Arizona Off-Road Trail: Box Canyon Superstition Mountains

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  • Опубликовано: 5 июл 2024
  • This is an Arizona off-road trail into Box Canyon near the Gila River just past Florence with the new Ford Raptor. Once you get past Florence you come to Box Canyon where the off road adventures begin. Then, when you get closer to Martinez Cabin after Box Canyon and you have to park at the trail head and hike to the actual abandoned cabin and mine. The hike itself is easy but the off road trail getting to this old Arizona mine is not so easy and will require a 4x4. If you enjoy off-roading in the Ford Raptor check out more of these episodes.
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Комментарии • 352

  • @LivinginArizona
    @LivinginArizona  3 года назад +6

    Watch More Arizona off-road adventures here: geni.us/Arizonaoffroad

    • @g19634
      @g19634 3 года назад +3

      When going out there in the middle of nowhere do you need any special permit or OHV sticker or anything?

    • @leevest6776
      @leevest6776 2 года назад

      Carlsbad NM I like. wachting your channlr

    • @user-AD1913
      @user-AD1913 2 года назад +1

      hello from Mesa

  • @daynavillanueva1732
    @daynavillanueva1732 3 года назад +20

    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.

  • @git-r-done6557
    @git-r-done6557 2 года назад +3

    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.

  • @omicron942
    @omicron942 2 года назад +15

    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 😆👍🏾

    • @rapsux
      @rapsux 5 месяцев назад +1

      Beautfiful places all over Arizona. We just bought a UTV and ready to get out and see things like this!!!

  • @shawnreynolds8879
    @shawnreynolds8879 3 года назад +5

    If thats your idea of hard off road you would never make it where I go in my jeep lol I have done this in 2 wheel drive in my jeep .

  • @rwadecarter9806
    @rwadecarter9806 3 года назад +9

    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.

  • @cryptolockxrp2014
    @cryptolockxrp2014 3 года назад +4

    Nice truck, I’m gonna have to take my 95 4Runner through there. Piece of cake.

  • @greym6436
    @greym6436 3 года назад +6

    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!🌵🌵🦂

  • @shastafog2516
    @shastafog2516 3 года назад +5

    Las Vegas, not far away, liking the new AZ ideas

  • @st1buchanan698
    @st1buchanan698 3 года назад +23

    New Braunfels, Tx, Wish you could do that here but the whole state is private property.Hope to be moving your way soon.

    • @kyledanger45
      @kyledanger45 3 года назад +1

      TX is so over rated.

    • @bassage13
      @bassage13 3 года назад +2

      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.

    • @ericsimpson1176
      @ericsimpson1176 3 года назад +1

      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.

    • @st1buchanan698
      @st1buchanan698 3 года назад

      @@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.

    • @boe4448
      @boe4448 3 года назад +3

      PLEASE DON'T. We have enough!! From AZ Native

  • @MsNevadakid
    @MsNevadakid 3 года назад +1

    hey n howdy from n.nevada "black springs" . have family down in az. enjoying your places to go, very informative.. ...happy trails always...

  • @user-sd5vi1bt6b
    @user-sd5vi1bt6b 3 месяца назад +1

    Wow I really enjoyed this video thank you.

  • @Scott_Bee
    @Scott_Bee 3 года назад +2

    Erbil, Iraq.... heading home to Maricopa

  • @marlorubi9339
    @marlorubi9339 3 года назад +4

    Amazing!!!! First time on the channel from Western NC. Love your historical bits and exact description and dangers of the roads. Thank you.

  • @Adub86
    @Adub86 3 года назад +12

    AZ native here: for all you considering moving here, keep your liberal ideas outta this state. 👍 thanks.

    • @velocistar
      @velocistar 3 года назад +1

      AZ transplant from CA. came here to escape libtard ideas and it's the best decision i've ever made.

    • @backroadsxplorer572
      @backroadsxplorer572 3 года назад +1

      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
      @Adub86 3 года назад

      @@backroadsxplorer572
      Which I support 100%. But what do you say to the “Americans” that whole heartedly hate America?

    • @backroadsxplorer572
      @backroadsxplorer572 3 года назад +1

      @@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.

    • @Adub86
      @Adub86 3 года назад

      @@ozzzy3z946
      Said no one ever. Nor should they.

  • @margaretgullett6341
    @margaretgullett6341 2 года назад

    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!!

  • @markwhite8543
    @markwhite8543 3 года назад +6

    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.

    • @bug2011
      @bug2011 2 года назад

      Are you going to prison ?

  • @malakia184
    @malakia184 Год назад

    Amazing video.. it's going to be one of our stops this coming summer of 2023

  • @lorifaye82
    @lorifaye82 2 года назад

    Tucson. Adding to my list of camping/hiking. Thank you.

  • @hughmann3820
    @hughmann3820 3 года назад +2

    So Cal, always gotta go find a place to play!

  • @davidparnell3241
    @davidparnell3241 3 года назад +1

    I love off-roading!

  • @davidalcaraz6003
    @davidalcaraz6003 2 года назад

    I am Watching from Bulgaria ... How Crazy is that!

  • @fruitbowlk
    @fruitbowlk 3 года назад +1

    I was wondering about when it rains. Thanks for addressing. How interesting.

  • @teresanaron9064
    @teresanaron9064 3 года назад

    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♥️

  • @kerricorser4562
    @kerricorser4562 2 года назад

    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. ❤

  • @stevekirkland3057
    @stevekirkland3057 3 года назад +4

    Peoria, AZ! Been wanting to get my Titan on some trails. Great channel!

  • @dono4598
    @dono4598 2 года назад +1

    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.

  • @CHV1257
    @CHV1257 3 года назад +2

    Can't wait to move out there and take my H2 off reading. From Kentucky

  • @bobbys4327
    @bobbys4327 3 года назад +4

    Looks like maybe a few vehicles make their way up that road. It looks pretty well traveled.

  • @JohnCarrano
    @JohnCarrano 3 года назад

    That looked like a great trip....nice job , Jeff

  • @laurafuller4760
    @laurafuller4760 3 года назад

    Alton...ILLINOIS...LIKE THE NEW TRUCK😎

  • @johngordon2929
    @johngordon2929 3 года назад +7

    Scottsdale, good choice on the vehicle. I think I will take my Raptor on that trail this weekend. Butcher Canyon next?

  • @csthybeasley7050
    @csthybeasley7050 2 года назад

    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 .....

  • @KatWoman_
    @KatWoman_ 3 года назад +1

    Looked like it was a blast.

  • @amydpnw
    @amydpnw 3 года назад +1

    LOVE that trail!! Have a blast!!

  • @trippaneramichael
    @trippaneramichael 2 года назад

    Watching from AZ, BUCKEYE thanks for the share and will definitely want to check this out!

  • @sandramarcantelli4958
    @sandramarcantelli4958 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for taking me on an inesting drive from the safety and comfort of my armchair, the only way I'd go!

  • @richardstump4582
    @richardstump4582 2 года назад

    Thank YOU!!

  • @johnganshow5536
    @johnganshow5536 3 года назад +1

    Watching from Paulden Arizona..

  • @eileenhomard4140
    @eileenhomard4140 3 года назад +1

    Hot springs Arkansas, love your off road trips,keep them coming, that is on my bucket list.

  • @OscarLimaMike
    @OscarLimaMike 2 года назад

    I love the off road stuff and would love to see more hiking 4x4 vids. Looking forward to being there.

  • @rodneyhart5214
    @rodneyhart5214 2 года назад

    watching from chandler. just did box canyon wickenburg recently. now it’s time for box canyon florence

  • @FreedomIsntFree2023
    @FreedomIsntFree2023 3 года назад

    Some tight trails for a truck like that!! Thanks for the share......

  • @daleduro6505
    @daleduro6505 3 года назад +1

    Corona de Tucson, AZ. Love to see some southern AZ trails. Keep em comin!

  • @tboregard6010
    @tboregard6010 3 года назад

    Thank you for the ride along,enjoyed it. Watched from FL.

  • @eric5913
    @eric5913 3 года назад +1

    Cave Creek, AZ- love to see new abandoned places !! Thx

  • @johnmeeks9618
    @johnmeeks9618 3 года назад +1

    If your back reading, your driving way to fast to enjoy the ride, slow down and enjoy the scenery!

  • @280zone
    @280zone 3 года назад +1

    Gotta hand it to you for taking a brand new black truck out into the brush.

  • @terriekiso7058
    @terriekiso7058 3 года назад

    Hi Jeff yes love that truck it's just what you need for them back roads so dam cool! Great video!

  • @goldviper5280
    @goldviper5280 3 года назад +1

    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.

  • @taylorvanbuskirk8040
    @taylorvanbuskirk8040 3 года назад

    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.

  • @fpartidafpartida
    @fpartidafpartida 2 года назад

    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 🤟

  • @eMotoAZ
    @eMotoAZ 3 года назад

    Great Video! Williams AZ. Going out today, we can't wait to try Box Canyon someday.

  • @johnvarner6053
    @johnvarner6053 3 года назад +1

    Mesa, az. Off-roading, not necessarily rock climbing. We made it through Box Canyon fine, but bigger waterfalls aren’t cool for our rig.

  • @CaptnPhillips
    @CaptnPhillips 3 года назад +1

    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!

  • @bug2011
    @bug2011 2 года назад

    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!!!

  • @larryfollin429
    @larryfollin429 2 года назад

    Watching from Mesa AZ. I need to get out and explore a lot more!

  • @PaulSlade1
    @PaulSlade1 3 года назад

    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

  • @bobsummers125
    @bobsummers125 2 года назад

    Sacramento in the house. Wow nice off road

  • @jacobdavis6200
    @jacobdavis6200 2 года назад

    Watching from Arizona! Wanted to check it out to see some new trails!

  • @amydpnw
    @amydpnw 3 года назад +4

    It’s called Box Canyon because that’s where the Apache used to box in stage coaches.

    • @LivinginArizona
      @LivinginArizona  3 года назад +1

      AmyD interesting insight. I noticed there are several box canyons around the Southwest

    • @tomortale2333
      @tomortale2333 3 года назад

      no way...thats not a road a stagecoach would go on...just askin for trouble...u be watchin tooo many westerns

    • @dlcinmesaaz
      @dlcinmesaaz 3 года назад +1

      @@tomortale2333 it's true. Used to be a shortcut for stagecoaches from globe to florence.

    • @daynavillanueva1732
      @daynavillanueva1732 Год назад

      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.

  • @OscarLimaMike
    @OscarLimaMike 2 года назад

    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.

  • @bbarken95
    @bbarken95 2 года назад

    Checking in from Monroe Michigan, my grandparents used to stay in Apache junction in the winter such an awesome place and gorgeous state altogether

  • @Christbroken
    @Christbroken Год назад

    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.

  • @907amber2
    @907amber2 3 года назад +3

    Watching from North Pole, Alaska. Moving to AZ next spring. That’s an expensive truck to off-road in! 🤑😳🤣

  • @gerardocandelario3550
    @gerardocandelario3550 3 года назад +1

    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.

    • @reddogknives
      @reddogknives 2 года назад +2

      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

  • @jeanniedecoster1529
    @jeanniedecoster1529 3 года назад +1

    Love this kind of stuff spend winters in your state around Davis Dam area we are from wisconsin

  • @patriciaworkman7893
    @patriciaworkman7893 3 года назад

    Tuning in from Queen Creek, Arizona

  • @jeff4029
    @jeff4029 3 года назад

    jeff always great videos, moving to AZ in feb see you on the trail

  • @arizonalifestyle79
    @arizonalifestyle79 3 года назад

    Nice truck!! You definitely need a 4x4 to get the full Arizona experience. Great video by the way, i like the adventure stuff

  • @tilliehanvey8822
    @tilliehanvey8822 Год назад

    This is awesome. Watching from Beaumont ca
    Was born in Globe Arizona and we make a yearly trip to Safford Arizona every year

  • @shinysnorlax6591
    @shinysnorlax6591 2 года назад +1

    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. 🥺🥺

  • @rossvesci1706
    @rossvesci1706 2 года назад

    Beautiful superstition mountain trail and love your raptor

  • @realaussiemale567
    @realaussiemale567 3 года назад

    Viewing your video from Australia, in Feb 2021 and glad to say covid free. Arizona and parts of Utah I find interesting see how different drivers cope with what's served up to them.

  • @dicksonbutt2504
    @dicksonbutt2504 2 года назад

    First time watching.. loved it.. from East Los Angeles California

  • @williamc3337
    @williamc3337 2 года назад

    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.

  • @dezz238
    @dezz238 3 года назад

    Absolutely gorgeous, but it seems somewhat scary to me at times as well. Really enjoyed it and the cows ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @moving_overland7634
    @moving_overland7634 2 года назад

    More off-road adventures

  • @loyalcarlon
    @loyalcarlon 2 года назад +1

    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. 🤷‍♂️

  • @livefast333
    @livefast333 2 года назад

    Watching from chicago il , my dream to live permanently in az' one day !

  • @seffnichols3790
    @seffnichols3790 3 года назад

    Nice adventure. Thanks!

  • @timothyrussell4010
    @timothyrussell4010 3 года назад

    im from corpus christi texas awsome video of arizona

  • @judithgraham7218
    @judithgraham7218 2 года назад

    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❤️❤️

  • @markbutler8786
    @markbutler8786 3 года назад

    What a Ford commercial, I hope you were well compensated!

  • @et375
    @et375 2 года назад

    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!

  • @desertd2609
    @desertd2609 3 года назад

    From Havasu! We’ve been wanting to get up in some other areas of this awesome state for some adventure/destination rides! Great vid.....

  • @steveshell6576
    @steveshell6576 2 года назад

    Watching from northeast Ohio and love your videos

  • @saginawdan
    @saginawdan 3 года назад

    Nice, mellow presentation! From Saginaw, Minnesota -Thanks! 🌲🌲🌲

  • @lwmitchell1092
    @lwmitchell1092 3 года назад

    Lowell,Arkansas.Enjoyed this very much.Thank you.

  • @tommaples9174
    @tommaples9174 2 года назад

    Awesome desert beauty.

  • @kathyeustis6106
    @kathyeustis6106 3 года назад

    Great video, thanks for sharing! 👌😎 Wickenburg🌵

  • @MrRjezonie
    @MrRjezonie 2 года назад

    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

  • @clsybear
    @clsybear 3 года назад

    Great video congratulations on the new truck

  • @jeanvincentgarcia5426
    @jeanvincentgarcia5426 2 года назад

    Watching from France

  • @luvadventuresandart
    @luvadventuresandart 3 года назад +2

    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

  • @richardhelit3840
    @richardhelit3840 2 года назад

    Old stagecoach rd from florence to globe.the dutchman was rumored to have used it to go into the mtns.

  • @jshinn123
    @jshinn123 2 года назад

    Tuning in from Tempe

  • @keithlarkin9478
    @keithlarkin9478 3 года назад

    Love to see more off road video's

  • @bassage13
    @bassage13 3 года назад +2

    Surprise, AZ here. You should do a video of the Mogollon Rim trail.

  • @markpelenytschka8374
    @markpelenytschka8374 2 года назад

    🌵 Very Cool from Central Phoenix 🌞