While New England gets most of the credit when it comes to a spectacular display of colorful foliage in the fall, there are a few places in Arizona that also offer beautiful fall hues. If you’re intent on exploring this great state of ours, you may want to try one scenic spot that’s little-known and you may have it all to yourself when you go. Aravaipa Canyon is where you can discover fall colors in Arizona.

Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness encompasses more than 19,000 acres in southeastern Arizona. Remote and rugged, it's practically an unknown area to many living in the state.
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Between towering cliffs, a gorge, forests, and vast desert landscapes, this wilderness area is an enchanting place to explore.
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And what better time to visit than during the fall when the leaves start to change colors? Late-November through early December might just be the best time of the season to catch the kaleidoscope of colorful hues here.
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Among the trees found within Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness are cottonwood, sycamore, willow, walnut, and alder. With a mix of forest trees, the colorful display during the fall is nothing short of spectacular.
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Take a hike and discover a dreamy landscape filled with fall color. This is such a special place to explore no matter what time of year but even more so during the fall months.
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As you walk through Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness in the fall, keep your eyes peeled, too, for bighorn sheep that call this place home.
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Have you been to Aravaipa Canyon to see fall colors in Arizona in past years? Do you have another favorite spot for leaf peeping in the state? Let us know! To learn more about Aravaipa Canyon, a little-known destination in Arizona, check out Recreation.gov. You will need to secure a permit before you go. Once you do, check out AllTrails+ for some hikes within that wilderness area.

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