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| Hiking | 13.23 Miles |
2,325 AEG |
| | Hiking | 13.23 Miles | 6 Hrs 27 Mns | | 2.28 mph |
| 2,325 ft AEG | 39 Mns Break | | | |
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| partners | | The drive passes Country Thunder grounds. Further in, there is a fabulous stretch of saguaros. Based on their pristine condition, it's clear that the focus on this well-visited area is still further in.
SubiBru got us started well into the narrows of Box Canyon. The first thing we heard stepping out was kids playing, seemingly from above.
The lure of Box Canyon is obvious, being remarkably close to the valley. We quickly realized a family with a shiny new Bronco was just ahead of us, playing around on the rocks. Two motorcycles, and that was it for human life until our last miles on the return.
A riparian area about 4.5 miles in for us was an unexpected treat. There was a spring, with a small flow into a pool 0.2 mi north of the unnamed spring on Topo.
Martinez Mine and Mill has enough intrigue to make your mind ponder.
I pitched an in-and-out/get'er-done hike. The driver wanted the full tour to make me squeal, and it didn't disappoint.
Synopsis
Schullhauser wrote a classic guide in 2007, and it's been on my someday list ever since. The 18-year before/after difference in structures is worth a gander.
The loop had a couple of unfriendly spots for me, but the whole enchilada was mighty intriguing once. There was more fascinating geology throughout than I expected.
High clearance in the best of conditions is possible to where we started, with the right driver and a small vehicle. You won't get much further without increasing luck. |
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