Lost Canyon

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This is an “off the beaten track” hike that is not in many guide books and not really recognized by the park service. It is known as “Lost Canyon.” The trail starts just at the start of the Brins Mesa trail. The coordinates for this trail start are N34 55.002 W111 48.475. I tell you this because it is difficult to find but once on the the canyon rim it is totally worth it and I think one of the best hikes in Sedona.

The trail can be done as an out and back trip but if you’re really adventurous, you can continue around the canyon rim which will take you out by Devils bridge. Hike that trail back out to the road. The one way hike is about 5.5 miles. The trail is well established but if you have fear of heights it could be troubling at some points. The trail runs along the rim of two canyons, the first not as long but has a small Indian ruin at the base. There is another ruin high above the trail but difficult to get to and not recommended. The trail fades at the far point of the second canyon.

You can continue on but there are only sporadic cairns. I’ve done this about 6 times so I know the way but I can tell you the first and second time I hiked it were a bit of an epic bushwhack. The thing is, you can see where you need to go from the near side of the canyon but lose perspective once on the other side.

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