The Phoenix Tucson Box Canyon Tour happens in Florence, Arizona, about halfway between Tucson and Phoenix on State Route 79. Driving time from either city is approximately 1.5 hours depending on your location.
Our trail is about 34 miles in length and about 3.25 hours in duration. Elevation gain and descent is over 1500 vertical feet as we climb up and over the front range of the Pinal Mountains.
Along the tour your guide will point out Indian petroglyphs left over from the ancient Native Americans. Another point of interest is an old adobe building that served as a way station for the Butterfield Overland Stage Coach Company during the 1860’s Express on what was know as the “Butterfield The real highlight of the tour is Box Canyon.
The middle 3 miles is slot canyon with walls that are about 1500 feet high on both sides and only about 15-20 feet apart in some places. The scenery is incredible!
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Single ATV Riders Drivers must be minimum of 15.5 years old with learners permit or valid drivers license. . Please wear long pants and closed toed shoes. Guests must driver to meet our guide(s) at the Trail head directly for start of tour - there is not a physical address but the nearest physical address is: River Bottom Grill 2501 N HWY 79, Florence, AZ 85132. Then the meeting place is on Price Stanton Rd which is nearby and once they turn onto Price it's about 3/4 of a mile on the right side of the road.. Singles hold 1 person - if wanting to ride 2 people on one quad - please call company directly.. PLEASE ARRIVE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO ACTIVITY START TIME
Check- in time is 30 Minutes PRIOR to tour start time.