Distance
6.6 mi
10.6 km
Elevation
+931 ft
284 m
Est. Time
~3h 32m
Route
Out & back
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Trail Guide
Best Season
Mar – May and Sep – Nov (summer can exceed 100°F)
Parking
Boynton Canyon Trailhead on Boynton Pass Rd — free lot, fills fast on weekends
Fees & Passes
No fee
Hiker Tips
- •One of Sedona's four 'Vortex' sites — many visitors come specifically for this
- •The side trail to the Boynton Vista vortex is worth the 5-min detour
- •Enchantment Resort lies at the canyon's end and offers water fill-up for hikers
- •Watch for the sentinel rock formations near the trailhead at dawn for dramatic photos
Elevation Profile
↑ 931 ft gain4,500 – 5,399 ft
5,399 ft4,519 ft
0.0 mi1.6 mi3.3 mi4.9 mi6.6 mi
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34.90390, -111.84900Loading trail route…
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Boynton Canyon Trail
6.6 mi · +931 ft
Activities
🥾Hiking
Trail Features
🐕Dogs on Leash
🌲Forest
👶Kid Friendly
🏔️Scenic Views
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at trailhead · updates every 2hTrail Conditions
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Excessive Heat Warning — hike early morning only
77°F
Moderate rain
Poor
23 mph wind
Tod101°77°
1.2"
Tom100°73°
0.4"
Wed100°71°
1.5"
Thu99°71°
1.1"
Fri100°71°
0.9"
Sat98°72°
0.6"
Sun96°66°
3"
💡 Start before 7am to avoid peak heat. Bring 1L of water per hour.
Trail Summary
Distance6.6 miles (10.6 km)
Elevation+931 ft gain
Route TypeOut & back
DifficultyModerate
Est. Time~3h 32m
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