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The Top 20 Gorges in Arizona

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20

to choose from in Arizona. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Arizona.

Last updated: October 21, 2025

Bright Angel Trailhead

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One of the two corridor trails in Grand Canyon with stunning views into the canyon itself. You just have to go some miles... but not too far, since you have …

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Upper Antelope Canyon

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There's a Lower Canyon (it's underground, and you have to squeeze down through rather narrow 'slots' on chicken ladders - I'm not saying this is for those with claustrophobia) and …

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Tsé bighánílíní (Navajo Upper Antelope Canyon)

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A few miles east of the Navajo Indian Reservation lies the most photographed canyon in northern Arizona.
Over the course of a few thousand years, a narrow gap has formed …

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Mather Point Amphitheatre

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Mather Point Amphitheatre is a perfect place to contemplate the stunning views while seated in elevated seats made from native limestone. The amphitheatre hosts Ranger-led interpretive programs and is easily accessible from the Visitor Center.

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Hermits Rest

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Hermit's Rest is the endpoint of a stunning and epic ride in the Grand Canyon. Built in 1914, the structure is named after Louis Boucher, a Canadian-born prospector who staked …

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Bright Angel Point

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The North Rim of the majestic Grand Canyon is considerably higher in elevation (8,000 feet) than the South Rim (7,000 feet). Since the vegetation is much more dense, you might …

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Hermit Trailhead, Grand Canyon National Park

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From here you can start a hike into the Grand Canyon on the Hermit Trail which intersects with the Boucher Trail or finally leads to the Tonto Trail and the …

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The Wave

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Famous stunning sandstone formation in the middle of Coyote Buttes. Access to The Wave is strictly limited to 20 visitors per day for the protection of the area. You have …

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The Tipoff

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The South Kaibab Trail features four key stops: Ooh Aah Point, Cedar Ridge, Skeleton Point, and the Tipoff. After the Tipoff, the trail descends to the Black Bridge, which crosses …

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Fat Man's Pass

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A fascinating geological find where two large boulders create a tight squeeze. Its name originates from the size of the narrow passage, and as you may have guessed it, making …

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The Top 20 Gorges in Arizona

Bright Angel Trailhead

Upper Antelope Canyon

Tsé bighánílíní (Navajo Upper Antelope Canyon)

Mather Point Amphitheatre

Hermits Rest

Bright Angel Point

Hermit Trailhead, Grand Canyon National Park

The Wave

The Tipoff

Fat Man's Pass

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