Fay Canyon Trail

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This is a climb, not a stroll. Bear Mountain Trail runs 2.35 miles in the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest, and its grades reach 20 to 30 percent, far steeper than most routes nearby. The surface is native material, dirt and rock, with sections where you are stepping up ledges rather than walking. It is signed as trail 54 and rated trail class 2. Allow much more time than the distance suggests, carry plenty of water, and turn back if heat or weather builds. Sturdy shoes matter here. Check conditions before you drive to the trailhead.

Enchantment Resort sits at 525 Boynton Canyon Road, out past the edge of Sedona, Arizona. Rooms are casitas and suites, including one bedroom, two bedroom and pool suites, with a rental home as well. Che Ah Chi, Tii Gavo and The Market handle the eating, and there is in room dining. Mii amo, a destination spa, is part of the resort, and there is golf at Seven Canyons. The Trail House runs guided hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking and Grand Canyon tours. Dogs are welcome and wifi is included. Call (888) 250-1699 to book, and ask what is running in the season you are coming.

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Boynton Canyon Trail runs 2.92 miles into the canyon it is named for, inside the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest. Grades stay between 5 and 8 percent, so most of the walking is moderate, with the effort spread across the distance. The tread is native material, meaning dirt and rock as the ground lies. It is signed as trail 47 and rated trail class 2, a clear route that is still uneven underfoot. Parking at popular trailheads fills early in the day. Carry water, start early in warm months and check for closures first.

A B Young Trail covers 2.09 miles near Sedona, in the Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest. It is trail number 100. The typical grade is 10 to 12 percent, which is steep enough that the mileage understates the effort, and the surface is native material. It is a class 2 trail. The allowed uses are not posted, so ask before you ride. This is a well known climb and it can be busy, so an early start helps with both parking and heat. Trailhead parking details are not posted, and parking rules around Sedona change, so check before you drive out.

Adobe Jack Trail is a 2.1 mile path in the Coconino National Forest near Sedona, Arizona. The Red Rock Ranger District takes care of it. The tread is native material, so you walk on packed dirt and rock rather than pavement. Grades run about 8 to 10 percent, which means steady short climbs rather than flat walking. It is listed as trail number 660 and rated trail class 2, a simple developed path with no pavement and no railings. Wear shoes with grip, carry more water than you think you need, and check the district for closures before you drive out to the trailhead.

Aerie Trail runs 2.75 miles over native dirt and rock in the Coconino National Forest outside Sedona. Grades sit between 5 and 8 percent, so the climbing is gentle and steady rather than steep. It is listed as trail number 168 and rated trail class 2, which means a developed path with a clear tread but no pavement and no railings. The Red Rock Ranger District manages it. Shade is thin on most trails in this country, so carry more water than you think you need, start early in warm months, and check for closures before you drive to the trailhead.