Boynton Canyon Trail

There's so much to do here - see ancient temple ruins, take a Vortex Tour to experience masculine and feminine energies, visit the Enchantment Resort, or simply hike the lovely trail. The full trail loop measures about 6.1 miles but the Vista lookout is just a 20-minute hike from the parking lot and will take you to the heart of the Boynton Trail vortex. If you time things well (approx. 11 AM daily), you can catch a flautist spreading messages of love and peace - after deftly scaling the rocks atop the mountain, he plays a 20-minute set at the top of the Vista vortex trail and hands out heart-shaped red rocks to all he meets on the trail. Kids and leashed dogs are welcome.

(Submitted by Lisa Laubach)