Boynton Canyon Trail, Hiking Sedona AZ

Boynton Canyon Trail is a 2.5 mile moderate hike with a 400 foot gain in elevation. It ends in a moderate climb to an overlook in a large box canyon. The first third of the trail skirts the Enchantment Resort. This is a private resort and access is prohibited.

The trail starts from the Boynton Canyon parking lot just outside the Enchantment Resort. Three trails can be reached from this lot.

Boynton Canyon Trail (blue)
Vista Trail (Purple) climbs to Boynton Canyon Spire - A Vortex Area.
Deadman's Pass Trail links to Long Canyon Trail and has excellent views of Mescal Mountain.

To reach the parking lot, take Dry Creek Road off of 89A in Sedona. Dry Creek Road ends at a " T " intersection. Follow the signs to Boynton Canyon.

For more information go the the US Forest Service Website : http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/recreation/
red_rock/boynton-tr.shtml

Approaching Boynton Canyon.

View of Deadman's Pass to the right of the red rocks.

Boynton Canyon Trail Parking Lot
is just outside Enchantment Resort. The prominent rock formation on the left is the southern part of Mescal Mountain.

West wall of the canyon, near entrance.

Enchantment Resort looking southwest.

Enchantment Resort - continued construction which is encroaching on the environment.

Hikers pass by the Enchantment Resort in the outer third of Boynton. A sign warns hikers not to trespass and that the development has armed guards. A camera takes the hiker's picture.

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