Hike #13 - Loy Canyon Trail - Sedona, AZ
The Samuel Loy family created the Loy Canyon Trail in the 1880's to move livestock to and from summer pastures on the rim. This 10 mile trek was NOT easy! The first 2 miles we walked through sand almost like on a beach. The second 2 miles, we walked through a cloud of gnats. The last mile had a 1,000' gain with bushwacking through cacti and sticker bushes. The views were incredible of vermillion cliffs and sandstone surrounded by manzanita trees, catclaw, cholla and prickly pear. Once we reached the top we ventured a short way to the Secret Wilderness.
There are two Sinagua cliff dwellings near this canyon. The Sinagua are thought to have lived here around AD 1100 to 1300 and are thought to be ancestors to the Hopi Indians. The cliff dwelling structures are easy to walk to and quite impressive. We visited the Hananki Ruins.
The Samuel Loy family created the Loy Canyon Trail in the 1880's to move livestock to and from summer pastures on the rim. This 10 mile trek was NOT easy! The first 2 miles we walked through sand almost like on a beach. The second 2 miles, we walked through a cloud of gnats. The last mile had a 1,000' gain with bushwacking through cacti and sticker bushes. The views were incredible of vermillion cliffs and sandstone surrounded by manzanita trees, catclaw, cholla and prickly pear. Once we reached the top we ventured a short way to the Secret Wilderness.
There are two Sinagua cliff dwellings near this canyon. The Sinagua are thought to have lived here around AD 1100 to 1300 and are thought to be ancestors to the Hopi Indians. The cliff dwelling structures are easy to walk to and quite impressive. We visited the Hananki Ruins.
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