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.
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. 🤷♂️
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.
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.
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.
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!🌵🌵🦂
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.
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♥️
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.
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 .....
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.
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!!!
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.
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 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!
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.
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!
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
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. 🥺🥺
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
I was thinking about that during the early part of the trip. You would DEFINITELY want to be mindful of the precip forecast, not just in your immediate area, but for miles upstream! Gorgeous area...I'm so jealous. Not a good place to break down, though!😬
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
Watching from Reeds Spring Missouri population 900. Love the video, would like to see an in depth from the Saint John's area of Apache county, Thinking that will be my next home. I don't like living around a lot of people, not snobby just a private person. Thanks.
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
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
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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.
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. 🤷♂️
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!
hey n howdy from n.nevada "black springs" . have family down in az. enjoying your places to go, very informative.. ...happy trails always...
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.
Watching from Paulden Arizona..
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.
POWER WAGON !!!! My off road weapon of choice 👍
Nice truck, I’m gonna have to take my 95 4Runner through there. Piece of cake.
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
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!🌵🌵🦂
Amazing video.. it's going to be one of our stops this coming summer of 2023
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!!
Mesa, az. Off-roading, not necessarily rock climbing. We made it through Box Canyon fine, but bigger waterfalls aren’t cool for our rig.
Amazing!!!! First time on the channel from Western NC. Love your historical bits and exact description and dangers of the roads. Thank you.
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. ❤
Wow I really enjoyed this video thank you.
Las Vegas, not far away, liking the new AZ ideas
Tucson. Adding to my list of camping/hiking. Thank you.
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.
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♥️
watching from chandler. just did box canyon wickenburg recently. now it’s time for box canyon florence
Scottsdale, good choice on the vehicle. I think I will take my Raptor on that trail this weekend. Butcher Canyon next?
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.
So Cal, always gotta go find a place to play!
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 .....
Cave Creek, AZ- love to see new abandoned places !! Thx
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 ?
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!!!
I was wondering about when it rains. Thanks for addressing. How interesting.
Watching from AZ, BUCKEYE thanks for the share and will definitely want to check this out!
Checking in from Monroe Michigan, my grandparents used to stay in Apache junction in the winter such an awesome place and gorgeous state altogether
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.
Hot springs Arkansas, love your off road trips,keep them coming, that is on my bucket list.
Can't wait to move out there and take my H2 off reading. From Kentucky
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 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!
Looked like it was a blast.
Watching from northeast Ohio and love your videos
Beautiful superstition mountain trail and love your raptor
Old stagecoach rd from florence to globe.the dutchman was rumored to have used it to go into the mtns.
Peoria, AZ! Been wanting to get my Titan on some trails. Great channel!
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.
Looks like maybe a few vehicles make their way up that road. It looks pretty well traveled.
This is awesome. Watching from Beaumont ca
Was born in Globe Arizona and we make a yearly trip to Safford Arizona every year
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 🤟
Some tight trails for a truck like that!! Thanks for the share......
im from corpus christi texas awsome video of arizona
Love this kind of stuff spend winters in your state around Davis Dam area we are from wisconsin
Sacramento in the house. Wow nice off road
Nice, mellow presentation! From Saginaw, Minnesota -Thanks! 🌲🌲🌲
Alton...ILLINOIS...LIKE THE NEW TRUCK😎
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!
I love the off road stuff and would love to see more hiking 4x4 vids. Looking forward to being there.
Watching from North Pole, Alaska. Moving to AZ next spring. That’s an expensive truck to off-road in! 🤑😳🤣
Lowell,Arkansas.Enjoyed this very much.Thank you.
Watching from Tucson. Don't want to sound like an idiot but I'd like to see a map or something to know where this box canyon is. It looks fantastic.
I love off-roading!
Watching from Mesa AZ. I need to get out and explore a lot more!
Just moved to Bellemont outside of flagstaff, I have an 89 jeep wrangler yj, looking for some trails to explore
LOVE that trail!! Have a blast!!
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!
Corona de Tucson, AZ. Love to see some southern AZ trails. Keep em comin!
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 .
Tuning in from Queen Creek, Arizona
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. 🥺🥺
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.
Thank you for the ride along,enjoyed it. Watched from FL.
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.
Grew up in Congress , wickenburg ,.. in northern , nv now.. you have a raptor just get it..
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.
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
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.
Great Video! Williams AZ. Going out today, we can't wait to try Box Canyon someday.
What a Ford commercial, I hope you were well compensated!
I plan on coming out from Georgia next summer to ride box canyon
Surprise, AZ here. You should do a video of the Mogollon Rim trail.
🌵 Very Cool from Central Phoenix 🌞
Erbil, Iraq.... heading home to Maricopa
Good tip with the storm clouds, I bet a lot of people don't realize how dangerous/fast flash flooding can be
I was thinking about that during the early part of the trip. You would DEFINITELY want to be mindful of the precip forecast, not just in your immediate area, but for miles upstream!
Gorgeous area...I'm so jealous. Not a good place to break down, though!😬
Watching from Arizona! Wanted to check it out to see some new trails!
Gotta hand it to you for taking a brand new black truck out into the brush.
Awesome desert beauty.
Wow ! Stunning scenery !
What a great drive ! Never seen this area.
Show Low, AZ
Have you been out to
Palace Station...Prescott
Hi Jeff yes love that truck it's just what you need for them back roads so dam cool! Great video!
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
Watching from France
Glendale AZ, gonna head that way soon with the side by sides
Watching from Reeds Spring Missouri population 900. Love the video, would like to see an in depth from the Saint John's area of Apache county, Thinking that will be my next home. I don't like living around a lot of people, not snobby just a private person. Thanks.
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
That looked like a great trip....nice job , Jeff
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.
Great video congratulations on the new truck
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
If your back reading, your driving way to fast to enjoy the ride, slow down and enjoy the scenery!
Watching from chicago il , my dream to live permanently in az' one day !
Thanks for taking me on an inesting drive from the safety and comfort of my armchair, the only way I'd go!