Box Canyon ATV Tour in Florence, Arizona

Meet your group and guide at the time you chose for your tour. Listen to a short safety briefing before you get your helmet, goggles, and gloves. Follow your guide in your easy-to-operate automatic ATV through the mountains and into Box Canyon where the real fun begins.

The trail is about 34 miles (54717 meters) long. Ride through gorgeous areas of the canyon stopping at several spots for picture opportunities. See an old adobe building that used to serve as a way station for the Butterfield Overland Stage Coach Company during the 1860s. Pass by an old miners’ building and a post office built in the 1800s. Plus, see historical petroglyphs left over from the ancient Native Americans up close.

This trip really is an adventure. The canyon walls you drive through sometimes reach up to 1500-feet (457-meters) high, and cacti and rocky terrains are everywhere. Your guide is also super experienced to help you through all weather conditions, such as the heat or rain.  

*Select 1 adult when booking a Double ATV

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!

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Minimum ATV operation age is 15 1/2 years with learners permit
Please wear long pants and closed toed shoes
A $500 Security Deposit is REQUIRED per vehicle before the tour.
Not wheelchair accessible
Adult pricing applies to all travelers
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers