Sycamore Canyon Wilderness

No paved roads, no campgrounds, no crowds. Just 55,937 acres of natural majestic beauty, fresh air and solitude. Sycamore Canyon is a scenic cousin of its neighbor Oak Creek Canyon. It stretches from its forested rim near Williams Arizona to the desert canyon mouth in the Verde Valley. The beauty of Sycamore Canyon is startling with its colorful cliffs and contrast of crimson against lush vegetation. The canyon is home to a wide array of wildlife including black bear, mountain lions and the bandit-masked ringtail cat.

You’ll particularly enjoy the views of secluded water pools and tall forests along the Sycamore Rim Trail on the canyon’s upper reaches. Here and in the canyon depths you’ll discover wilderness solitude, hiking, horseback riding and amazing views of mountain pinnacles, redrock formations and arches.

Motorized vehicles and mechanized vehicles including mountain bikes are prohibited in the canyon. The area can become hot and dry in the summer months. And be advised that defacing Indian ruins and removing artifacts is a federal offense. Please carryout any trash to preserve the beauty of this natural masterpiece. Contact the Red Rock Ranger District in Sedona at (928) 282-4119 for more information.