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The Top 20 Gorges in California

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

to choose from in California. 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 California.

Last updated: October 18, 2025

Hole in the Wall

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The Hole-in-the-wall nature trail is just a 0.5 mile loop that takes you around the fascinating volcanic landscape at the base of Barber Peak. If you like, there is some …

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Turnbull Canyon

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Ride through Turnbull Canyon and be rewarded with stunning views of Los Angeles County and surround yourself with a mix of natural beauty and historical intrigue. The road climbs with …

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Panorama Cliff

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The Panorama Cliff drops steeply into Yosemite Valley. The Panorama Trail leads through the forest here, which means there are always new views.

A short unmarked detour leads up from the cliff to Panorama Point.

More info: yosemitehikes.com/glacier-point-road/panorama-trail/panorama-trail.htm

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Taft Point

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Taft Point is a viewpoint in Yosemite National Park, west of Glacier Point. It offers wide views of Yosemite Valley, Yosemite Falls, and El Capitan. The main attraction of Taft …

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Marshall Canyon Trail

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The Marshall Canyon Trail is in La Verne, CA, starts at Oak Mesa Park and features 1,310 feet of climbing, reaching a max elevation of 2,424 feet. Known for its …

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Corral Canyon Park

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Covering 1,000 acres of beach and hills Corral Canyon Park has something for everyone. You'll also find Malibu Seafood adjacent to the park should you work up a hunger.

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Sunset Cliffs Boulevard

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Sunset Cliffs Boulevard in San Diego is a fantastic spot for road cycling, offering a scenic, mostly flat route with breathtaking coastal views. Starting near the Ocean Beach Pier, you …

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Palm Canyon

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What a fantastic place among the desert and at the foot of majestic San Jacinto? Dozens of tall palm trees form a beautiful contrast to the otherwise quite barren landscape. …

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Juniper Canyon Trail

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This trail serves as access to the High Peaks from the west side of the park, and it offers an impressive approach toward them. The trail goes first through a …

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Darwin Falls

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Finding a waterfall in the hostile surrounding of Death Valley National Park is nothing you would expect when starting the short trail to Darwin Falls. It is like a little …

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