Yavapai County, Arizona
1,228 hiking & walking trails · 94parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 31 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Yavapai County, Arizona
Yavapai County is home to 1,228 mapped hiking trails and 94 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 31 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Yavapai County
Up to 294 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Yavapai County
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7 more cities in this county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Yavapai County, Arizona?
Yes — we have 1,228 mapped hiking and walking trails in Yavapai County, Arizona, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Yavapai County, Arizona?
Bandit Trail near Sedona is rated hard — the toughest classification among Yavapai County, Arizona's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Yavapai County, Arizona for families?
#102 near Clarkdale is one of the best family picks in Yavapai County, Arizona — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Yavapai County, Arizona?
Each of the 1,228 trails in Yavapai County, Arizona has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Yavapai County, Arizona?
Yavapai County, Arizona has 94 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (8 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Yavapai County, Arizona?
Yes — 6 of Yavapai County, Arizona's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is GROOM CREEK HORSE CAMP with 37 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Yavapai County, Arizona?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Arizona for more options beyond Yavapai County, Arizona.
Hiking guides for Arizona
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Yavapai County.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Arizona, Ranked
Arizona's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Holly MandarichArizona's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Arizona trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Arizona
Ten gentle, well-marked Arizona trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Arizona
Arizona's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Arizona
Federal parks and recreation areas in Arizona ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in Arizona: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Arizona's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.