Fay Canyon
Fay is a shady canyon with a stone arch and a diverse collection of plant life, from the usual cactus and yuccas at the start, to a near jungle of wild grapes and alligator juniper in the middle, to a dense oak forest at the end.
This is one of the best places in Sedona to see wildflowers in the Spring.
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From the 89A / 179 "Y" ... take 89A west 3.2 miles;
turn right on Dry Creek Road for 2.9 miles;
turn left on 152C for 1.5 miles;
turn left on Boynton Pass road for 0.5 miles;
parking lot is on your left. |
| Length: |
3 miles (out and back) Elevation change: 500 ft |
| Notes: |
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The Hike
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Fay's arch blends into the canyon walls and is very easy to miss; start looking for it as soon as you pass the distinctive chimney rock.
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Behind the arch, and some artemesia growing nearby.
The arch is reachable via a well-established unofficial trail - look for piles of stones marking the way on the main trail.
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Most people give up when they get to these fallen boulders, but the trail continues behind them to the right, and into an oak forest.
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Geranium in the oak forest.
Canyon walls at the end of the trail.
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