Summary: One of the nicest examples of cliff dwellings of the Sinagua and later Indians in the Sedona area
Challenge Level: Easy
Hiking Distance: About 0.6 miles one way, 1.2 miles round trip to the Ruins; about 0.3 miles one way, 0.6 miles to the Rock Art
Trailhead Directions: From the "Y" (the intersection of State Route 89A and State Route 179), drive west on SR 89A about 3 miles and turn right on Dry Creek Road. Drive about 3 miles to the stop sign at the end of Dry Creek Road and turn left on Boynton Canyon Road. Drive about 1 1/2 miles to the next stop sign and turn left on to Boynton Pass Road. The first 2 miles is paved, turning in to a gravel road after. Drive 4 miles to a stop sign and turn right on to FR 525. After about 0.1 miles take the right fork of FR 525 and continue for another 1 3/4 miles to the parking area at GPS coordinates: 34° 54.949' N; 111° 54.115' W.
Description: Be sure to call (928) 2823854 for a reservation (there is no cost beyond the cost of a Red Rock Pass). They will ask your last name, how many in your party and which time slot do you want (9:30 am, 11:30 am, or 1:30 pm). After you park, walk to the Visitor Center and check in. Then continue down the path and either go right to the Ruins, or left to the Rock Art.
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Great Sedona Hikes
Last Updated April 23, 2010
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