Boynton Canyon Trail
Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness, Arizona

Boynton Canyon Trail

4.8
Moderate↕️ Out & back

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 gain4,5005,399 ft
5,399 ft4,519 ft
0.0 mi1.6 mi3.3 mi4.9 mi6.6 mi
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Trail Location

34.90390, -111.84900
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Boynton Canyon Trail

Boynton Canyon Trail

6.6 mi · +931 ft

Activities

🥾Hiking

Trail Features

🐕Dogs on Leash
🌲Forest
👶Kid Friendly
🏔️Scenic Views

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Trail 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

Location

Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness, Arizona

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