Manzanita
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| | Difficulty:3A III (v3a1 III) Raps:5-6, max ↨150ft
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| Condition Reports: | 8 Mar 2026
"Took our sweet time on this nice series of drops that feel like a good representation of the different flavors that are frequently found in Sedona can |
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| Best season: | Sep-May, After rains!
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34.9328, -111.8679
34.9076, -111.8490
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Introduction
A scenic adventure in Boynton Canyon nestled between Slingshot and Chopper Drop. This route begins in an alcove system dense with manzanita and opens up to some beautiful free hanging rappels.
During runoff / winter conditions, Slingshot and Chopper Drop are safer options close by due to Manzanita’s steep entry downclimb.
Approach
Recommend downloading the KML file.
Hike the main trail to the turnoff for The Subway. At the base of the subway, walk north along a shelf (staying above the wash) then turn west and head up the approach gully staying LUC along an improving trail.
This is the same approach for Slingshot and Chopper Drop. The Manzanita drainage is located between these two routes.
Continue past Slingshot, scrambling a short ways up the sandstone ramp to a notch thick with manzanita LDC of the main drainage. This entrance bypasses the manzanita jungle in the upper section. Scramble up out of the notch and locate the access chimney.
Descent
R0: 50’ off meat anchor or advanced downclimb. At least one member of your group will need to be a competent downclimber.
This drop can be bypassed through the brush
R1: 40’ off small pine tree center canyon.
R2: 75’ off pine tree LDC.
Continue following the watercourse.
R3: 25’ off tree.
R4: 30’ off tree. Use caution getting on rappel as transition is exposed.
OR downclimb slot on left for full value
Hug the wall LDC passing a deep, narrow slot. Stop in at the slot for some stemming practice!
R5: 150’ off large tree. Mostly free hanging. Trail rope to avoid cactus and trees below until a clear drop is visible.
Exit
Continue down the drainage and take left at confluence. Stay in drainage until it connects with Boynton Canyon trail. Take a left onto the trail heading back to the TH parking.
Red tape
Beta sites
sedonacanyoneering.com : Manzanita
Trip reports and media
Background
First known descent on 7/30/2021
Eric Moorcroft, Nick Clegg, Kevin Iosue, Brandon Levander