Oak Creek Canyon
Oak Creek Canyon, an awe-inspiring gorge carved along the Oak Creek Fault, lies on the edge of the Mogollon Rim of the Colorado Plateau. Its creation is a story of geological transformation, with tectonic forces and the erosion of Oak Creek revealing layers of history in the rock formations. Stretching approximately 12 miles, this canyon's depths range from 800 to 2,000 feet, offering a dramatic landscape shaped over millions of years.
The origins of Oak Creek Canyon date back around 65 million years, when tectonic activity caused a shift along the Oak Creek Fault, lifting the eastern side by about 600 feet. Over time, erosion leveled the terrain until another tectoni...