Boynton Canyon Trail in Coconino National Forest, AZ

Hike Boynton Canyon Trail Coconino National Forest, AZ

Class 1 6.4 miles 800 gain 2-4 hrs Out + Back Feb 7, 2021
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The Boynton Vista Trail is a straightforward hike with nice views of the Sedona cliff faces. The parking area fills up quickly, but we started early enough that it wasn't an issue. The very popular and mostly flat hike initially parallels a resort before continuing into the progressively narrowing Boynton Canyon. The trail slowly begins to get more steep and eventually leads to an arbitrary spot toward the head of the canyon. There's a nice ledge to hang out on to enjoy the surrounding cliffs. If this is someone's first time in Sedona, it's a great introdution to the beautiful cliffs of the area, but for those of us who have spent a fair amount of time here, it's really just a hike to see a big sandstone wall.

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Boynton Canyon Trail.
Boynton Canyon Trail.
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The trail parallels a resort (seen on the left).
The trail parallels a resort (seen on the left).
The Boynton Canyon Trail heads through the trees as it works its way to the head of Boynton Canyon.
The Boynton Canyon Trail heads through the trees as it works its way to the head of Boynton Canyon.
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Nice views of the surrounding cliffs.
Nice views of the surrounding cliffs.
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The trail becomes a bit more steep before reaching the end of the trail.
The trail becomes a bit more steep before reaching the end of the trail.
End of the Boynton Canyon Trail, view to the rim.
End of the Boynton Canyon Trail, view to the rim.
End of the Boynton Canyon Trail, view down into Boynton Canyon.
End of the Boynton Canyon Trail, view down into Boynton Canyon.
Doing the Boynton Canyon Trail was initially supposed to be only used as an approach trail for us to a peak that we failed on, so as a consolation Matt and I headed to the end of the trail to feel like we accomplished something. This photo is of our wanderings in attempt to find that peak.
Doing the Boynton Canyon Trail was initially supposed to be only used as an approach trail for us to a peak that we failed on, so as a consolation Matt and I headed to the end of the trail to feel like we accomplished something. This photo is of our wanderings in attempt to find that peak.
Some ruins that I won't disclose the location of, found somewhere in one of the side canyons on our attempt to the failed peak.
Some ruins that I won't disclose the location of, found somewhere in one of the side canyons on our attempt to the failed peak.

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