Deadman’s Pass Trail

  DETAILS Directions: From Sedona, take Dry Creek rd which turns into Boynton Pass Rd.  At the end, turn right onto Boynton Canyon Road.  Trail head parking is on the right. Equipment: Sturdy hiking shoes camera sun protection map water Food/snacks Hike Info: Trail is easy to follow and not very difficult.  Typically done as […]

Boynton Vista Trail

  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 […]

Boynton Canyon Trail

  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 […]

Mescal Mountain Loop

  DETAILS Directions: From Route 89A in Sedona, turn right on Dry Creek Rd. Dry Creek Rd eventually becomes Boynton Pass Rd. At the first stop sign turn right onto Long Canyon Rd. Parking for the Mescal Trail on the right and the trail is on the opposite side of the street. Equipment: Sturdy hiking […]

Bell Rock Pathway

  DETAILS Directions: Parking areas are along Route 179. If coming from Sedona, park at the north trailhead on the left. If coming from Oak Creek, park at the south trailhead on the right. Equipment: Sun protection water camera light hiking shoes Hike Info: Popular, well maintained dirt path.  Be aware it is common to […]

Fay Canyon

  DETAILS Directions: Located on Boynton Pass rd, between Boynton Canyon rd and the Doe Mountain trail head. You can’t miss the large paved parking area. Equipment: water Sturdy hiking shoes camera Hike Info: Well maintained trail.  The hike up to Fay Canyon Arch is short but steep. Fay Canyon is one of the shorter […]

Bear Mountain

  DETAILS Directions: Take Dry Creek Rd to Boynton Pass Rd. Turn left here. Drive to Boynton Canyon Rd and turn left. Continue here for several miles passing the Fay Canyon parking area on the left. The next parking area on the left is Doe Mountain/Bear Mountain. Equipment: Sturdy hiking shoes camera sun protection extra […]

Sedona

Through the years I have hiked every trail in Sedona. Starting back to the early 90’s it was always a rejuvenating experience. Many things here have changed over the years, most of all the number of people who visit. Increased tourism and traffic have changed the area forever. But you can’t change the beauty of […]

The Cockscomb

  DETAILS Directions: From the route 179/89A junction, take 89A west for 3.1 miles.  Turn right on Dry Creek Rd. and go 5.9 miles (road turns into Boynton Pass Rd.).  There is two left turns but the road remains Boynton Pass rd.  Turn left onto Aerie Rd then left onto Altair Rd. Equipment: Sturdy Hiking […]

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