blue lotus adventures

Fay Canyon is one of the shorter box canyons located in the Sedona area. Total length is about 2.5 miles if you do not include a short hike to Fay Canyon Arch or an attempt to find Fay Canyon Indian ruins. A very easy hike along the canyon floor with a dry wash on the right.

Fay Canyon Arch is just off to the right on the Fay Canyon Trail. It is about a 1/4 mile up the canyon. There is no sign post showing the direction of the arch. As the Fay Canyon trail follows a dry wash on the right, you will see a set of cairns that mark the trail. Cross the wash and follow the well established trail. Soon you will be able to identify the arch. You can walk all the way up to the arch. A nice little side trip form the main trail.

At the end of the trail is a sign stating the end of the maintained trail. Beyond this point you cross over the dry wash and there is a nice area in front of a sandstone fin of sorts that can be explored a bit on either side.  If you go early you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the canyon and relax a bit at the end of the trail before returning.