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Boynton Canyon Trail #47

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 4.4 (28)
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  3. …Flagstaff and Northern AZ
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“A hike to a beautiful box canyon. ”

John Maurizi
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2.9

Miles

4.6

KM

Point to Point

5,028' 1,533 m

High

4,514' 1,376 m

Low

555' 169 m

Up

40' 12 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

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This is my favorite trail in all of Sedona. The trailhead is at the end of Boynton Canyon Road near the entrance of Enchanted Spa and Resort. The trail goes along the property of Enchanted Spa for about one mile. This is the rockiest part of the trail.

Soon after leaving the view of the spa, the trail becomes flat and sandy. This section is a pleasure for hiking and very easy. The path is surrounded by red rock cliffs and is very beautiful, especially as the sun sets. However, I prefer to hike this trail early in the morning. No one is on the trail, and the peacefulness is amazing.

As you continue down the trail, the path winds into a beautiful forest. Eventually after a little more than three miles, you reach the end which is a box canyon. Return the way you came for more views of the red rock through the forest.

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Land Manager: USFS - Coconino National Forest Office

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Boynton Spire pokes through the snow on a frosty morning.
Apr 27, 2017 near West Se…, AZ
Overlooking Boynton Canyon at the very end of the train.
May 28, 2019 near West Se…, AZ
Boynton Spire can be seen departing in the distance from the Boynton Canyon Trail.
Apr 27, 2017 near West Se…, AZ
The Boynton Canyon Trail traverses pine forests on a smooth tread.
Apr 27, 2017 near West Se…, AZ
The Boynton Canyon Trail offers awesome views of Sedona's geologic wonders.
Apr 27, 2017 near West Se…, AZ
Boynton Canyon Trail offers great looks at the local area geology.
Apr 27, 2017 near West Se…, AZ

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Oct 13, 2023
Kevin Armour
Added Subway cave and Vortex 8mi — 4h 15m
Jul 15, 2023
Maximilian Diehn
Apr 27, 2023
Bethany Soloski
Apr 20, 2023
Stephen Bales
Stopped for a nice re-fuel at the end of the canyon. 3.2mi — 3h 15m
Nov 17, 2022
Bobby Meyers
9.2mi — 5h 00m
Nov 4, 2022
J L
Sep 25, 2022
Nate B
May 13, 2022
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