Historic SENATOR HIGHWAY: Offroad Adventure From Prescott to Crown King | A True Arizona Adventure

We did it! The drive from Prescott to Crown King on the Senator Highway spans 37 miles, offering scenic views and a rugged, adventurous offroad experience through the Arizona landscape. It's some lost footage fun!
The Senator Highway holds a rich history that dates back to 1866. It was named after the Senator Mine, which was one of the prominent mines in the area. The road was initially established as a toll road, serving as a crucial transportation route for miners and settlers in the region. Over time, the Senator Highway expanded and became an important link between Crown King and Prescott, Arizona.
The oldest section of the Senator Highway was built in 1866, and it has since undergone various improvements and modifications. Today, the highway stretches approximately 37 miles, offering a scenic and adventurous journey for travelers. Along the way, you'll pass by the remnants of the Senator Mine, a reminder of the area's mining history.
As for the route from Prescott to Crown King, it is an exciting and challenging trail that spans about 37 miles. The journey begins in Prescott and takes you through picturesque landscapes, including ponderosa pine forests. The route offers a little bit of everything, from scenic views to historical landmarks.
The Senator Highway has become popular among off-road enthusiasts and regular travelers alike. It provides an opportunity to explore the rugged terrain and experience the beauty of Arizona's natural landscapes. Whether you're interested in the history of mining or simply looking for an adventurous drive, the Senator Highway and its route from Prescott to Crown King offer a unique and memorable experience.
Please note that the information provided is based on real-time data and may be subject to change. It is always a good idea to check for any updates or road conditions before embarking on your journey.
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Welcome to the Cactus Atlas! We are Glenn and Amy and invite you to join us as we visit all sorts of locations across the American West. We tour both natural and man-made attractions.
Our base of operations is in the Phoenix, AZ area. We do a lot of hiking, day trips, and campground reviews and hope that we will be a great resource if you are planning a trip to the American West. We also hope to delight you with our exciting adventures!

[@kelly60118]

Becoming increasingly concerned that Slim is our new narrator. I'm sure he's a great AI but I'm just really not a fan. I'm sure I'm in the minority though.

[@CactusAtlas]

We have an update video on Monday where we address this concern. Not to give it all away, but in summary, you’ll see one day a week devoted to videos like this with Slim, and another day of our traditional content. The views and engagement is trending to be higher when Slim’s involved, but a couple videos is not enough to make any determinations. We are planning another multi day road trip right now which will be heavy on Glenn stuff for those who dislike the Slim schtick.

[@user-bi6ok5kq9l]

I also am not a fan of the Slim voice .... hope that changes soon

[@ENJIMEEREBAY]

Not entertainment for me either.

[@davel7642]

I agree with the other comments. Not a fan of AI.

[@calvinallen9508]

I just now happened to find your channel in my feed and was thrilled to watch your video based upon its title. However, this is my first experience with hearing an Ai narration ( that I know of at least). Frankly, I'm not a fan. In fact, it's such a turn-off that I'm not gonna watch or follow your content. No offense intended. AI is just not my thing, apparently. All the best to you and yours.

[@ScramblinJim]

I really like “ AI” Slim. He adds a different dynamic not found elsewhere. I really enjoy his dry humor.

[@CactusAtlas]

Thanks! We've been having a bit of fun injecting our humor into the videos. 😊

[@davidelack8809]

Brother man, the new direction for your videos is outrageously awesome! I am having difficulty seeing to post comment from the tears of laughter! I have been watching your videos for quite a while and always found them very entertaining,while not a fan of AI I think this addition to your videos is brilliant. Carry on wayward son and be safe. ps I hope you appreciate the sainted woman who is willing to go with you sniffing trees! Tombstone clips are spot on!

[@CactusAtlas]

Hahaha!! No sainted woman here. I enjoy sniffing them as well. (Seriously, I wanted to bring that sap home to smell, but I figure better to leave it alone.) We've had a lot of fun playing out the Slim character and scripting our humor into videos. 😄

[@WillySmith-sd4em]

Definitely like the new roof cam.

[@CactusAtlas]

Sweet! Thanks for the feedback. 😄👍

[@chuckjohnson8317]

OK, I’m not upset, I just hear your heart into what you do when your talking. Definitely enjoy your videos just not a fan of AI. Thanks for the reply. I hope you have a safe & blessed day my friend.🙏❤️🇺🇸

[@LoriBH]

Another fun video, thank you guys! Happy to see you gaining subscribers-you deserve that! In 2017 we took our new stock F150 on this route-we started at Crown King and attempted to get to Prescott. We got to the spot you show at 13:30 in your video and felt it got too sketchy for comfort, so we ended up turning around and taking the alternate route that comes out in Mayer. In 2019 we got the truck lifted a bit and put aggressive tires on it, so now we need to go back and try it again!

[@CactusAtlas]

Yay! Love that! Hopefully things haven't changed too much for the worse and you get to finish the route. There's a lot of beautiful scenery to see on that other side. 😊

[@DeborahFlorian-gy6lw]

"I've not yet begun to defile myself".....gotta be one of the best Doc Holiday quotes! So you guys are tree sniffers, just love you both! 💫🌵🏜️✨

[@CactusAtlas]

In a long, long list of great Doc Holliday quotes from that movie, I have to agree. Then again, ask me tomorrow and I'll likely change my mind. 😂

[@SwiftyTravels]

Another fun trip to pass the time over dinner at the dallas airport this evening! Beautiful scenery!!

[@CactusAtlas]

Ooooooh. You have my sympathies. Hopefully heading home??

[@SwiftyTravels]

@@CactusAtlas yes! I made it!!!

[@kenclifton1843]

I've heard of tree huggers, but really tree sniffers? It's funny nonetheless. I love slim. he's a great narrator. Makes me want to get a 4x4. Anyway great videos. Keep up the great work and sniffing!

[@CactusAtlas]

Hahahah!! 🤣 Don't knock it until you sniff it?? (Somehow I don't think that will ever become a saying.) Thanks so much!! 😊

[@jersey63]

Slim is hilarious 😂!

[@CactusAtlas]

Awww. We're happy to hear you enjoy our... err... "his" humor. 🥲

[@Aztom40]

Have driven the route from Lake Pleasant in a stock 96 XJ Jeep Cherokee with 30" tires. It's more technical and that can obviously change depending on how much snow and rain have worked over the road.

[@CactusAtlas]

That's the hard thing to convey on a video. It could be fine when you go and a year later be torn up from rains, etc.

[@user-hs6kv2il2q]

Love this video especially the shots of traveling on the rough terrain, it provides a great insight into the road. Also, love, love the tree smelling.

[@CactusAtlas]

We heard about the smell of Ponderosas on the Grand Canyon Railway and we've been sniffing ever since! 🤣

[@oxycocus]

Super-like. What a fantastic way to see a part of Arizona not often seen. And the pine cones smell awesome.

[@CactusAtlas]

Yay! Glad you enjoyed it! 😄

[@scotts3938]

Enjoyed the ride and scenery. Slim is a great guide.

[@CactusAtlas]

He tries. He has the advantage of having the Internet to research and the ability to "edit his words" before a video is edited. 😉😅

[@richardbeee]

Definitely would have brought my gold pan and shovel on that ride. Y'all could have picked me up on the way back...maybe!😊

[@CactusAtlas]

Hahaha! No doubt there might have been a small find here or there. I know in Crown King there's people who go panning.

[@conniewaite1371]

I like his voice

[@conniewaite1371]

Forester John sells bottled oils of several pine trees.i love the fragrances too

[@CactusAtlas]

Okay, I'm going to pretend I didn't just read that. Having never heard of Forester John, I naturally looked him up and now I'm itching for my house to smell like a forest. 🤣😂

[@conniewaite1371]

@@CactusAtlas let me know how you like them! I miss the smell of the black hills in South Dakota

[@smille12]

Did this drive in a 2wd ford ranger about 10 years ago, no issues, now doing it in a 4 runner, much easier

[@CactusAtlas]

I can imagine the difference is quite noticeable. 😅

[@JTube571]

The backway to Crown King trail is considered difficult and only suitable for lifted 4WD vehicles. I hope to do it some day but I won't go alone. 😅

[@CactusAtlas]

We're hoping to add that one to our list as well. One of these days! 😅

[@christopherjames1453]

Love the Cleator Yacht Club.

[@CactusAtlas]

It was a pretty fun looking little place. We showed that on our other video but it was early when we passed it.

[@frasiec]

Looks doable but that can change

[@CactusAtlas]

Oh, for sure. Trails can always change. 👍

[@johnchedsey1306]

I've always wondered if there was a way to get between Crown King and Prescott and given I have a Nissan, the answer "well, not for the likes of me!" But it would appear I could go the main way into Crown King and still have an enjoyable time.

[@CactusAtlas]

Oh, yeah. The main way is super easy to do. Just a bit of washboard, but definitely no rocks. 😊

[@michaelturano7522]

Great video as always But gotta ask At Palace Station down at the creek Did i see an old tire laying on the otherside?

[@CactusAtlas]

Not sure, but it wouldn't surprise me. We find all sorts of unfortunate garbage when out and about on trails. Aluminum cans and spent shell casing being the unfortunate majority.

[@michaelturano7522]

@@CactusAtlas Yup a tire🤬

[@martiawesome]

what would you suggest for a beginner "off roader" to try a route first. just forest road near prescott , all forest roads in phoenix is just sand lol.prescott has nice views and trees its just a stock f150 4wd. leveled with all terrain tires.?

[@CactusAtlas]

Most of what I am familiar with is south of you, but in recent memory, a couple easy ones we enjoy are castle hit springs road or an old road that goes by SASCO AZ. We have videos on both. As it warms up, I’ll be doing more trails further north, so may have better suggestions for your area in the future.

[@keith9716]

This one is about as easy as they come. Just don't go right after it rains, and call the General Store in Crown King to make sure there aren't any washouts or downed trees blocking the road.

[@chuckmcconnell5823]

We did like your program, but now you seem to have the computer (AI) doing the narrative more it isn't the same. Just let Slim drive and talk less.

[@CactusAtlas]

We will be discussing this in Monday's video.

[@chuckjohnson8317]

Definitely don’t like your AI narrator, I like it much better when you narrate.

[@CactusAtlas]

Fair enough. I wish we both had the time for Glenn to narrate all the time. Voiceovers take quite a bit longer to write, record, and tweak audio than writing a quick script and using text to speech services unfortunately. 😞 We talk about our use of it and creating the character of Slim in Monday's video.