This trail features easy riding on fast open trails next to wilderness canyons and is a "connector trail" between the Long Canyon Trail and the Boynton Canyon Trail. This trail has a little bit of everything in the way of riding terrain - dirt road at the start, wide dirt trail along Long Canyon Trail, and finally single track riding (some over rocks) on the Deadmans Pass trail.
Should you venture northward on either Long Canyon Trail or Boynton Canyon Trail you would be in the Red Rocks/Secret Mountain Wilderness. No mountain bikes, wheeled devices, or mechanized transportation are allowed in Wilderness.
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Camping
According to the 2018 FS map camping is not allowed on any portion of this trail.
When hiking several trails on a single "hike", log it with a generic name that describes the hike. Then link the trails traveled, check out the example.
WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.
Permit $$
None
Red Rock - Secret Mountain Wilderness see map for camping restrictions
Directions
Road
Paved - Car Okay
To Boynton Trailhead From the Sedona 'Y' go Southwest on 89A for 3 miles to Dry Creek Road. Turn Right on to Dry Creek Road and follow 2.8 miles to Boynton PASS Road. Turn Left on to Boynton PASS Road and follow 1.5 miles to Boynton CANYON Road. Turn Right on to Boynton CANYON Road and follow a quarter mile to the trailhead parking area on the right. If you go to far you will end up at the entrance to the Enchantment Resort.
From PHX (I-10 & AZ-51) 129 mi - about 2 hours 18 mins From TUC (Jct 1-10 & Grant) 234 mi - about 3 hours 46 mins From FLG (Jct I-17 & I-40) 36.2 mi - about 1 hour 1 min