FLAGSTAFF'S FAY CANYON
FLAGSTAFF'S FAY CANYON Fay Canyon Not to be confused with the Fay Canyon Trail in Sedona, Flagstaff�s version is a totally different experience. The meandering trail that follows the course of a gully that feeds into majestic Walnut Canyon southeast of town is a mellow, woodsy walk. Located just east of the heavily-traveled Sandy�s Canyon trail off Lake Mary Road, the Fay Canyon route is a quieter trek with similar qualities. Creeping Barberry The unsigned route is a little tricky to follow. Hike up Forest Road 9477B to the 0.3-mile point, veer left at a gate and pick up a single track heading north. For reference, there�s a sign warning of heavy horse traffic a few yards down the trail. A ravine bisects Fay Canyon Within a short distance, the trail makes a sharp turn to the right and begins a downhill plunge on long switchbacks. This piney segment decends on an easy grade to emerge in at the head of the canyon. Over the next two miles, the gorge gradually transforms fr