Sedona-Day Three

Day Three-Wednesday, 10/15/08 This was our big hiking day. We got up early and packed up our backpacks with lots of water, lunch and snacks and headed over to the West Fork of Oak Creek. Greg & I had been on this hike in 2006 when we were in Sedona for our anniversary and we really loved it and wanted to bring the kids. We weren't sure if all the kids would be able to make it the whole way because this hike was 6 miles round trip but we decided to try it. All of the kids made it to the end and back, even Jennifer. This hike takes you along the banks of Oak Creek. There are numerous places where you have to cross the creek, mostly hopping on rocks but sometimes having to walk in the water. Most of the hike is shady and cool and there are swimming holes along the way as well. We reached the end of the hike and you have to walk through the water as the canyon narrows if you want to continue. We about froze our feet off going through the water. We were so proud of the kids for making it the entire way. That night we stopped for pizza on our way back to the hotel. Later that evening we soaked our tired bodies in the jacuzzi and had hot chocolate.