| 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 |
| DESCRIPTION |
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.
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Wickenburg, AZ |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 34º 01.703' W 112º 44.581' |
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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
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| Recommended Stay |
1-2 Days
Summer/Fall |
| TERRAIN |
| Miles Of Trail |
10 |
| Climate Type |
Desert |
| Elevation |
2100 to 2400 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Not Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained |
| Loose Dirt |
 Little |
| Hard Pack |
 Some |
| Sand |
 Mostly |
| Mud |
Little |
| Dust |
Little |
| Rocks |
Some |
| Trees |
 Few |
| Steep Hills |
Some |
| Water Crossings |
 Many |
| Small Jumps |
Few |
| Large Jumps |
 None |
| Berms |
Some |
| Sand/Gravel Pits |
None |
| Single Track |
None |
| Roads |
Mostly |
| Intersections |
Some |
| Rider Traffic |
Few |
| Shade |
Few |
| Ranges/Gunfire |
Few |
| Hazards |
Few |
| Novice Terrain |
Mostly |
| Amateur Terrain |
Some |
| Expert Terrain |
Little |
| 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 |
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)
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| Entry Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Riding Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Camping Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
1-5 Miles (SW) |
| Gasoline |
1-5 Miles (S) |
| Diesel |
1-5 Miles (S) |
| Water |
1-5 Miles (S) |
| RV Hookup |
5-20 Miles (SE) |
| RV Disposal |
5-20 Miles (SE) |
| Campground |
5-20 Miles (SE) |
| Conv Store |
1-5 Miles (S) |
| Swim Area |
30+ Miles (SE) |
| Water Body |
On Site |
| Boat Ramp |
30+ Miles (SE) |
| 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
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| Black Hills Box Canyon Trail Photo |
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| There are a number of shallow canyons like this, but most are dead ends. |
| Black Hills Box Canyon Trail Photo |
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| There are short challenging rock climbs, with deep sand on the approach, making it difficult to get any speed. |
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| You'll have to cross the river multiple times (seasonal). The bottom is smooth, but very soft. It's easy to get stuck. |
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| The most surprising thing about this area is the wide variety of terrain you will find. |
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| This sand play pit is just one of many fun areas to check out. |
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| This canyon was a dead end, but still worth seeing. |
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| This is the entrance to "the box", which is a tall shallow canyon with a spooky looking primitive campsite. |
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| Entrance to "the box". Its more of a cave than a trail. You can't go very far. |
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| You have to pin it to get through the water or the wet sandy bottom will suck you in. |
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| This is a view from the hillside near the souther staging area. |
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| What made spots like this difficult was the soft sand at the base. |
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| Like we said... very "untamed". This is a brutal climb, much steep than the photo indicates. |
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| This is the southern staging area. |
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| This is the main staging area. There is plenty of space for all types of RVs and campers. |
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