Deadmans Pass Trail

Deadmans Pass Trail offers a delightful and accessible outdoor experience for hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers. This connector trail links the Long Canyon Trail and the Boynton Canyon Trail, presenting varied terrains that cater to different adventure preferences. For mountain bikers, the trail transitions from a dirt road at the start, to a wide dirt path along Long Canyon Trail, and finally to a single-track route that includes some rocky segments on Deadmans Pass Trail.

Rating: Easy
Trailhead Elevation: 5,120 feet (with a 300-foot elevation gain)
Uses: Hiking, equestrian, and mountain biking
Hiking Time: Approximately 30 minutes one-way
Important Notes: Venturing northward on either Long Canyon Trail or Boynton Canyon Trail leads into the Red Rocks/Secret Mountain Wilderness area. Mountain bikes, wheeled devices, and mechanized transportation are not permitted in this wilderness.
Open Season: Year-round
Usage: Medium
Closest Town: Sedona, AZ
Passes Required: Redrock Pass or America the Beautiful Pass for parking at the Boyton Canyon Trailhead.
Operated By: Red Rock District - 928-203-2900

Directions:
From Flagstaff: Drive 27 miles south on US 89A through Sedona to Dry Creek Road. Turn north (right) and continue for about 1.5 miles to Long Canyon Road (FR 152D). Turn north (right) again and drive about 0.5 miles to the Long Canyon trailhead on the left. Take the Long Canyon Trail for approximately 0.75 miles to the junction with Deadmans Pass Trail.
Alternative Route: At the Long Canyon Road/Boynton Pass Road (FR 152C) junction, turn southwest (left) and continue to the Boynton Canyon trailhead. Park here and hike 0.25 miles to the junction of the Boynton and Deadmans Pass trails.
Location: Just north and slightly west of Sedona
GPS: 34°54'27.7"N 111°50'56.4"W

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