ourwaytoroam 11 Posted April 21 We wanted to share a recent backcountry trip that we did out to the old Boyer Cabin - a little gem of Arizona history! This trip is worth a day (or two) in the backcountry! We took Forest Service Road 97 (just North of Across Rd) on the way in, which eventually turns into 895 and drops you right down into the canyon where the cabin is. Taking 97 is definitely the spicier option. There’s a steep entry and exit through a wash filled with big rock gardens that’ll get your attention real quick. But our Unimog camper handled it like a champ, and honestly, it made the route that much more fun. Once we got to Boyer Cabin, we slowed things down and spent the afternoon exploring the old homestead. There’s still quite a bit standing out there; the main house, bunk quarters, an old barn, and even some stables. It’s one of those places where you can just wander around and imagine what life must’ve been like out there. We did a little digging, and it looks like the cabin was built in the 1880s by Joseph Boyer. What makes it even more interesting is that he appears to have been connected to the Pleasant Valley War, showing up in records tied to the Graham-Tewksbury feud starting around 1886. He’s also mentioned in connection with indictments out of Prescott tied to the Middleton ranch shooting and other events in the area. Wild to stand in a place with that kind of history, especially knowing it all unfolded around the Young–Globe area. After we were done exploring, we continued out on Forest Road 895 to complete the loop. 895 was in great shape overall. Still plenty of exposure along the shelf road to keep things interesting, but absolutely beautiful the whole way with views of Roosevelt Lake below. If you’ve got a capable rig, this is such a fun way to explore it, but you can also hike in if that’s more your speed. Whether you make it a long day trip or camp out on the surrounding Forest Service land, it’s absolutely worth the trip! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
