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20170224-FS-Coconino-DLS-001

            The Sally May site on Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River in Coconino National Forest, Arizona offers some of the best swimming along the entire creek. There are two parking areas on either side of the bridge, which crosses Sally May Wash, on FR 502 (the Childs Power Road). Each lot has a path leading to separate pools along the creek.
 
On the east (upstream) side of the bridge, the path leads to a large, deep pool at the base of a steep water feature. Rock shelves and cliff walls provide a lot of great spots for sunbathing and enjoying the canyon views. A smooth rock outcrop makes a great jumping-in spot. A small sandy beach at the far end of the pool offers shallow water entry and a good spot for smaller children to play.
 
On the west (downstream) side of the bridge, there's a large open area above the parking lot that makes a great spot for a family picnic. The path to the creek leads to another swimming hole at the base of beautiful water feature. There are rocky banks to relax on, and a shallow sandy entry point not far downstream near a gravel-bottomed section of creek that is a great place to wade and splash. A bit of the creek's history remains along the banks here, structures from the days the Childs-Irving hydroelectric power plants used the creek to generate power for nearby mining communities like Jerome, Arizona.
 
This photo was taken in early spring on February 24, 2017, just as trees were starting to bud. As the weather warms, the riparian area along Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River becomes lush with thick greenery. (Forest Service photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz) 
 
Learn more about visiting Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River managed by the Coconino National Forest.

Taken on: February 24, 2017

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Camera: RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. PENTAX K-1, f/5.6, 0.3 sec, 28mm, ISO 200 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. PENTAX K-1
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Aperture:	f/5.6
Exposure Time:	0.3
Focal Length:	28mm
ISO:	200
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
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Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 6.1 (Windows)
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