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Fay Canyon Trail

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 by The Hike House 15 Comments

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Fay Canyon Trail

Most people come to Fay Canyon to see the natural arch that’s located just under a mile up the trail. But those who don’t know about it usually walk right past it. Though the Fay Canyon Arch is by no means small, it looks so much like an ordinary rock overhang it’s easy to glance right at it and not realize what you’ve seen. If you keep watching the rock wall to the north (right) side of the trail sooner or later you’ll spot it. Then the short, steep trail up to the arch can be a little hard to locate too. 

After you’ve found the arch you may want to continue on up the trail. This small, hidden canyon supports a diverse community of desert plants and provides good views of the surrounding cliffs. The trail follows an old jeep track which eventually turns into a footpath. It dead ends at a red Supai sandstone cliff where you can see evidence of some ancient Indian dwellings and marvel at the breathtaking scenery that surrounds you.

Trail Data

Distance: 1.2/2.4 miles (One way/Round Trip)
Time: 1.5 hours (Round Trip)
Elevation Change: 192 ft.
Difficulty: Easy
Map: Click here for a map of Fay Canyon Trail.

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