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| | Hiking | 5.00 Miles | 3 Hrs | | 1.67 mph |
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| no partners | | So while we enjoy the overnight backpacking, we decided that we would go for a day hike...After much research I thought Boynton Canyon would be a good quick and easy hike for us and really close to the resort we were staying at.
After doing most of my day hikes in the Supes, White Tanks, and Estrellas, the super busy parking lot had me a little peculiar. Well, I guess I was looking for an easy trail and I WAS in Sedona right?  Well, after starting out, the first part of the trail is by what you have read before, right by a resort. Unfortunately they were doing lots of construction and where was quiet a bit of noise polution from that. As we neared the back of the resort, we heard the beat of a drum and the calling of an Indian ritual. This was kind of cool to hear. I simulated my own dancing, imagining what they were doing down in the lush grass, and quickly realized their dancing definitely is an art.
About two thirds through the trail, this trail got really beautiful and lush. The pines and wide trail was wide enough for a casual stroll side by side. With many hikers on this trail, it made it easy to pass hikers or cross paths. We saw the ruins high up on the cliffs and would of really enjoyed going up to see them, but we weren't feeling the mood to bushwack or climb. This was our foo-foo Sedona trip right?
As we neared the end of the trail, you could see the canyon closing in on you. The end of the trail does have a decent ascent, but I feel it's worth it as you get a good view of the canyon you just hiked.
With a surgery-ridden knee, I was anxious to get passed the descent of the last section on the way back down. On the way back we ran into many of the people seeking energy or whatever they think they feel from the Vortex. I'm not into that stuff and made it known to every person asking me about the 'energy' I felt. Anyway, at least people are out hiking, we don't have to have similar personal interests right? The hike back was actually much more relaxing because we took our time and since we started late, we didn't have as much traffic coming in, as we were on our way out.
This trail was pretty cool. Lots of pretty areas and different looks. Amazing cliffs on each side with indian ruins within reach if you so choose. A definite must, but I would highly recommend a weekday if you are more of a solitude hiker. |
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