Boynton Canyon trail in Sedona is a popular box canyon that doesn’t disappoint! It’s one of the most scenic box canyons that make Arizona Red Rock Country so famous. It’s an easy trail that’s also shaded (big plus in the desert!) with very impressive cliff faces and a seasonal waterfall at it’s end. Trail Overview […]
USA Arizona Hiking Boynton Canyon Trail, Sedona USAArizonaDay Hikes Hiking Boynton Canyon Trail, Sedona By Sarah - 1732 2 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Boynton Canyon trail in Sedona is a popular box canyon that doesn’t disappoint! It’s one of the most scenic box canyons that make Arizona Red Rock Country so famous. It’s an easy trail that’s also shaded (big plus in the desert!) with very impressive cliff faces and a seasonal waterfall at it’s end. <img decoding="async" src="https://ourinfiniteearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/boynton-canyon-hero.jpg" alt="boynton-canyon-hero" width="1229" height="604" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4062" srcset="https://ourinfiniteearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/boynton-canyon-hero.jpg 1229w, https://ourinfiniteearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/boynton-canyon-hero-300x147.jpg 300w, https://ourinfiniteearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/boynton-canyon-hero-768x377.jpg 768w, https://ourinfiniteearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/boynton-canyon-hero-1024x503.jpg 1024w, https://ourinfiniteearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/boynton-canyon-hero-324x160.jpg 324w, https://ourinfiniteearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/boynton-canyon-hero-533x261.jpg 533w, https://ourinfiniteearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/boynton-canyon-hero-696x342.jpg 696w, https://ourinfiniteearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/boynton-canyon-hero-1068x525.jpg 1068w, https://ourinfiniteearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/boynton-canyon-hero-855x420.jpg 855w" sizes="(max-width: 1229px) 100vw, 1229px" /> Trail Overview Distance: 6 mi round trip Type: Out & Back Time: 2.5-4 hours Elevation at trailhead: 4,542 feet Elevation Change: 860 ft Difficulty: Easy-Moderate Crowd Factor: Moderate – High (during beginning) Best Time: May-June, Sept-Oct Permits/Fees: No Water: No Highlights Beautiful hike with impressive red rocks and cliff faces Good amount of shade Lowlights Not very picturesque first mile The trailhead The Boynton Canyon trailhead starts just off of Boynton Canyon Road. The paved parking lot is a medium sized lot which holds 25 cars. But like all the other popular hikes in Sedona, the parking lot fills up fast – by 7:30am, it was already full! This trail is also how you get to the insta-famous Subway Cave, which adds to it’s popularity and the crowds! Overflow parking is allowed on the side of Boynton Canyon Road – but this also will fill up fast – by 8am, the closest parking was already .25mi away. To park in the lot (if you’re lucky to get a spot), you need to have a Red Rock Canyon Parking Pass. You can purchase the pass in the lot from a vending machine at the entrance (which is also next to the pit toilettes). The parking pass is $5/day or $15/week (which is a good option if you’re doing other hikes in the area as most require a parking pass). The trail starts directly across from the toilettes and parking pass vending machine. Trail map <img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://ourinfiniteearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/subway-cave-sedona-map.jpg" alt="subway-cave-sedona-map" width="864" height="472" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4072" srcset="https://ourinfiniteearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/subway-cave-sedona-map.jpg 864w, https://ourinfiniteearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/subway-cave-sedona-map-300x164.jpg 300w, https://ourinfiniteearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/subway-cave-sedona-map-768x420.jpg 768w, https://ourinfiniteearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/subway-cave-sedona-map-696x380.jpg 696w, https://ourinfiniteearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/subway-cave-sedona-map-769x420.jpg 769w" sizes="(max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px" /> What to expect along the trail The trail is flat, easy, and easy to follow – there are a few twists and turns early on, but there are lots of signs to point you in the right direction to stay on the trail. <img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://ourinfiniteearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/boynton-canyon-sign.jpg" alt="boynton-canyon-sign" width="629" height="253" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4081" srcset="https://ourinfiniteearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/boynton-canyon-sign.jpg 629w, https://ourinfiniteearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/boynton-canyon-sign-300x121.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 629px) 100vw, 629px" /> Getting to the Boynton Canyon Vortex After .3 miles you’ll reach a junction with Boynton Vista Trail, which is a side trail that goes to the Vortex and also provides some views of the Enchantment Resort. <img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://ourinfiniteearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/boynton-canyon-vortex.jpg" alt="boynton-canyon-vortex" width="1200" height="564" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4083" srcset="https://ourinfiniteearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/boynton-canyon-vortex.jpg 1200w, https://ourinfiniteearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/boynton-canyon-vortex-300x141.jpg 300w, https://ourinfiniteearth.com/wp-content/upl...