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The Top 10 Caves in Yavapai County

Looking to visit a cave in Yavapai County on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Yavapai County’s 10 best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.

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Subway Cave and Ruins, Boynton Canyon

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    Entrance to the cave is pretty straight forward; you will arrive at the back of the cave once you walk up the small rock walkway. If you wish to view …

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    Soldier Pass Cave is a favorite sight among the many in Sedona due to its secludedness and uniqueness. The only way to access this cave is via a small side-trail …

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    While this theory is not confirmed, it is generally believed that indigenous Hopi women would come to this cave to give birth. This cave is known for its large, diamond-shaped opening and dangerously slick walls and floor.

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    The Palatki Heritage Site plays host to ancient cliff dwellings and wall art in Coconino National Forest. You are required to be accompanied by a guide while hiking the path …

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    The Prospector trail best hiked only when invited, is an unmarked social trail accessible from the Groom Creek Loop 307 hiking trail. Here are some photos of the Transcendent Mine found near it. See also westernmininghistory.com/mine-detail/10210584

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    Appreciate the enduring structures and marvel at the supernatural-feeling petroglyphs left by this land's original inhabitants from a respectful distance, ensuring their presence for generations of hikers to come.

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    Montezuma Well is a collapsed limestone sinkhole. The springs at the bottom feed a large pond at a rate of about 1.5 million gallons of water a day, which supports …

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Last updated:
September 6, 2025

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