Boynton Canyon Trail No. 47
Boynton Canyon Trail No. 47 is an official trail in the Sedona Red Rock area, managed by Coconino National Forest (USDA Forest Service). Its published distance is 6 miles out and back. The managing agency rates it Moderately challenging. The trailhead is Boynton Canyon Trailhead, just outside the entrance to the Enchantment Resort. Fees or passes, as published: Red Rock Pass or America the Beautiful Pass required to park at the trailhead. Every fact here was read from an official source on the date shown and has not been independently field-checked; conditions and fees change, so check the agency page before you go. This record was compiled on August 30, 2026.
The published facts, and when we read them
- Trail
- Boynton Canyon Trail No. 47Checked via: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/recreation/trails/boynton-canyon-trail-no-47
- as of August 30, 2026
- Trailhead
- Boynton Canyon Trailhead, just outside the entrance to the Enchantment ResortAs published: drive 27 miles south from Flagstaff to Sedona on state Route 89A, continue through Sedona to Dry Creek Road at the southwest end of town, turn north (right) on Dry Creek Road and follow the signs to Boynton Canyon. The parking lot and trailhead are just outside the entrance to the Enchantment Resort. Location: 32 miles south of Flagstaff (2 miles west of Sedona) on paved roads.Checked via: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/recreation/trails/boynton-canyon-trail-no-47
- as of August 30, 2026
- Coordinates
- 34.90781, -111.84906Checked via: GPS printed on the trail page as 34°54'28.1"N 111°50'56.6"W, converted to decimal degrees only: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/recreation/trails/boynton-canyon-trail-no-47
- as of August 30, 2026
- Route, as published
- 6 miles out and backChecked via: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/recreation/trails/boynton-canyon-trail-no-47
- as of August 30, 2026
- Distance, as published
- 6 miles out and backChecked via: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/recreation/trails/boynton-canyon-trail-no-47
- as of August 30, 2026
- Elevation, as published
- Trailhead Elevation: 4,525 ft. Elevation Gain: 931 ft.Checked via: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/recreation/trails/boynton-canyon-trail-no-47
- as of August 30, 2026
- Difficulty, as published
- Moderately challengingChecked via: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/recreation/trails/boynton-canyon-trail-no-47
- as of August 30, 2026
- Dogs
- Not published by the sourceChecked via: No dogs or pets line is printed on https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/recreation/trails/boynton-canyon-trail-no-47; nothing was borrowed from elsewhere.
- as of August 30, 2026
- Fees / pass
- Red Rock Pass or America the Beautiful Pass required to park at the trailheadChecked via: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/recreation/trails/boynton-canyon-trail-no-47
- as of August 30, 2026
- Managed by
- Coconino National Forest (USDA Forest Service)Checked via: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/recreation/trails/boynton-canyon-trail-no-47
- as of August 30, 2026
- Facts compiled on
- August 30, 2026Checked via: Compiled verbatim from the official Coconino National Forest trail page (its footer showed 'Last updated July 23, 2025'); not independently field-checked.
- as of August 30, 2026
Guided options whose own sites name this trail
These operators' compiled records mention Boynton Canyon in their own published tour lists or permit statements — that is the only reason they appear here. Cairn sells no placement.
- Unverified
Red Rock Magic Trolley
Trolley tour. $22.95 to $39.95 USD per adult, listed as starting prices.
Phone (928) 821-6706. Facts checked August 29, 2026.
Past the resort, into the canyon
The page notes the trail starts out by skirting a luxury resort (the Enchantment Resort sits at the canyon mouth) before continuing into the canyon. Published time: 2.5 hours one way.
Report an error
Found something wrong or out of date? Tell us and we will check it. It is free, there is no account, and you do not have to be the business owner. Corrections go to Thomas Karl at thomas@sedonatechsolutions.com.
Email a correction about Boynton Canyon Trail No. 47 instead — opens a prefilled message.