The Mystery of Montezuma Well, Arizona

[@bentontatum4175]

67 yo and the first time that I went there was about 50 years ago, no concrete pathways, just basically walked the same path as the original inhabitants. There were steps down to the well. I have been back there no less than 20 times in the last 60 years. I never drive down HWY 17 without stopping there, unless it's at night and the park is closed. Another good spot too stop at that is close by is Montazuma's Castle. Plan at least a half a day and take a lunch or snacks.

[@corneliusdinkmeyer2190]

I’ve been to Montezumas Castle! It’s beautiful.

[@briangreen9677]

I live not far from this site and the first time I went there I was the only one there other than the Ranger so they came along with me as I explored, pointing out things I might not have seen otherwise. The Ranger mentioned that the water has a high Arsenic content due to subsurface mineralogy and that's why it shouldn't be swam in or drunk. The habitations in the cave near the water's surface are the most intriguing of all of them because they are rather extensive. I wasn't allowed to go back, but with a powerful flashlight you can see that it goes back quite a ways and there were many structures built back there. They also pointed out some petroglyphs etched into the stone that are easy to miss if you don't know exactly where to look. If you go to this site, I highly recommend talking with the Rangers. They will give you lots of clues about what to look for that you might not see on your own.

[@RoadsideDiscovery]

I believe there's a lot more to explore in the area besides of the Well, hidden caves, indigenous artefacts, etc.

[@InvisibleCitizen]

I am a retired engineer and a novice homesteader, so I admired the simple irrigation channels that were used to irrigate the crops in the valley. It looks like they have messed up the original channels. They always say they are protecting them while they are now not original. Sad!

[@e.t.p.3710]

Nice coverage, syrupy narration.

[@RoadsideDiscovery]

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[@avoid222]

cool video, you should make some about the superstition mountains

[@VINTERIUM..EXPLORIUM.1]

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[@dougwatches]

Thanks for this video; we usually miss Montezuma Well, in favor of Montezuma Castle or even Tuzigoot National Park, but will have to make it a point not to skip it when we're headed up the 17.

[@outwest100az]

Man has always lived where the water is, yea I know no da. We have a long history out in the desert and not many care to find out how cool the desert really is. Been wandering around Arizona for over 45 years, not so much now but know where all the water is, of course. Nice job

[@RoadsideDiscovery]

Glad you liked it! I agree, there are so many amazing places to explore in the desert!

[@MikeMarley-r9s]

Beaver Creek is a great hike overnight.

[@nerolsalguod4649]

Very nice.

[@RoadsideDiscovery]

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[@jeannerogers7085]

Montezuma Well is an enchanting place. I was ther3csome 20 years ago, and remember it well. Th3 little houses were accessible, but I did not enter them - much too nice for rattlesnakes in there. I understood that neighboring indigenous folks held ceremonies there. I wonder if they still do?

[@InvisibleCitizen]

We visited years ago when we lived in Tucson Az.

[@vickywhitesell7482]

Camp Verdee not Verday. The well is an abyss like limestone sinkhole partly full of water, millions of gallons of water evaporate daily from the sinkhole

[@RoadsideDiscovery]

They say there’s a double bottom in this hole…

[@MichaelaBurgnon]

Love going there

[@corneliusdinkmeyer2190]

Is the water drinkable?

[@g.m.robertson8700]

Yes its great I've been there but,,this is the very 1st time that I did not hear it referred to as Montezumas' Well ....😮

[@budyfixit]

Does this wells water contain Montezumas revenge?

[@markthomas3730]

drink some of this well water and find out !

[@budyfixit]

@@markthomas3730 hard pass

[@corneliusdinkmeyer2190]

I’ve never heard of a water scorpion before.

[@ClovisMartinez-t1y]

It was never called Martin as well recently they added the name

[@ClovisMartinez-t1y]

It was never called Montazuma. It was a patchy springs.

[@peterbarlow8912]

Took my children there over 25 years ago. The trails to the water works were closed then also. Disappointed then and now. We can put a man on the moon…….

[@wout123100]

some people are always dissapointed so easily, maybe to much hollywood in you.

[@peterbarlow8912]

Disappointed they can’t get it fixed in 2 1/2 decades.

[@carlwalker3557]

Ignorant to moon landing lies. Nixons secretary said outright of witnessing their schemes and approval of them.

[@ClovisMartinez-t1y]

Apache Springs was the real name

[@albertmontes11]

It's Moctezuma check history. First nation people......geez

[@davidfisher4104]

Oh, you seem nice!

[@bobstud3754]

This is what happens when an English Major goes down the trail less traveled.

[@garyrogers6977]

too much hyperbole

[@carlwalker3557]

Exactly! Way too noticeable.

[@anneearley6328]

Where does the water end up?