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	Black Hills Box Canyon
	Last Updated: 2/5/2010

Alt Names

Box Canyon, Rincon Road, The Box, Wickenburg Mountains, Constellation Road, Black Hills, Hassayampa River, Rincon Rd., Wickenburg Box Canyon, Fools Canyon, King Solomon Gulch, Blue Tank Wash

Last Known Status

Open

If you are looking for an alternative to the Florence box canyon you can check out this place near Wickenburg. This place is much more "untamed" and it will test you on every type of terrain from desert single track to deep water crossings and steep rocky climbs. The Hasayampa River flows most of the year and is often very shallow and narrow, but during the rainy season the river can get quite wide and deep and it's soft sand bottom can quickly sink you if you don't keep up your momentum. There are several side trails that lead to some mines and small canyons but they are easy to miss so keep your eyes open. There are also some great looking rock canyons to explore but most of them dead end after a short distance. There also some bypass routes that are truly an expert-only type of climb. If staging from the south entrance follow the river upstream for about 1.5 miles and on the left you will see a primitive campsite on the west bank with a private "beach" shaded by large trees. This place is called "The Box" and it's got a unique tropical and sort of spooky feel to it with a narrow rock canyon/cave in the back.

LOCATION

Nearest City

Wickenburg, AZ

GPS Coordinates

N 34º 01.703' W 112º 44.581'

Street Map

Trail Map

From: Wickenburg, AZ

1) Take Hwy 60 to Hwy 89/93 junction
2) Turn north onto Hwy 89/93, continue 1.8 miles
3) Turn right onto Rincon Rd., continue 2.9 miles
4) Paved road will end, cross over shallow stream crossing (seasonal), continue .5 miles
5) Veer right and look for large level open area, stage here

For Northern Staging Area:
5) Veer left to stay on Rincon Rd., continue about 5 miles
6) Look for large flat area on the right, stage here

For the eastern staging area:
2) Take Hwy 60 east past Hwy 89/93 junction .4 miles
3) Turn left onto El Recreo Dr., continue .9 miles (El Recreo Dr. will turn into Constellation Rd.)
4) Constellation Park Campground will be on the left, turn and stage here.

AREA TYPE
Area Type	Trail

Land Type

AZ State Trust Land

QUALITY
Pros	free, many water crossing
Cons	trails are not marked, no real motorcycle trails
Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	1-2 Days Summer/Fall

REGULATIONS
Permit Required	Yes	AZ State Trust Land Permit
Dates Open	Year-Round
Spark Arrestor	Yes
Noise Limit	Yes
Night Riding	Yes	Not Recommended
Flags	Not Required
Two Strokes	No Restriction
Cross Country	Some Areas
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	Some Areas
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	1-5 Miles (SW)	Wickenburg Community Hospital (928) 684-5421
Gasoline	1-5 Miles (S)	Chevron
Diesel	1-5 Miles (S)	Chevron
Water	1-5 Miles (S)	Chevron
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (SE)	Desert Cypress RV Park (928) 684-2153
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (SE)	Desert Cypress RV Park (928) 684-2153
Campground	5-20 Miles (SE)	Constellation Park Campground
Conv Store	1-5 Miles (S)	Chevron
Swim Area	30+ Miles (SE)	Lake Pleasant Regional Park (928) 501-1710
Water Body	On Site	Hassayampa River
Boat Ramp	30+ Miles (SE)	Lake Pleasant Regional Park (928) 501-1710

CONTACTS
Contact Info	AZ State Trust Land 1616 West Adams St. Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 542-4631 inquiry@land.az.gov www.land.state.az.us

GPS POINTS
N 34º 02.814' W 112º 42.783' Main Staging Area N 33º 58.817' W 112º 42.760' Constellation Park Camping N 34º 02.064' W 112º 44.359' Alt Staging Area N 34º 03.916' W 112º 39.737' Stream Crossing N 34º 03.833' W 112º 39.834' Old Cabin

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