Lost Canyon Trail

Located about five miles northwest of the city of Sedona, this trail features a hike that is challenging in some points, but certainly manageable for the most part. The challenge is in the steeper portions and the cross trails that can make things a bit confusing. If you make it up the path, you will reach a sandstone cliff where there is an ancient ruin. You can begin your hike at Brins Mesa where the trailhead is located. There is a bulletin board in the area updating hikers on conditions and about 60 yards from that the hike begins. There is a secondary trail on the right that will take you to the cliffs. The trail begins with a slow climb but gets steeper as you travel. There are open areas with scenic views of the red rocks in the area. When you reach the Lost Canyon, there is a wide open area to the west and the south. There are also areas of steep drop off, so carefully move through the area. The ruins area features a few broken walls and a few more that are still standing. This is a great place to take a break and enjoy a picnic before heading back on the hiking trail. The trail is about a mile from the trailhead starting point to the canyon, but it can take a few hours round trip if you want to spend some time enjoying the views.