Summary: A hike in a canyon with nice red rock views
Challenge Level: Moderate
Hiking Distance: About 3 miles one way
Trailhead Directions: From the "Y" (the intersection of Highway 179 and Highway 89A), drive towards Cottonwood 3 miles. 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.
Description: Located out Dry Creek Road, near the Enchantment Resort, Boynton Canyon is considered by many to be one of the major vortex spots. This hike is very popular with visitors to Sedona. We like it for the good red rock views. Once you hike past the Enchantment Resort, the trail and views are excellent. You'll see some nice Fall colors during the third week of October. One way, the hike is 3.1 miles, or 6.2 miles round trip. You won't feel alone on this hike as many hikers are on the trail.
Photos:
Here are photos from our October 2009 hike
Guest Photos:
David Butler provided the following photos
Lou Camp took these photos on our October 2009 hike
Tom Solon took these photos on our October 2009 hike
For those of you who have a GPS unit, I have GPS data available for the hike which include "tracks," the route and waypoints.
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Great Sedona Hikes
Last Updated August 30, 2010
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