Tours and Tickets to Experience Boynton Canyon Trail

There are plenty of ways to experience Boynton Canyon Trail. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• PRIVATE Sedona Jeep Tour 2-hour Lil' Rattler Off-Road

• Extreme Sedona Off-Road Canyon Jeep Tour

• PRIVATE Sedona Jeep Tour 2-hour Red Rock West Off-Road

• PRIVATE Customizable Sedona Vortex Jeep Tour

• PRIVATE Sedona Jeep Tour Mild 4X4 - Red Rock Panoramic

You must purchase a Red Rock Pass to hike Boynton Canyon Trail, which grants visitors access to 19 sites within Sedona. Passes currently cost US$5 for one day, US$15 for seven days, or US$20 for an annual pass.

Visitors to Boynton Canyon Trail have a few options. The standard 6.3-mile (10-kilometer) trail takes anywhere from 2.5–4 hours, depending on your speed and how many stops you take along the way. Count on at least another hour for detours to see the Subway Cave or energy vortex.

The shoulder seasons of spring and fall are the best times for hiking in Sedona; however, expect the largest crowds. Winter is another option, and you might catch the canyons dusted with snow. If you plan a trip in summer, get an early start and bring plenty of fluids.

Yes, it is possible to visit Boynton Canyon Trail on your own, although you’ll need your own transportation to get to the trailhead (there’s a parking lot). That said, it’s never a good idea to hike alone—hike with a buddy or opt for a day tour that includes a guide.

Plan for the early morning or late afternoon, especially if you’re hiking during warmer months of the year. Photographers should aim for the post-sunrise or predusk golden hour, when the canyons are aglow with warm light. If you hike around the middle of the day, you’ll want to be even more careful about sun protection.