RETURN to Mount Ord | Arizona Scenic Drive Success! Easy Western Route, Epic Views & Summit Lookout

After a rough first attempt, Glenn returns to Mount Ord using the western route—and it’s a completely different experience. Peaceful roads, stunning Arizona views, and a long-awaited summit achievement make this scenic drive one worth watching. After our last rough experience near Mount Ord, Glenn returns for redemption—this time taking the western entrance route. What follows is the complete opposite of the difficult northern approach: a peaceful, relaxing scenic drive with incredible Arizona mountain views the entire way up. This route offers forest roads, sweeping overlooks, and a far more enjoyable path to one of central Arizona’s most rewarding summits. Sometimes the right route makes all the difference. At the top of Mount Ord, Glenn finally reaches a destination he’s wanted to accomplish for quite some time. With a lookout area, communication towers, and panoramic views stretching across the landscape, this trip becomes less about challenge and more about appreciation, persistence, and enjoying the journey. If you enjoy Arizona scenic drives, backroad adventures, mountain views, and peaceful travel content, this one is for you. VIDEO FILMED: 04/04/2026 ▬▬ R E L A T E D V I D E O S ▬▬ ⚪    • When an “Easy” 15-Mile Off-Road Trail Goes...   ▬▬ L I N K S ▬▬ ⚪ Gear we use - https://www.amazon.com/shop/thecactus... ⚪ onX Offroad App - https://alnk.to/gKQ0FLG ⚪ See where we've been - https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mi... ⚪ Music from Epidemic Sound - https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra... (As an Amazon Associate and onX Affiliate we earn from qualifying purchases.) _____________________________________________________________ ✅ Find us on Instagram, Bluesky, Threads, & Facebook - @cactusatlas. ✅ Check out our website - https://cactusatlas.com 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!