Have not had this much fun since going to Disney World! Though it was crowded, it was populated by kind and friendly folx from all over the world. We cannot overstate how glorious the natural landscape was surrounding this natural water slide, and it's position on a quaint apple farm also added interest on the walk to the river and back. Important note: the parking lot can and DOES get full - we were able to wait for vehicles to depart, but we can imagine that on busier days, you may have a long wait! Another ESSENTIAL note: wear water safe/grippy shoes! The algae covered rock, which allows for the excellent slide experience, can make traversing the rocky terrain, treacherous. There is a long staircase down to the river after a .25 flat easy walk. Elderly and/or disabled persons may need support to reach the bottom, though we saw many of both who did gain entry to the water below. Just take it slow!

Now, for the main event... SO MUCH FUN! Nothing makes you feel more like a kid than a water slide! And this long corridor offers many different locations depending on what your preferences are: deep pools for swimming/soaking, a high jump off point, about three different rock slide sections, and shallower, calm pools for those wanting a more temperate experience. Be prepared, the water is cold! But it's perfect on a hot Arizona day. On our visit, the temperature was about 90ish degrees, and after acclimating to the water, we spent a couple of hours before we were done. We were too hungry to stay any longer, but there were food, drink, and snack options on the walk to the slides. There was also a place to buy water floaties and towels if you so desire.

Another aspect to consider is that the location attracts large crowds. We were informed this was the "off season" and you wouldn't have known it judging by how many people were there! Though crowded, people were courteous and shared the space well, including taking turns sliding, jumping, etc. Strangers happily offered to take photos for us and we felt comfortable as an openly gay couple.

We highly HIGHLY recommend this unique and precious experience if you're in the area (or even if you're not! ...make the drive) it's unlike anything we've experienced before.