Most People Don’t Know Arizona Has A Second Grand Canyon And It’s Positively Gorgeous
Arizona is the land of canyons and the largest, most popular one is the appropriately named Grand Canyon. But did you know that our state has a “second Grand Canyon?” It’s true—and it’s a place definitely worth visiting.
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By comparison, the Grand Canyon is 277 miles long!
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I want to go to there.
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A couple of popular trails include Parson's Trail #144 and Kelsey Trail #3.
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You might even come across some archaeological sites, such as cliff dwellings and old homesteads.
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Sycamore Canyon is visited far less often than its more popular neighbor, Oak Creek Canyon. If you want to know about this wilderness area, its trails, and how to access it, check out the National Forest website for more information.
Want to check out more of Arizona’s canyons? Get a head start on your bucket list by reading our article that features 15 underrated canyons in Arizona.
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