Fay Canyon Arch
Monument · Boynton Canyon, Sedona

Fay Canyon Arch

Photo: John Menard from Phoenix, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Fay Canyon Arch sits in the Coconino National Forest. The formation spans a side canyon off the main Boynton Canyon trail. Hikers spot it after roughly one mile on the right.

On day 4 of Grand Canyon & Sedona

Good to know

Tickets
No fee required
Time needed
Two hours
Best time
Morning
Getting there
Drive to Boynton Canyon trailhead from Sedona

Itineraries with Fay Canyon Arch

Day 4 of Grand Canyon & Sedona

The Grand Canyon

How Fay Canyon Arch fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Mather PointGrand Canyon South Rim
  2. 10:30Yavapai Geology MuseumGrand Canyon South Rim
  3. 13:00Rim TrailGrand Canyon South Rim
  4. 17:30Hopi PointGrand Canyon South Rim
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Fay Canyon Arch questions

How long is the hike to Fay Canyon Arch?

The out-and-back trail measures about two miles. Allow two hours total.

Do I need a permit for Fay Canyon Arch?

No permit is needed. The site lies in national forest land.

When is Fay Canyon Arch most crowded?

Weekends from late morning onward see the most visitors.

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