The Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Area covers 55,937 acres and is the second largest canyon in Arizona. It is a deep a 26-mile canyon sculpted out of sandstone. The canyon stretches from the pine tree rim up by Williams at an elevation of 6,500 feet down to the desert canyon by the Verde Valley at an elevation of 3,600 feet.
Sycamore Creek runs at the bottom of the canyon.
The winding creek is surrounded by tree filled side canyons and wildlife. The canyon runs parallel with Oak Creek Canyon, which is just to the east of it. Three national forests make up the wilderness area, the Coconino, Kaibab and the Prescott. This canyon is one of the most breathtaking spots in the area. Visitors have a variety of things to choose from when making their visit.