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 gorg...