Oak Creek Canyon
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Oak Creek Canyon is a 1000-2000 foot deep gorge in northern Arizona located between the cities of Flagstaff and Sedona. The canyon is often described as a smaller cousin of the Grand Canyon because of its scenic beauty. Arizona State Highway 89A enters the canyon on its north end via a series of hairpin turns before traversing the bottom of the canyon for about 13 miles (20.8 kilometers) until the highway enters the town of Sedona.
The canyon is located within the Coconino National Forest. The United States Forest Service operates several campgrounds, picnic areas, and recreation areas within the canyon. Slide Rock State Park, one of Arizona's most visited tourist attractions, is also located within Oak Creek Canyon. Other recreational activities in the canyon include swimming and fishing in Oak Creek and hiking the many trails that lead into side canyons or up to the rim of the canyon.
In June 2006, the southern portion of the canyon, near Slide Rock State Park, was affected by a 4,300 acre wildfire known as the "Brins Fire."
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