rock formations here. There are actually multiple pools available here and they vary in depth appropriate for almost any age level.
You can also go sliding at Oak Creek. It has a slippery chute worn into the sandstone. It’s roughly 80 feet in length.
You will also find cliffs of different heights from which you can jump into the water. It’s surrounded by the lovely landscape of Slide Rock State Park. It certainly is an Instagram-worthy experience.
If you like a little hiking with your swimming, then go to Seven Falls in the Sabino Canyon outside of Tucson. Both locals and veteran visitors consider this one of Arizona’s best recreational areas. The scenic hike here will take you through beautiful Bear Canyon and verdant areas within the Colorado National Forest and through a number of little streams before you reach Seven Falls.
The clear water here at Seven Falls is cool and especially refreshing during the summer months and deep enough for swimming as well. If you feel like doing more hiking, there are a number of other hiking trails that offer travelers picturesque scenery complete with lush green plants, mighty, majestic forests, and other breathtaking scenery. Some say that Seven Falls has it all.