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3.0 miles
Distance
872 ft
Climb
-178 ft
Descent
01:38:21
Avg time
693 ft
Altitude change
4,518 ft
Altitude min
5,212 ft
Altitude max
4,519 ft
Altitude start
5,213 ft
Altitude end
4.4%
Grade
-47.3%
Grade max
43.4%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1,850 ft
Distance down
4,314 ft
Distance flat
01:38:21
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Boynton Canyon Details
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Riding AreaUpper Dry Creek
Sedona, Arizona -
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
One of the most popular hike-only trails in Sedona. The trail skirts some amazing steep buttes and there is a little side hike to an overlook. As you hike along the trail, look up to the right, and you may be able to see the ancient cliff dwellings.
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Directions to boynton-canyon trailhead
(34.908740, -111.847330)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boynton Canyon
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Where is Boynton Canyon located?
Boynton Canyon is located in Upper Dry Creek, Sedona, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Upper Dry Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.90874, -111.84733.
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How hard is Boynton Canyon?
Boynton Canyon is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.4%.
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What is the elevation gain for Boynton Canyon?
Boynton Canyon has 872 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 178 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,518 ft to 5,212 ft.
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Is Boynton Canyon a point to point trail?
Boynton Canyon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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