mchood park

While on a four week contract in Winslow I was checking out the local points of interest. This is definitely a locals hang out: screaming teens, graffiti, trash, and broken bottles adorn the beautiful landscape. It is one of the places that when I visit I don't feel comfortable. I definitely would not go close to this place in the late evening or at night. If you are looking for a picnic spot, on the east edge of town along route 66 is a nice quite city picnic area.

The local "swimming hole". The town of Winslow's little secret. Great swimming and picnic area. Lot's of newcomer's don't know about the "creek". People are surprised to find water 5 miles southeast of town.

Not a place for families. We were passing through on a trip to national parks and it was getting dark, so we stopped. We saw some very sketchy activity. It's way off the beaten path and mostly deserted. The place is pretty run down, which might be okay, but the people who were there were either living there or up to no good.

The locals gave directions that led nowhere, and the signs directing one to the park led to dead-ends. This park may be magnificent, but clearly the locals don't want tourists to find it. We gave up trying and headed home.

I've been to Winslow twice and, both times, I stayed in the McHood Park campgrounds. It's free! Plus the ranger (who isn't always there) is extremely helpful and friendly. He was willing to bring me worms from his own refrigerator to fish with AND can let you in on hot fishing spots. On the weekends, the park is busy and lots of people come in and out at night. But, everyone minds their business and enjoys the sites and the creek, which you can canoe/kayak all the way up the canyon.

South of town on 89 and then east is Lake McHood. It';s more of a wide slow spot in a river than a lake, nestled beautifully among some canyons. Very photogenic and fairly uncrowded when we were there, which was a hot Staurday afternoon.

I have been there twice and it is a cool park on Clear Creek.One time the water was way up and it was just like a lake out there. Someone was water skiing and many people were in boats fishing.I am pretty sure it is a city of Winslow Park.You can walk along the creek past the parking lot to get some good views.

McHood Park sits next to Clear Creek and offers canoeing, fishing, swimming, picnicking, and free camping. There are picnic tables, grills, and even a bathroom with a flush toilet. No electricity or water hookups are provided, so be prepared. If you bring your own canoe, you can take the creek all the way to Clear Creek Canyon, a deep rock canyon that is a magnificent, secluded sight.

hinter dem Eingang zum Park auf der AZ87 geht rechts ein unbefestigter Weg über Hügel zum Cear Creak. Dort ausßerhalb des Parks baden die jungen Leute aus Winslow. Es sieht aus wie der Grand Canyon in Miniaturausgabe, einfach unglaublich schön und wild. Ein kleines Paradies. 4-Rad-Antrieb ist empfelenswert.