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Martinez Goldmine (A)

By September 14, 2022 July 2nd, 2025 No Comments
Approx hike distance (miles): 12.5 Area: Box Canyon
Accum.  elevation gain (feet): 800 Park Entry Fee: N/A
Low to high elevation gain: N/A SCAMR All Trails Map: No
Recommended gas donation: $10 Website for reference info: N/A
Unpaved miles: 10 Trailhead GPS Coordinates 33.13080, -111.20555
Road Conditions: Poor High clearance vehicle req’d: Yes

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in

Trail Conditions
Maintained Trail: No Uneven footing Yes
Steep side drop-offs No Steep Trail: No
Off Trial (scratchy) No Slippery Trail Surfaces: No
Use of hands required: No Boulder Hopping: Yes
Difficulty: Moderate Water Crossings: Possible
Restrooms at Trailhead: No Gloves Required: No

 

Special Instructions:

This hike follows Box Side Canyon going and Box Canyon coming back. Bring plenty of water, lunch, and a flashlight to check out some caves and mines. Bring plenty of water and food for a snack and lunch.

Directions:

Take Felix Road south to Hunt Hwy. Turn left on Hunt Hwy to AZ 79. Turn left on AZ 79 for 0.2 mile to Price Rd (just before the railroad tracks). Turn right on Price Rd. At 1.8 miles, stay right, still on Price Rd. At T-intersection (4.0 miles) turn right on Water Way. At 9.9 miles, stay left. This is Box Canyon Rd. Follow Box Canyon Rd for 3 miles. Parking is on the right.