Florence Az. I know the family that live in the Martinez cabin. The VillaVerde family lived there in the 1952. Mr. Villaverde worked the old mill, while his wife Connie, son Peter and 2 daughters Vikky and silvia lived in the red cabin. In 1956 this was a flood that can through the canyon and almost washed the family away. Connie and the kids moved to florence where they lived out their lifes. Connie and the son Peter recently pasted and are buried in the cemetery out near the cabin. There are 17 graves there. There is a Highways magazine from January 1997 that Connie did an interview telling the storey about living out there.
Used to go to Martinez canyon years ago. Came in from the Phoenix side. If you keep going you will run into an old mill, that still has the machinery inside. Also what was once a bar inside a cave.
Watching from London, England. Was just wondering what the desert over there looked like off-road. This video definitely piqued my interest more than just satiating it 😆👍🏾
if the rig ain't got Arizona Pin Stipes, ya ain't been 4X4ing with me. pin stripes and Gouges taken out of the skid plates - have a story for most of the gouges - pin stripes just basic badge of courage and use. Nice video. Old Mesa boy. grew up with friends from Kearny area. Road looked in darn good shape compared to some of my past trips. The road has Signs???! Gates??!!! it's been awhile since I was out that way. Did the Coke Ovens with quads years ago. Took a good bit of skill, and puckered up some leather seat cover. drove across the Gila River once to get out. Snuck through the railroad tunnel a couple of times. Stood on the bridge over the Gila. there was a yellow mark showing level of late 1970's Flood. I'm 6ft+ couldn't stand on toes and reach it. heck of a lot of water. Highly recommend do not use tunnel. walked first time, ran like a ape with his butt on fire twice on the quads. When the railroad tracks are shiny - they've been used. Last I heard, you can't even try and do it - someone got caught up in the cow catcher of one. All that area has some gorgeous country. high level of 4X4 required. always let folks know where you're going, when you expect to be out.
Great video! Didn’t see anything my 2x4 Xterra couldn’t handle. Maybe I’m missing something but I did a drive that looked worse than this the other day. 🤷♂️
Nice video. Hats off to you taking your new truck out there. No way am I taking my truck out there but I am waiting for my new sxs that should handle that terrain like a warm knife through butter.
Dig it that you are sharing our backyard here in Az! I live in Glendale, and love wheeling various spots when I have the opportunity. We are currently planning a Sheeps Bridge trip soon! - Keep up the cool work Sir!🌵🌵🦂
Served in the US Air force SAC (second air command) Brother and Father and law served in Vietnam. Son in law now serving. Did (2) tours in Afghanistan. We fought and served for all 50 states the UNITED STATES of America...not the Divided States of America. Time to reunite as Americans and be the beaming light we've always been to the rest of the world!
@@Adub86 Our ancestors fought and sacrificed to find their way to this country's borders. All we can do is uphold our core values and set a good example for the generations moving forward. This is the land of opportunity. We need to reunite for the common good.
Absolutely loved this video. Don't know how I missed it. We took the Senator Hwy out of Prescott to Crown King , almost. After an 80+ mile tow, a set of new tires and $1000 front end work we were back on the road. I'd love to go again,. in someone else's truck!!!
Watching from Indiana,Miss Arizona very much ,Sold my house in Phoenix 3 years ago ,was a mistake prices have gone up so much since then could not afford to by another now,Just have to be satisfied with watching your video's for now,Great fun to watch!
Mesa, AZ. LOVE this area. This is my personal favorite place to go 4 wheeling. We've been all over out there and still haven't seen it all. Good video to show off AZ.
I grew up in San Antonio, TX, but have lived in AZ for 15 years. I know what you mean. TX is almost completely covered with barbed wire and private ranch land.
I am from Boerne , now live in a very small town in far west AZ. Texas is almost all private property because after the Texas war with Mexico in 1836 the Texas soldiers were paid in land grants so Texas immediately went into private ownership.
@@ericsimpson1176 I'd never thought about that . I guess back then Texas had no money but plenty of land .I knew that's how the XIT Ranch was formed but hadn't considered the rank and file soldiers.
We do Box Canyon all the time in our Jeep Wrangler and our RZR's. Awesome trails all around this area. We usually stage at the flag pole of off RT 60. Or come in from Florence.
I am in Vancouver Canada and headed down this summer I have family in Tombstone. I intend on moving there. I love 4x4. Did Moab and death valley. I drive a Wrangler Rubicon.
Actually it's a true story. There is an old abandoned stagecoach out that way. That's in the process of falling down now. It's not that far from Martinez's canyon.
In the process of buying a home outside of Florence. Looking forward to the move in a month or so. Love this content showing us the area and giving ideas for weekend outings. Thanks so much, hoping for more like this. I'll be taking my Gen1 Raptor up this trip soon, I hope.
Love Arizona went through there on Route 66 in 1959 going to Santa Ana California my dad helped to build Disneyland of course it just kept getting bigger I was a trail guide at Irvine Park stables love horses❤️❤️
Watching from Yucca, AZ at the other end of the sandbox. Looks like my backyard except, I have the Colorado River up here. Yeah, sure sux to me huh? LOL! Luv tour vids!
Had a CJ7 Jeep...lived the 4-wheelin life for a while and ♥️'d it. Always trekked with companion jeepsters due to I travelled, mostly on nonhuman inhabited areas. Primitive without roads were the best♥️
Madison Wisconsin and I lived in Phoenix back in 1987 for 3 years ,left, and came back in 1994 for a northern 2 years I had a great time while living there, I was a dancer in kitty Kat klub,and abilene west .....
Waiting for it to cool off a little more before going out 4 wheeling. Not sure if I've been to box canyon. We're always looking for more people to go with. Crazy the roads are super narrow. We didn't get rain in Mesa. So happy it's 84° today
Bro I’m watching in Loveland CO. Headed out that way after a brief stop in Moab with my tricked out Jeep 392. Loved the video and will be checking out that canyon next week! Thanks for the history and awesome camera shots
Worked at one of the copper mines just out side of green valley and saw 4 gila monsters while working there. Had to catch a young one to remove it from my back yard to protect my dog. Placed it in the desert behind my house. He came back in 30 minutes so I did it again. Stayed gone that time. Awesome creatures.
First time watching your channel. I have been in Coolidge for 11 years and although I know there are a lot of hiking gems out here I don’t get a chance to see much so I am glad you put out these videos. Hopefully soon I will get a chance to go explore.
I lived in Coolidge 2 for a few years in high school and a few jobs there i live in Tucson now I still have family in Coolidge we have been to Box Canyon many times on our ATVs interesting to see there's a gate postings no Vehicles we have ridden to Martinez cabin and the mine many many times you could start out at 8 in the morning for 5 hour ride your back headed home it is a cool ride sad to see you can't ride into Martinez cabin. There used to be 2 diesel generators sitting on the concrete slabs next to the cabin there's an old cable rig dozer pretty cool and you can ride all the way to superior well you used to be able to I don't know anymore with that gate they're very cool ride though
Man, I hope you carry a personal locator beacon with you. Great video. If you don’t carry one, I recommend the brand ACR. The reason is there’s no monthly fee and it has 5 W of power. That comes in handy if you’re deep in a canyon or under a snow covered canopy. There was other satellite communicators like the Garmin in reach on the spot. That’s a whole different deal. Those have very very little power and their runoff private satellite networks that have not responded in the past to emergencies and people of died. The ACR brand is part of a worldwide emergency net work that uses three satellite systems most of them owned by the government around the world.
Way cool! You’re far braver than me, love the truck! And the pin stripes 😂. The music is pretty cool. We enjoyed Apache trial route to the lake, your trial blazing was cool. Thx a million
I lived in Coolidge 2 for a few years in high school and a few jobs there i live in Tucson now I still have family in Coolidge we have been to Box Canyon many times on our ATVs interesting to see there's a gate postings no Vehicles we have ridden to Martinez cabin and the mine many many times you could start out at 8 in the morning for 5 hour ride your back headed home it is a cool ride sad to see you can't ride into Martinez cabin. There used to be 2 diesel generators sitting on the concrete slabs next to the cabin there's an old cable rig dozer pretty cool and you can ride all the way to superior well you used to be able to I don't know anymore with that gate they're very cool ride though
Looks like a great drive! Going to be moving to the Buckeye area soon from Washington state. Lots of treacherous logging roads around Mt Rainier. This drive is high up on my list now.
I get hyped up for off-road pov’s like this. I would love to be in it. I live in Phoenix but I have looked at so many roads from the satellites and I wish tht if I was in shape and had an off-road truck I’d go to them. 🥺🥺
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When going out there in the middle of nowhere do you need any special permit or OHV sticker or anything?
Carlsbad NM I like. wachting your channlr
hello from Mesa
Florence Az. I know the family that live in the Martinez cabin. The VillaVerde family lived there in the 1952. Mr. Villaverde worked the old mill, while his wife Connie, son Peter and 2 daughters Vikky and silvia lived in the red cabin. In 1956 this was a flood that can through the canyon and almost washed the family away. Connie and the kids moved to florence where they lived out their lifes. Connie and the son Peter recently pasted and are buried in the cemetery out near the cabin. There are 17 graves there. There is a Highways magazine from January 1997 that Connie did an interview telling the storey about living out there.
Used to go to Martinez canyon years ago. Came in from the Phoenix side. If you keep going you will run into an old mill, that still has the machinery inside. Also what was once a bar inside a cave.
Watching from London, England. Was just wondering what the desert over there looked like off-road. This video definitely piqued my interest more than just satiating it 😆👍🏾
Beautfiful places all over Arizona. We just bought a UTV and ready to get out and see things like this!!!
I am Watching from Bulgaria ... How Crazy is that!
if the rig ain't got Arizona Pin Stipes, ya ain't been 4X4ing with me. pin stripes and Gouges taken out of the skid plates - have a story for most of the gouges - pin stripes just basic badge of courage and use. Nice video. Old Mesa boy. grew up with friends from Kearny area. Road looked in darn good shape compared to some of my past trips. The road has Signs???! Gates??!!! it's been awhile since I was out that way. Did the Coke Ovens with quads years ago. Took a good bit of skill, and puckered up some leather seat cover. drove across the Gila River once to get out. Snuck through the railroad tunnel a couple of times. Stood on the bridge over the Gila. there was a yellow mark showing level of late 1970's Flood. I'm 6ft+ couldn't stand on toes and reach it. heck of a lot of water. Highly recommend do not use tunnel. walked first time, ran like a ape with his butt on fire twice on the quads. When the railroad tracks are shiny - they've been used. Last I heard, you can't even try and do it - someone got caught up in the cow catcher of one. All that area has some gorgeous country. high level of 4X4 required. always let folks know where you're going, when you expect to be out.
hey n howdy from n.nevada "black springs" . have family down in az. enjoying your places to go, very informative.. ...happy trails always...
Great video! Didn’t see anything my 2x4 Xterra couldn’t handle. Maybe I’m missing something but I did a drive that looked worse than this the other day. 🤷♂️
Nice video. Hats off to you taking your new truck out there. No way am I taking my truck out there but I am waiting for my new sxs that should handle that terrain like a warm knife through butter.
Dig it that you are sharing our backyard here in Az! I live in Glendale, and love wheeling various spots when I have the opportunity. We are currently planning a Sheeps Bridge trip soon!
- Keep up the cool work Sir!🌵🌵🦂
LOVE that trail!! Have a blast!!
Oh I'm so glad I clicked on this. This is a garden of eden. Thanks for posting. I'd never be able to see this otherwise. I loved this land. ❤
I dont even wanna imagine the scratches on that truck after😊
Amazing!!!! First time on the channel from Western NC. Love your historical bits and exact description and dangers of the roads. Thank you.
Nice truck, I’m gonna have to take my 95 4Runner through there. Piece of cake.
Mesa, az. Off-roading, not necessarily rock climbing. We made it through Box Canyon fine, but bigger waterfalls aren’t cool for our rig.
POWER WAGON !!!! My off road weapon of choice 👍
I live here in Sierra Vista, Arizona! I love it here in the South East! Well, anywhere in Arizona is a great place to live!!
Watching from AZ, BUCKEYE thanks for the share and will definitely want to check this out!
AZ native here: for all you considering moving here, keep your liberal ideas outta this state. 👍 thanks.
AZ transplant from CA. came here to escape libtard ideas and it's the best decision i've ever made.
Served in the US Air force SAC (second air command) Brother and Father and law served in Vietnam. Son in law now serving. Did (2) tours in Afghanistan. We fought and served for all 50 states the UNITED STATES of America...not the Divided States of America. Time to reunite as Americans and be the beaming light we've always been to the rest of the world!
@@backroadsxplorer572
Which I support 100%. But what do you say to the “Americans” that whole heartedly hate America?
@@Adub86 Our ancestors fought and sacrificed to find their way to this country's borders. All we can do is uphold our core values and set a good example for the generations moving forward. This is the land of opportunity. We need to reunite for the common good.
@@ozzzy3z946
Said no one ever. Nor should they.
Absolutely loved this video. Don't know how I missed it. We took the Senator Hwy out of Prescott to Crown King , almost. After an 80+ mile tow, a set of new tires and $1000 front end work we were back on the road. I'd love to go again,. in someone else's truck!!!
watching from chandler. just did box canyon wickenburg recently. now it’s time for box canyon florence
Watching from Indiana,Miss Arizona very much ,Sold my house in Phoenix 3 years ago ,was a mistake prices have gone up so much since then could not afford to by another now,Just have to be satisfied with watching your video's for now,Great fun to watch!
Mesa, AZ. LOVE this area. This is my personal favorite place to go 4 wheeling. We've been all over out there and still haven't seen it all. Good video to show off AZ.
Checking in from Monroe Michigan, my grandparents used to stay in Apache junction in the winter such an awesome place and gorgeous state altogether
Amazing video.. it's going to be one of our stops this coming summer of 2023
New Braunfels, Tx, Wish you could do that here but the whole state is private property.Hope to be moving your way soon.
TX is so over rated.
I grew up in San Antonio, TX, but have lived in AZ for 15 years. I know what you mean. TX is almost completely covered with barbed wire and private ranch land.
I am from Boerne , now live in a very small town in far west AZ. Texas is almost all private property because after the Texas war with Mexico in 1836 the Texas soldiers were paid in land grants so Texas immediately went into private ownership.
@@ericsimpson1176 I'd never thought about that . I guess back then Texas had no money but plenty of land .I knew that's how the XIT Ranch was formed but hadn't considered the rank and file soldiers.
PLEASE DON'T. We have enough!! From AZ Native
We do Box Canyon all the time in our Jeep Wrangler and our RZR's. Awesome trails all around this area. We usually stage at the flag pole of off RT 60. Or come in from Florence.
Tucson. Adding to my list of camping/hiking. Thank you.
Hello from frosty MN. Waiting for my new rig to arrive. As soon as it does, I plan to make a truck down there with it 🤟
I am in Vancouver Canada and headed down this summer I have family in Tombstone. I intend on moving there. I love 4x4. Did Moab and death valley. I drive a Wrangler Rubicon.
Cave Creek, AZ- love to see new abandoned places !! Thx
I was wondering about when it rains. Thanks for addressing. How interesting.
It’s called Box Canyon because that’s where the Apache used to box in stage coaches.
AmyD interesting insight. I noticed there are several box canyons around the Southwest
no way...thats not a road a stagecoach would go on...just askin for trouble...u be watchin tooo many westerns
@@tomortale2333 it's true. Used to be a shortcut for stagecoaches from globe to florence.
Actually it's a true story. There is an old abandoned stagecoach out that way. That's in the process of falling down now. It's not that far from Martinez's canyon.
In the process of buying a home outside of Florence. Looking forward to the move in a month or so. Love this content showing us the area and giving ideas for weekend outings. Thanks so much, hoping for more like this. I'll be taking my Gen1 Raptor up this trip soon, I hope.
Are you going to prison ?
This is awesome. Watching from Beaumont ca
Was born in Globe Arizona and we make a yearly trip to Safford Arizona every year
So Cal, always gotta go find a place to play!
Love Arizona went through there on Route 66 in 1959 going to Santa Ana California my dad helped to build Disneyland of course it just kept getting bigger I was a trail guide at Irvine Park stables love horses❤️❤️
Hot springs Arkansas, love your off road trips,keep them coming, that is on my bucket list.
Scottsdale, good choice on the vehicle. I think I will take my Raptor on that trail this weekend. Butcher Canyon next?
Peoria, AZ! Been wanting to get my Titan on some trails. Great channel!
Nice, mellow presentation! From Saginaw, Minnesota -Thanks! 🌲🌲🌲
Watching from Mesa AZ. I need to get out and explore a lot more!
Beautiful superstition mountain trail and love your raptor
Love this kind of stuff spend winters in your state around Davis Dam area we are from wisconsin
Las Vegas, not far away, liking the new AZ ideas
Old stagecoach rd from florence to globe.the dutchman was rumored to have used it to go into the mtns.
Watching from Yucca, AZ at the other end of the sandbox.
Looks like my backyard except, I have the Colorado River up here. Yeah, sure sux to me huh? LOL! Luv tour vids!
Great Video! Williams AZ. Going out today, we can't wait to try Box Canyon someday.
Wow I really enjoyed this video thank you.
Looked like it was a blast.
Thank you for the ride along,enjoyed it. Watched from FL.
Had a CJ7 Jeep...lived the 4-wheelin life for a while and ♥️'d it. Always trekked with companion jeepsters due to I travelled, mostly on nonhuman inhabited areas. Primitive without roads were the best♥️
Madison Wisconsin and I lived in Phoenix back in 1987 for 3 years ,left, and came back in 1994 for a northern 2 years I had a great time while living there, I was a dancer in kitty Kat klub,and abilene west .....
Some tight trails for a truck like that!! Thanks for the share......
I love the off road stuff and would love to see more hiking 4x4 vids. Looking forward to being there.
I've been all through Box Canyon in an open jeep and it was one rought (but fun) ride!! It's only a few minutes from my home in Gold Canyon.
Watching from Arizona! Wanted to check it out to see some new trails!
Hi Jeff yes love that truck it's just what you need for them back roads so dam cool! Great video!
Waiting for it to cool off a little more before going out 4 wheeling. Not sure if I've been to box canyon. We're always looking for more people to go with.
Crazy the roads are super narrow. We didn't get rain in Mesa. So happy it's 84° today
Jill Enns lets go!
im from corpus christi texas awsome video of arizona
Wow ! Stunning scenery !
What a great drive ! Never seen this area.
Show Low, AZ
Have you been out to
Palace Station...Prescott
Watching from northeast Ohio and love your videos
Can't wait to move out there and take my H2 off reading. From Kentucky
Bro I’m watching in Loveland CO. Headed out that way after a brief stop in Moab with my tricked out Jeep 392. Loved the video and will be checking out that canyon next week! Thanks for the history and awesome camera shots
Looks like maybe a few vehicles make their way up that road. It looks pretty well traveled.
years ago I saw a Gila Monster in Box Canyon.
Only one I've ever seen in the wild!
Worked at one of the copper mines just out side of green valley and saw 4 gila monsters while working there. Had to catch a young one to remove it from my back yard to protect my dog. Placed it in the desert behind my house. He came back in 30 minutes so I did it again. Stayed gone that time. Awesome creatures.
Corona de Tucson, AZ. Love to see some southern AZ trails. Keep em comin!
Grew up in Congress , wickenburg ,.. in northern , nv now.. you have a raptor just get it..
Sacramento in the house. Wow nice off road
I plan on coming out from Georgia next summer to ride box canyon
New to the channel looking for fun trails in the area thanks for posting these up. Watching from Gilbert Chandler area. ✌🏻
Surprise, AZ here. You should do a video of the Mogollon Rim trail.
Lowell,Arkansas.Enjoyed this very much.Thank you.
First time watching your channel. I have been in Coolidge for 11 years and although I know there are a lot of hiking gems out here I don’t get a chance to see much so I am glad you put out these videos. Hopefully soon I will get a chance to go explore.
I lived in Coolidge 2 for a few years in high school and a few jobs there i live in Tucson now I still have family in Coolidge we have been to Box Canyon many times on our ATVs interesting to see there's a gate postings no Vehicles we have ridden to Martinez cabin and the mine many many times you could start out at 8 in the morning for 5 hour ride your back headed home it is a cool ride sad to see you can't ride into Martinez cabin. There used to be 2 diesel generators sitting on the concrete slabs next to the cabin there's an old cable rig dozer pretty cool and you can ride all the way to superior well you used to be able to I don't know anymore with that gate they're very cool ride though
Just moved to Bellemont outside of flagstaff, I have an 89 jeep wrangler yj, looking for some trails to explore
Glendale AZ, gonna head that way soon with the side by sides
Man, I hope you carry a personal locator beacon with you. Great video. If you don’t carry one, I recommend the brand ACR. The reason is there’s no monthly fee and it has 5 W of power. That comes in handy if you’re deep in a canyon or under a snow covered canopy. There was other satellite communicators like the Garmin in reach on the spot. That’s a whole different deal. Those have very very little power and their runoff private satellite networks that have not responded in the past to emergencies and people of died. The ACR brand is part of a worldwide emergency net work that uses three satellite systems most of them owned by the government around the world.
Watching from North Pole, Alaska. Moving to AZ next spring. That’s an expensive truck to off-road in! 🤑😳🤣
Way cool! You’re far braver than me, love the truck! And the pin stripes 😂. The music is pretty cool. We enjoyed Apache trial route to the lake, your trial blazing was cool. Thx a million
From Havasu! We’ve been wanting to get up in some other areas of this awesome state for some adventure/destination rides! Great vid.....
I am from Brisbane, Australia, but my brother live in Phoenix and i am thinking to move to Arizona and I love offroading. I am having Landrover2022.
That looked like a great trip....nice job , Jeff
Liked the video if the Martinez cabin. Watching from The Rio Grande Valley. Deep South Texas.
Great video, thanks for sharing! 👌😎 Wickenburg🌵
jeff always great videos, moving to AZ in feb see you on the trail
Tuning in from Queen Creek, Arizona
Here in the Bullhead brother. Great video.
🌵 Very Cool from Central Phoenix 🌞
Columbus Ohio! Interested in moving to the PHX area soon
Thanks for taking me on an inesting drive from the safety and comfort of my armchair, the only way I'd go!
Great video congratulations on the new truck
I bought property in Ash Fork. I am waiting on the construction of my home. Supply chain issues sold the projected delivery from May to October.
Got reccomended from Long Island, NY. Dope vid!
Alton...ILLINOIS...LIKE THE NEW TRUCK😎
I lived in Coolidge 2 for a few years in high school and a few jobs there i live in Tucson now I still have family in Coolidge we have been to Box Canyon many times on our ATVs interesting to see there's a gate postings no Vehicles we have ridden to Martinez cabin and the mine many many times you could start out at 8 in the morning for 5 hour ride your back headed home it is a cool ride sad to see you can't ride into Martinez cabin. There used to be 2 diesel generators sitting on the concrete slabs next to the cabin there's an old cable rig dozer pretty cool and you can ride all the way to superior well you used to be able to I don't know anymore with that gate they're very cool ride though
Looks like a great drive! Going to be moving to the Buckeye area soon from Washington state. Lots of treacherous logging roads around Mt Rainier. This drive is high up on my list now.
I get hyped up for off-road pov’s like this. I would love to be in it. I live in Phoenix but I have looked at so many roads from the satellites and I wish tht if I was in shape and had an off-road truck I’d go to them. 🥺🥺
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but just went under contract for 3 acres in Chino Valley!
Watching from Jupiter Florida. Great video! I subscribed to your channel. We are considering moving to Arizona in a couple of years.