Diamondback Gulch (Greasy Spoon)

Total Miles
6.1

Elevation

1,367.50 ft

Duration

1.5 Hours

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Overview

This 6.1-mile point-to-point trail takes you past the Greasy Spoon tank and through Diamondback Gulch. Most of the trail is easy with small rocks and washed-out areas. Once you pass the old coral at Greasy Spoon Tank, the trail becomes more difficult with steep rocky hills. The longest and steepest hill takes you into and back out of Diamondback Gulch. A vehicle with 4-low and high clearance is required for this section.

Photos of Diamondback Gulch (Greasy Spoon)

Diamondback Gulch (Greasy Spoon)
Diamondback Gulch (Greasy Spoon)

Difficulty

The majority of this trail is rated a 2. There is a section between 4 to 5 miles into the trail that has steep rocky hills with rutted out areas up to 18 inches in depth. The trail becomes impassable when wet.

Technical Rating

4

Access Description

From Sedona: take Dry Creek Road and turn left onto Boynton Pass Road. The road changes to Boynton Canyon when the pavement ends. 1.2 miles after, turn left onto Road 152A (the start of the trail.)

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