| Florence Coke Ovens | | Last Updated: 3/9/2010 |
| Alt Names |
Martinez Canyon, Box Canyon, Queen Valley, Florence Junction, Walnut Canyon, Ajax Mine, Double Peaks, Mineral Mountain, North Butte, Bell Butte, The Rincon, Gila River, Cottonwood Canyon Road, Diversion Dam Road |
 | This area is very popular with the locals and if you go there you will know why.
Among the many things to see here are the “Box Canyon”, which is a tall, narrow and colorful canyon that has a small runoff stream that flows through the center during the winter months, various mines, an old house or cabin and five well-preserved coke ovens. If coming in from the center of Florence, keep to the main road to reach the <a href="http://www.riderplanet-usa.com/atv/trails/photo/85b2ea830ed64b7abb8a17c2c5f8975d.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">box canyon</a>.
To reach the coke ovens, veer right shortly after the cattle guard at the end of the box canyon (you will see a fork in the trail with an arrow sign). Just stay on the main road again from here, but a GPS unit and a trail map are useful as there are a number of side trails that can easily take you way off course. You generally want to keep turning right.
Some of the rock-face climbs will be challenging for some jeeps and trucks, however most intermediate motorcycle riders and ATVers should not have too much of a problem. Do beware of the potential for flash flooding of the box canyon area during and after heavy rain. This is a great trail for any type of vehicle - lifted 4x4, jeep, motorcycle, or ATV. A good time is guaranteed. |
| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Mesa, AZ |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 33º 10.746' W 111º 21.009' |
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From: Mesa, AZ
1) Take Hwy 60 east to exit 212 (Florence Junction)
2) Turn right (south) off the exit ramp onto Hwy 79, continue 5.4 miles
3) Look for a cattle guard on the left (east), turn here
For the south entrance staging area
4) Continue 9.9 miles
5) Turn left (east) onto Diversion Dam Rd., continue 5.1 miles
6) Look for a large flat open area on the left, turn here. |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail |
| Land Type |
State Trust Land |
| QUALITY |
| Pros |
top notch scenery, very fun narrow and tall canyon with many shallow water crossings |
| Cons |
trails are not marked, busy, unclear about legal and illegal boundaries, no clear staging area, super long access road |
| Rating |
 Excellent
|
| Recommended Stay |
1-2 Days
Winter/Spring |
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
Yes |
| Dates Open |
Year-Round |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
Yes |
| Night Riding |
Yes |
| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
No Restriction |
| Cross Country |
Prohibited |
| ATVs |
No Restriction |
| UTVs |
No Restriction |
| 4x4s (registered) |
No Restriction |
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
No Restriction |
| Bicycles |
No Restriction |
| Hiking |
No Restriction |
| Horseback |
No Restriction |
| Camping |
No Restriction |
| Campfires |
No Restriction |
| Alcohol |
No Restriction |
| Fireworks |
Prohibited |
| Firearms |
Prohibited |
| Law Enforcement |
Few/Periodic |
| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
No ($0.00)
|
| Entry Fee |
No ($0.00)
|
| Riding Fee |
No ($0.00)
|
| Camping Fee |
No ($0.00)
|
| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
20-30 Miles (NW) |
| Gasoline |
5-20 Miles (S) |
| Diesel |
5-20 Miles (NW) |
| Water |
5-20 Miles (S) |
| RV Hookup |
5-20 Miles (NW) |
| RV Disposal |
5-20 Miles (NW) |
| Campground |
5-20 Miles (NW) |
| Conv Store |
5-20 Miles (S) |
| Swim Area |
30+ Miles (NW) |
| Water Body |
On Site |
| Boat Ramp |
30+ Miles (NW) |
| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
AZ BLM
One North Central Ave. Suite 800
Phoenix, AZ 85004-4427
(602) 417-9200
www.blm.gov
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| Contact Info |
Arizona State Land Department
1616 W. Adams St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 364-2753
inquiry@land.az.gov
www.land.state.az.us
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