Gold Mines and Ghost Towns near Wickenburg – Searching Arizona Abandoned Places

Gold Mines and Ghost Towns near Wickenburg – Searching Arizona Abandoned Places

If you’re looking for an off-road adventure to some abandoned places in Arizona, you’ve come to the right place. On this episode I venture into the back country near Wickenburg to see some of the old gold mines and ghost towns. What I discovered is that a few of these abandoned places, such as Vulture Mine, are in the midst of a renaissance. Vulture City, which is right next to Vulture Mine has been completely restored and is now a wonderful tourist attraction, educating visitors on how gold was once mined. The next door mine is fully operational once again. With gold prices so high, people are back on these old claims trying their luck at prospecting and trying to get what the ol’ timers left behind.

In addition to these Arizona gold mines and ghost towns, I also went on a wonderful hike in the Hassayampa River Wilderness area. I ventured down a rugged road toward Box Canyon Hideout, only to find that I was above it with no way to reach to canyon floor. I camped out three days exploring this region, come along as I show you want I discovered.

I’d like to thank Raptor Series for loaning me their amazing rig and for sponsoring this video.

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21 Comments

  1. Gianluca Martella on June 7, 2022 at 10:43 am

    I’m planning my trip in 2022, my second tour around the US. Miss the US way too much. Love these vids 😀

  2. Travis B on June 7, 2022 at 10:48 am

    Cool the guy from the hangover mines gold too

  3. BN Products-USA on June 7, 2022 at 10:56 am

    What a cool video and amazing truck! Wickenburg sure does have some interesting things to explore.

  4. david breen on June 7, 2022 at 10:57 am

    neat video. constellation rd. looked like it would be ok for an adventure motorcycle. unless that is what they call sugar sand. i would love to metal detect some of those places.

  5. Off-Roading Arizona on June 7, 2022 at 10:59 am

    Coleman makes a cheap iron fold up fire ring that works great. Easy to set up! Good video.

  6. Gary Stout on June 7, 2022 at 10:59 am

    The Monte Cristo Lode Mine #1 is Owned not Abandoned. You’re not Allowed below the Surface. Just because you don’t see anything doesn’t mean it’s abandoned. Please be Respectful. It’s been worked since 2012.

  7. Howard Blount on June 7, 2022 at 11:06 am

    Totally excellent! You do such beautiful video work, reminding me why I don’t want to work that hard. LOL! That said, your efforts are much appreciated, and I enjoyed exploring abandoned Arizona with you. Definitely a few locations to add to my bucket list.

  8. Rw Dupuy on June 7, 2022 at 11:07 am

    I came to see the vistas NOT the FACE of the dude … gotta go…. ain’t gonna come back….

  9. Gold Hunter Exploration - Sheikh Kamarul Azmi on June 7, 2022 at 11:09 am

    Nice

  10. One Eye on June 7, 2022 at 11:12 am

    i believe what you smelled was bat piss. if you were to venture into those shafts make sure to bring head protection theyll get in your hair tennis or badmitton rackets are great defense to have also lol

  11. Robert Lyman on June 7, 2022 at 11:19 am

    These mine videos have inspired me to get a drone and license. Good for mountain surveillance for adits

  12. Dan Balser on June 7, 2022 at 11:20 am

    Attended High School in Wickenburg 1981-84. Sure is a great place to live and lots of cool things to Explorer. Now I live out of state enjoy the video take care.

  13. Character_Zer0 on June 7, 2022 at 11:21 am

    At 12:08, sir those are goats

  14. Brent Gordon on June 7, 2022 at 11:21 am

    I love the vid my favorite channel is Mike’s road trip anyway how are you doing with COVID-19 wearing mask 😷 check achol check love the camp fire use to remind me of the olden days when I was a kid

  15. I BRAKE FOR BEDROCK on June 7, 2022 at 11:23 am

    I think you came across a couple drunk bears …..

  16. Travels with Lucky on June 7, 2022 at 11:28 am

    Great video…. here is a view of desert land outside of Wickenburg. https://youtu.be/pWiGZpGISVc

  17. Vendetta Prospecting on June 7, 2022 at 11:34 am

    ive see that truck a few times lol!

  18. ArizonaGoldNuggets on June 7, 2022 at 11:35 am

    Good informative video! Here is a video I made, finding gold around the San Domingo Wash area near Morristown Arizona https://youtu.be/FDv9GKuEoIo

  19. Jeff 1911 on June 7, 2022 at 11:36 am

    that cave is called "Mistake Mine" at 14:30 time

  20. YourMarketingCoach on June 7, 2022 at 11:37 am

    Great video! Really makes me want to go off and explore. Oh my gosh, and that ruck is amazing!

  21. Mihaela Popa on June 7, 2022 at 11:41 am

    I was never much into ghost towns but your video raised my interest! And my god I love your rig!! Looks perfect for this kind of roadtrips!

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