Summary: A short hike along an old jeep trail with views of Boynton Cliffs and Mescal Mountain.
Challenge Level: Easy
Hiking Distance: About 1 1/2 miles each way, 3 miles round trip
Trailhead Directions: The trailhead parking is shared with Boynton Canyon trailhead. From the "Y" (the intersection of State Route 89A and State Route 179), drive towards Cottonwood 3 miles on SR 89A. Turn right on to Dry Creek Road. Stay on Dry Creek to the stop sign (about 3 miles) and turn left on to Boynton Canyon Road. Stay on Boynton Canyon to the next stop sign. Turn right on to Boynton Pass Road and the trailhead parking is about 0.1 mile on the right at GPS coordinates 34° 54.452' North; 111° 50.909' West.
Description: The hike is through groups of Manzanita plants with good views to the left and right. The trail is about 1 1/2 miles long and ends when it intersects the Long Canyon Trail. Because it is a short hike, after we hiked back to the beginning, we decided to hike the Boynton Vista Trail up to the Vortex site. The views are great here.
Photos:
Guest Photos: The following photos were taken by Darryl Thompson
For those of you who have a GPS unit, I have the GPS data available for the hike.
Great Sedona Hikes
Last UpdatedDecember 5, 2009
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