Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Loy Canyon Day Hike

when	Trip Report : October 26, 2019
	Trip Report : April 12, 2014
	Trip Report : February 11, 2012
	Trip Report : October 1, 2005
where	Sedona
the hike	Walk a pleasant trail that swings by the Hancock Ranch and then heads north through a scenic canyon. The Loy Canyon Trail goes all the way up to the Mogollon Rim, 5 miles, but because this is a round trip hike, you may turn around and return to the trailhead at any time.     After the hike, those interested in history can visit the Honanki Indian Ruins, which are just 0.7 miles on down the road. A Red Rock Pass, $5, is required for the ruins but not for the trailhead.
distance	up to 10.2 miles round trip, depending on where you turn around
time	4-6 hours
EC	+-1,856 feet (rises 1,000 feet during the last mile)
elevations	4,710' (trailhead) to 6460' (saddle)
type	round trip
starting at	Loy Canyon Trailhead 34° 55.934' N,  111° 55.504' W  [NAD27]
on trail	100% — Loy Canyon Trail #5
rating	"B"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
dogs?	no
cost	Sharing gas expenses with the driver. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather	Sedona
meet	7:00 AM in the Fry’s parking lot on the SW corner of I-17 & Bell Road. Park behind Denny’s, near the entrance to the Deer Valley Park & Ride.
drive	1.  Go north on I-17 toward Flagstaff. 2. Take exit 287 for AZ 260 toward Cottonwood/Payson/Arizona 89A. 3. Turn left (northwest) onto AZ 260. 4. At Cottonwood turn right (northeast) toward Sedona on Arizona 89A. 5. Turn left (north) on Forest Road 525. 34° 48.837' N, 111° 54.280' W [NAD27] The junction is on a flat stretch before the highway starts gently uphill. 6. Continue north on Forest Road 525. The trailhead is 9.3 miles from 89A. 34° 55.934' N, 111° 55.504' W [NAD27] At the entrance to the Hancock Ranch there is a cattle guard and a Honanki Ruins sign. Just before the entrance is a parking lot on the left. The trail is on the right. No water or other improvements at the trailhead. NOTE: The road is rocky and rough in places. High clearance/4WD is best.

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