Grasshopper Point - Dive, Hike, and Swim near Sedona, Arizona
N State Rte 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA,Sedona,Arizona
34.88785, -111.73243
2.0 miles NE of Sedona, Arizona
Address: N State Rte 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
GPS: 34°53'16.3"N 111°43'56.7"W
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State: Arizona
Trails/Routes: 3.4 mi

Dive, Hike, and Swim

Grasshopper Point is a beautiful swimming hole located in Sedona, Arizona. Grasshopper Point is the perfect place to cool off in the summer after a nice hike, or a hot summer day. This swimming hole is nestled perfectly in Oak Creek Canyon. The swimming hole is managed by National Forest Service. Grasshopper Point offers alluring views of crimson red rock and teal colored water. For those who are jumpers, there are many cliffs that can offer amazing cliff jumping experiences. Grasshopper Point is the perfect place to cool off in the summer after a nice hike, or a hot summer day.

This swimming hole can be reached from Allen's bend, and it is connected to the Huckaby Trail. In an ideal day, you could hike these trails and be led straight to the swimming hole for a fun day of water activity. Grasshopper Point is open year round from 9am to 6pm Mondays through Thursdays, and from 8am to 6pm on Fridays through Sundays. Nearby the swimming hole there are amenities like picnic tables and restrooms. Drinking water is not available at this location. Be sure to bring a sufficient water supply.  During the summer this location becomes quite popular. If the swimming hole gets too full on a certain day, management will put up a sign that says "full" by the entry.  
 

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Sedona, Arizona

  1. Head east toward N State Rte 89A (118 ft)
  2. Exit the traffic circle onto AZ-89A N/N State Rte 89A (2.2 mi)
  3. Turn right (125 ft)
  4. Turn right
    Destination will be on the left
    (0.2 mi)
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From the Huckaby Trail

Head north on Huckaby Trail toward Midgely Bridge Trail

1.0 mi

Turn right onto Midgely Bridge Trail

0.3 mi

Turn right

*Destination will be on your left*

0.1 mi

 

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Trails

Distance ?

3.4 miles

Elevation Gain ?

-70 feet

Real Ascent ?

761 feet

Real Descent ?

831 feet

Avg Grade (0°)

0%

Grade (-25° to 26°)

-47% to 48%

Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.