2.9 miles
Distance
858 ft
Climb
-159 ft
Descent
01:38:21
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Boynton Canyon Details

  • Activities
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    Mountain Biking not recommended or allowed.
  • Riding Area
    Dry Creek
    Sedona, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

One of the most popular hike-only trails in Sedona. The trail skirts some amazing steep buttes and there is a little side hike to an overlook. As you hike along the trail, look up to the right, and you may be able to see the ancient cliff dwellings.

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More Stats for Boynton Canyon multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    699 ft
  • Altitude min
    4,510 ft
  • Altitude max
    5,209 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,510 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,209 ft
  • Grade
    4.531%
  • Grade max
    -43.131%
  • Grade min
    81.174%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    1,916 ft
  • Distance flat
    783 ft
  • Avg time
    01:38:21
  • Avg reverse time
    01:38:21
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      Boynton Canyon Trail Reports

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      Mar 26, 2024 @ 4:30am
      Mar 26, 2024
      Everything is pretty well maintained. Gets a bit harder before you get to the subway cave. Worth the hike
      Oct 20, 2023 @ 2:12pm
      Oct 20, 2023
      May 2, 2023 @ 2:58am
      May 2, 2023
      Dec 20, 2022 @ 9:59am
      Dec 20, 2022
      Apr 7, 2021 @ 10:24am
      Apr 7, 2021
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