Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Fay Canyon-Birthing Cave Day Hike
| when |
Trip Report :
May 17, 2021
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| where |
Sedona |
| the hike |
Fay Canyon is a popular hike for all levels. The trail is mostly flat with some minor
ups and downs. It is also shaded most of the way.
Before we hike to the canyon we will climb up to the arch. The trail is to the arch is short,
with loose rocks, and steep.
After the Fay Canyon hike, we will drive to Long Canyon Trailhead to hike Birthing Cave.
The beautiful trail is up to the cave only 2 miles round trip, but fantastic view at the
end.
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| distance |
6.5 miles |
| time |
4-5 hours |
| EC |
+-300' elevation change |
| type |
round trip |
| starting at |
Fay Canyon Trailhead |
| starting at |
Long Canyon Trailhead |
| on trail |
100% — Fay Canyon and Long Canyon Trails |
| rating |
"C"
Rate yourself as a hiker. |
| dogs allowed |
no |
| cost |
$5 per vehicle for a Red Rock Pass; however, if anyone in
the vehicle has a Senior Pass, that will work as well.
Sharing gas expenses with the driver.
The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. |
| weather |
Sedona |
| meet |
8:00 AM at Fay Canyon Trailhead. |
| drive |
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Take I-17 north and exit 287 toward AZ 260 westbound.
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Continue on AZ 260 west and turn right on AZ 89 N/E Hwy 89A for 15 miles. |
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Turn left on Dry Creek Road 152C. |
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Drive three miles to the Boynton Canyon intersection. |
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Turn left and go about a half mile to the Fay Canyon parking area on the left. |
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Cross the street to the trailhead. |
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