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Boynton Canyon Trail


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 85 attractions in Sedona
Traveler Description: This popular hiking trail heads about three miles into a deep box canyon and includes ancient Sinaguan Indian ruins along the way.
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Attraction type: Hiking trail, Canyon
Activities: Hiking, Viewing wildlife
Address: PO Box 478 Sedona, AZ 86339
Tel: 928-282-4119

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5 of 5 stars
iskating   26 contributions
Honolulu, Hawaii
Nov 27, 2009

We hiked the Boynton Canyon trail in search of the Kachina Woman. We could see that rock formation from the trailhead but found ourselves heading into the canyon instead. So we headed back and found the Vista Trail. A short hike up got us to the base of the Woman. This rock is among the strongest in its spiritual power.... more

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4 of 5 stars
wanttorun   8 contributions
Utah
Nov 7, 2009

Boynton Canyon was a great hike. We started early (around 9:00)...highly recommended as it is a very popular trail. We had the trail to ourselves going up, but on the way back we started running into a lot of people. more

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3 of 5 stars
rmcmurray   8 contributions
Mullica Hill, New Jersey
Aug 25, 2009

This hike is not the best in Sedona. We expected the resort along side the first third of the hike but we weren't expecting it to take 3.5 hours. From what we read on line and in a Sedona hiking book it was supposed to take 2 - 2.5 hours. We wouldn't have minded the extra time but the hike... more

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5 of 5 stars
longmeadowmama   13 contributions
Cincinnati, Ohio
Jun 19, 2009

We didn't have enough time for the long Boynton trail so we opted for the Vista Trail. WOW! It was one of our favorites. It's very short and pretty steep going up, but once your up there it's an amazing view and you can climb up onto the rocks. It was the only time I saw an "end of trail"... more

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5 of 5 stars
haleyringo   7 contributions
Durham, NC
May 28, 2009

The beginning of the hike isn't that exciting, as you're walking past a big resort complex, but its definitely worth it to make it to the end!! You go through several different terrains - from desert, through a forest (it was raining when we were there, so we felt like we were in a rain forest), to the top of... more

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4 of 5 stars
Southofboston02370   1 contribution
Rockland, MA
Oct 8, 2008

Like many others, we decided to go on an "easy" scenic hike, as we are weekday desk dwellers who are not in Olympic shape. As others have said, the trail is best after the Enchantment Resort. The last 15 minutes of the hike was definitely not easy, and the trail is definitely longer than 2.5 miles. I felt really sorry... more

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4 of 5 stars
wkmoon   49 contributions
North Carolina
Oct 31, 2006
7
people found this review helpful

We set out around 10 am on a Friday morning in October. I really like the terrain/scenery change along the way. The areas along red rocks portion really heated up but when we entered the forest, it cooled down drastically, so I would suggest dressing in layers. There is a healthy scramble at the very end to get up above... more

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4 of 5 stars
RaoulRubin   2 contributions
Fuquay-Varina, NC
Oct 12, 2006
5
people found this review helpful

The first mile or so skirts a resort development and is not very interesting. Once past the resort, the canyon bottom is lush and very pleasant. The trail had some traffic, even at 9am in early October. We had to catch a plane so we turned around before we got to the climb. The side trip up to the ruin... more

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4 of 5 stars
ttiottn1   62 contributions
Wisconsin
Apr 1, 2006
8
people found this review helpful

At the end of Feb my sis and I hiked this trial one morning. It was a bit cool for a morning hike but would be perfect for an afternoon hike. Unfortunately we missed the ruins but did make it to the end to climb up on the rock ledge and have a wonderful view of the canyon. The terrain... more

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5 of 5 stars
ronnyber   186 contributions
Detroit, Michigan
Feb 21, 2004
74
people found this review helpful

Even if you are not a hiker this easy mostly level trail will thrill you with some of the most breathtaking scenery in the red rock area. I won't bother to explain the hike because it is available in great detail on many websites. If you are adventurous and don't mind putting in a little effort, you can scramble up... more

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Boynton Canyon Trail Address

PO Box 478, Sedona, AZ 86339
Tel: 928-282-4119