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Fay Canyon Trail

Boynton Pass Road, Sedona, AZ
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Ranked #21 of 53 attractions in Sedona
Type: Trails
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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59 reviews 59 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

I thought this trail was pretty. It was a short hike and basically easy but there were some steep climbs towards the end of the trail. I would recommend this trail if you want to see a beautiful trail but you don't want to hike too long.

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Denver, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

This is a great trail for any level of hiking ability. The trail is very easy, mostly level and the views of the rock formations in the canyon are breathtaking! This trail is a must and is great for either a warm up for your hiking day or an easy trail to take at the end of a full hiking... More

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Grand Forks, North Dakota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Fairly easy trail with some shade. Would hike again on next trip! This is an in/out trail so you can hike as far as want and turn around.

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Fay Canyon hike is not a strenuous hike, fairly flat. When you are in the canyon there are a few small ruins, and you can climb up higher to some interesting sites at the end of the trail.

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

It was hot and dry - so take water. We packed in a small lunch to enjoy at the end. The trail of 1.1 miles has an elevation rise of only 190 feet. It ends at a big rock fall that blocks the entrance to the canyon. Adventurous people could climb over and go further. The trail ends next to... More

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Ballston Spa, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

We hiked up to the Arch, and stood on top of it for a bit. The hike to the Arch may look a bit scary, but you just have to watch where you are stepping. It is a bit aerobic but the views are well worth it. Make sure that you climb up a little bit further to the top... More

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Omaha, Nebraska
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

It was a nice two mile hike. It is totally flat unless you take the fork to the arch. We tried but the trail really did not look safe. Bummed we missed the arch since it is spectacular.

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Nova Scotia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

A simple, flat easy walk through some beautiful country and it ends at a spectacular site where one can climb higher and go further (we didn't). We're walkers, not hikers so we are not overly adventurous. My wife who loves vegetation found no end of interesting plants along the way. I wait patiently on the trail for her to continue... More

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Flagstaff, Arizona
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

We walked this trail twice. At the end of the trail are some big rocks to climb over--this is where we stopped. I have read that if you keep going over the rocks, there are some 'glyphs on a cliff. Also, there is an alternate path that goes to an arch. We tried this, but it became too steep for... More

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Salmon Arm
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Short hike but had some interesting side trips that led to great vistas and some challenging maneuvers. The side trips are not for the summer flip flop crowd. Go to the very end and climb as high as is practical and turn around and see the incredible vista. Well worth the hike in.

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