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Box Canyon – Side Canyon (I)

By September 11, 2022 July 5th, 2025 No Comments
Approx hike distance (miles): 6.0 Area: NE Florence
Accum.  elevation gain (feet): 600 Park Entry Fee: No
Low to high elevation gain: N/A SCAMR All Trails Map: No
Recommended gas donation: $10 Website for reference info: N/A
Unpaved miles: 9 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: Yes Boulder Hopping: Yes
Difficulty: Moderate Water Crossings: Possible
Restrooms at Trailhead: No Gloves Required: No

 

Special Instructions:

This is a loop hike starting in Box Canyon. There is a possibility of sighting Desert Bighorn sheep. Be prepared for a climb of 8’ up and down boulders. Bring water and a snack.

Directions:

Take Felix Rd south to Hunt Hwy, turn left on Hunt Hwy to AZ 79. Turn left (north) on AZ 79 for 0.2 mile to Price Road (just before railroad tracks). Turn right on Price Road. At 1.8 miles, stay right, still on Price Rd (note GPS may say Price Station). 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. GPS coordinates are from this parking area.