Boynton Canyon Trail, Sedona, Arizona

At the Coconino National Forest in Sedona there is a most beautiful canyon trail. Boynton Canyon Trail is just one of the many trails that exist in the national forest. The landscape is full of red rock with Ponderosa Pine Forests and Alpine Tundra. Throughout the national forest it is possible to see the mountains, canyons, forest lakes, and lazy creeks.

The national forest is one of six located in Arizona. The forest began 100 years ago in 2008. President Theodore Roosevelt granted the land to remain a national forest with the Black Mesa and Tonto National Forest as part of the agreement. Also part of the six forests are the Grand Canyon National Forests running along the Colorado River.

Boynton Canyon Trail is labeled number 47 in the Coconino National Forest. It is considered one of the most beautiful and scenic box canyons of the region. It made the red rock country of Sedona quite famous. The trail is located by a few nearby towns. It can be reached on well paved roads. Numerous tourists visit Boynton Canyon Trail each year because of its location and ease of getting there. Boynton Canyon trail allows visitors to walk into the heart of the canyon looking over the cliff faces. Tourists can even climb the rocks in certain areas to get to the more magnificent views.

Some individuals believe the canyon is a "New Age Vortex'', a place for energy to be recouped. It is not important to believe in the mysticism thoughts to be enamored with the towering buttes, cliffs, and desert gardens of the area. The trail begins at a luxury resort. It leads trekkers down to the canyon floor where the walking is quite easy. Visitors can then hike along the path to see the variety of plants and wildlife of the area. Boynton Canyon Trail is known for the songbirds, bristlings, and whitetail deer. Arizona is filled with desert reptiles as well, which walkers need to look out for.

The trail is 2.5 miles in length with a rating of easy. The trail is open all year round due to the warm weather Arizona has all year. The trail will take about two to two and a half hours of walking. Tourists can go slower to take photographs and enjoy the scenery. The trail begins 32 miles south of Flagstaff and 2 miles west of Sedona. Access to the trail is just off Dry Creek road.

Boynton Canyon Trail is not the only option for visitors. It is not a loop, but a one way shot up and back. For longer walks or for a look you would need to choose other trails at the park. For example The Brins Mesa Trail can link up with the Vultee Arch Trail. It is best to get an early morning start on the trail to avoid the hotter afternoons, especially during the summer months. At night the temperatures of the desert can get quite cold.