Boynton Canyon Trail – blue lotus adventures

DETAILS

Directions:

From route 89A, turn right on Dry Creek Road. This turns into Boynton Pass Road. At the end of the road, turn right onto Boynton Canyon Road. The parking area is on the right

Equipment:

water
sturdy hiking shoes
camera
food/snack

Hike Info:

Well maintained and easy to follow trail. A Red Rocks Pass is required to park at the trailhead. There is a pay station here or you can pick one up at the rangers station on route 179.

This is my favorite trail in all of Sedona. The trail head is at the end of Boynton Canyon rd near the entrance of Enchanted Spa and Resort. The trail goes along the property of Enchanted Spa for a little about 1 mile. This is the rockiest part of the trail. Soon after leaving the view of the spa, the trail becomes flat and sandy. A pleasure for hiking and very easy. The path is surrounded by red rock cliffs and 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 3 miles you reach the which is a box canyon. Return the way you came for more views of the red rock through the forest.