The Top 5 Gorges in Yavapai County
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 5
to choose from in Yavapai County. 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 Yavapai County.
to choose from in Yavapai County. 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 Yavapai County.
Last updated: November 8, 2025
Dry river
Highlight • River
Very pretty place, and many birds come to drink in the puddles of water that can remain.
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Jacks Canyon Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Jacks Canyon Trail brings hikers through a rocky desert gorge filled with Arizona cypress, catclaw acacia, and banana yucca. Along the trail, watch for desert animals like cottontails, jackrabbits, …
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Oaks & Willows Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Oaks and Willows Trail is one of several wilderness trails in the Juniper Mesa Wilderness. The trail is lined with small granite and sandstone canyons and you wind your …
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Loy Canyon Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This trail is a fantastic path that runs along a dry creek bed and dates back to 1880, named after Samuel Loy, who ran cattle along this route to pastures …
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Grotto Narrow Passage
Highlight • Cave
Be prepared to twist and bend to fit through this narrow hole barely a person's side way width, but lots of fun. :)
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