We enjoyed the wrap around gorgeous views. Loved the hike and loved the scenery throughout. Lots of bear scat between Josephine Saddle and Old Baldy Saddle. Please call 9163461725 for return and reward. Wrightson is the 5400 ft Madera Canyon Trailhead to the northwest of the peak. A little note about securing food and general awareness might be . Very tired but worth it. Spikes and poles are necessary for most to complete the trail at this time of year. A couple of ladies my age had started their hike shortly before me. (520) 388-8300, https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coronado/recarea/?recid=25772, DRD Temporary Turkey Creek Road Closure #03-05-01-23-008, SVRD Temporary Container Area Closure Order #03-05-03-23-007, Temporary Road Closure Order #03-05-01-23-002, Occupancy and Use Restrictions Order 03-05-05-23-003, Bighorn Sheep Closure Order: 03-05-05-22-002. Ian etc. Gas up water at baldy spring. Beautiful worth the time. As soon as one of the hikers said she came from the Abbey up the road, we couldn't help but hear "The Sound of Music" dancing in our heads as we looked up at Mt. There are several springs at different locations, including Bog Spring, Sprung Spring, Kent Spring, Armour Spring, Baldy Spring, McBeth Spring and Bellows Spring. Mont Tremblant National Park is an incredible 583 square miles (1510 km) and towers nearly 1.000 meters (3,280 feet) at its highest point. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Those colorful leaves were probably coming from either the sycamores or the cottonwoods. LockA locked padlock If you have experience hiking in snow and can follow the trail, I highly recommend doing so. The hike begins on Gardner Canyon Road, where the better-known Gardner Canyon Trail also begins. About 20 minutes south of Tucson, exit on Continental Road (there's an obvious sign for Madera Canyon Recreation Area). Location: 40 miles south of Tucson, 70 miles northwest of Nogales. Just a great hike, perfect day. Children refers to the set of objects that logically fall under a given object. Below the summit. He observed that too often hikers rush through hikes without giving themselves enough time to enjoy the scenery. The trails are easy and well maintained but carry a steady climb of 4,036 feet from bottom to summit. I feel like this was somewhere around 13 miles total instead of 10. Its hard but worth the effort. Youll truly want them for the decent. It is located in Madera Canyon, part of the Santa Rita mountains and the Coronado National Forest, and it's a popular excursion approximately 30-minutes south of Tucson. Great trail! View on the summit was spectacular! There are 1 OTC hunts in this unit. Went up and back from TH to Josephine Saddle on the Supertrail which is a great trail. Beautiful hike. Busier than I expected. Good workout. Oh. View Mt. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 11 min to complete. Needed microspikes coming up Baldy Trail after the first 3 miles and didn't remove them till sometime around the Gardner Canyon cutoff from the Super Trail. Take this trail until it intersects with the Kent Spring jeep trail and then continue up the jeep trail to Kent Spring. Along the trail, we didn't see any bears, but we found plenty of bear scat. Not a lot of fresh scat. Cactus Forest Trail & Mica View Trail Loop 24. . Super Trail to Mount Wrightson Appendix A: Outdoor Retailers . I enjoyed the Super Trail but, in the future, I'll stick with the Old Baldy Trail both ascending and descending. I only saw two people on my way up after leaving at 5am but saw at least 50 headed up on my way back down. Views where amazing. Beautiful on the saddle but clouds were coming. Another hiker saw a bear earlier. Reached the trailhead and by the time I started my hike, it was 7:00 AM. The Super Trail, also from the Madera Canyon trailhead, is not as steep but is far longer at 8.1 miles (13.0km). However, his season came to an end after he suffered a foot injury that led to him being placed on season-ending injured reserve. Definitely agree with others that micro spikes were needed for safety higher up. Other hikers actually took pictures of bear. Located within the Wilderness are the headwaters of Madera Canyon, one of the most famous birdwatching areas in the Southwest. At that point, I was 2 miles from trailhead and 45 miles from Tucson. Leave Interstate 19 at the Continental Road/Madera Canyon Exit and follow the Madera Canyon Road about 13.5 miles to the Mt Wrightson Picnic Area entrance. No conditions reported in the past 7 days. However, be prepared for wintery weather at the summit, especially during spring and fall when the valley below is temperate. With a prominence of 4591 ft, Mt. For this novice hiker it was not easy for me, but the trail is well marked and the views were amazing as you can imagine. 12.2 miles total. Explore this 10.3-mile loop trail near Amado, Arizona. This enormous wildlife sanctuary is Quebecs second largest park and is home to 6 rivers, 400 lakes, a myriad of waterfalls, numerous streams and 40 mammal species. Wrightson via the Crest Trail #144 is the same no matter which trail youve followed to the saddle. Super Trail is a great trail, especially if you want to mix in some running. There are obvious signs for Madera Canyon along the way.Once on White Horse Canyon Road, you'll drive 11 miles straight into the Madera Canyon Recreation Area, enjoying a view of Wrightson along the way. Difficult at times but loved the challenge. Looking northeast toward the Whetstone Mountains and Gardner Canyon. The views were magnificent. Lots of fun and great views. See how weather varies by elevation within a unit by selecting an elevation range. Ice and snow from the saddle up. Experience this 13.1-mile loop trail near Green Valley, Arizona. Want to report conditions for this trail? The two speed walkers were there. Advertise on HuntScore and reach hunters interested in this hunting unit! It's a great way to start this 13.5 mile scenic hike. Dogs on leashHikingViewsWildflowersWildlifeNo shade ContactGetting There Arizona Office of Tourism, 2702 N. 3rd St., Suite 4015 , Phoenix, AZ, 85004, Phone: 888-520-3434, Fax: 602-240-5432, mfioritt@pni.com The park is opened 365 days a year and offers a long list of summer and winter activities for every member of the family. We made the summit without much complaint. Quick way to get 4000 of elevation gain! Easy to follow steep trek but well worth it as the views are incredible on a clear day. I had to break trail for 100 yards or so on the north facing section of Super Trail just after turning off from the summit trail. Some ice and snow but it was manageable. Cant wait to come back! Go to the right (strangely not marked on the sign). Loved Mt Wrightson! This is our fourth trip up this trail. Sunny areas are slushy, shaded areas are powdery. But bring lots of water and snacks if you are planning to make it to the top. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! Old Baldy is the most heavily traveled and also remains the coolest of the two by keeping a more northerly aspect and staying in the trees for almost its entire length. The 9453 ft Mt. So much fun. Enjoy the sunset and night alone up top on a flat spot inside the old lookout foundation. I would rate it as difficult. Share sensitive information only A real adventure. An official website of the Due to extensive damage caused by a fire in the summer of 2005, both the Old Baldy and Super trails have been closed. Official websites use .gov A .gov Beautiful forest and glimpses of the summit. )Inside the Madera Canyon Recreation Area, follow the road as it goes past some gift shops and lodges and winds its way up the canyon for several miles. Pre monsoon (no chance of storm). Towering more than 7,000 feet over the surrounding savannas and deserts, Mt. The Old Baldy Trail is open to the summit as of March 2006. My partner was wet, but happy. Another two miles of steady, sometimes steep uphill and you arrive at Shovel Saddle, so named for a shovel that used to be stuck in the ground there but has since disappeared. Lemmon, Mica Mountain, Rincon Peak, Mt. Turn left onto this side road and drive a few hundred feet and you'll come to two parking lots. Create a free account to read the rest of this bear hunting note! Towering more than 7,000 feet over the surrounding savannas and deserts, Mt. Watch for the Pipeline Trail coming off the left at a steep uphill angle. Updated 8/05. 4 hours to the summit. Unit 34A has Sonoran desert, Arizona chaparral, desert grassland, pine forest, and several riparian corridors. A great hike! Had a 55-mile drive. Tucson, AZ 85701 300 W. Congress St. I was really enjoying being there. Beautiful trees. Look at it from afar (maybe from nearby Mount Ian) and you'll be in awe of its pleasing . Mount Wrightson Comments. Nice trail, easy to navigatestill pretty tough. However, there were plenty of other trees along the trail starting with mesquite and palo verde, along with alligator juniper pine, pinon pine, dry oak and scrub oak. But the views were beautiful and endless every you looked. Hopkins and the observatory. Around 2 miles later you will arrive at Amour Spring, then another half mile brings you to the junction with Crest Trail. Enjoy! I broke down the hike below, and all the mileages are per my own watch: (520) 281-2296. The temperature was perfect, not too many people, zero bugs and there were birds galoremy 1 star comes from the incline. Lots of bear scat along the trail. (58), Comments (520) 388-8300, https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coronado/recarea/?recid=25766, DRD Temporary Turkey Creek Road Closure #03-05-01-23-008, SVRD Temporary Container Area Closure Order #03-05-03-23-007, Temporary Road Closure Order #03-05-01-23-002, Occupancy and Use Restrictions Order 03-05-05-23-003, Bighorn Sheep Closure Order: 03-05-05-22-002. Beautiful views and great, changing scenery all the way. Amazing hike - bring lunch, snacks, 3 liter of water and sunscreen. You will have to pay a $5 day use fee for parking in the national forest. It was beautiful up there! The trail made what felt like a million switchbacks going up toward a saddle to the north of the summit. Robert Ronning, another Sierra Club hiker on this trek, said he was glad to hike Bear Springs Trail and Smith was a terrific leader as the hikers took time to take photographs and enjoy the scenery. Enjoyed most of the trail all to myself only passing by a few other groups on the way up or down. You will encounter snow from fall through early spring.As a testament to its dangers, there's a memorial at Josephine Saddle (the first saddle where the two trails meet) for three unlucky boy scouts who perished there in a freak winter storm in November 1958. If you plan on hunting in higher elevation, as a rule of thumb, expect the tempture to decrease roughly 5 for every 1000' in elevation gain. You'd be a fool not to bring spikes and poles! Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 33 min to complete. Noise in numbers. Not technical at all. regresan por la 134(Super Trail) se hace un poco ms largo el tramo, yo sub el 12 de Feb y para el siguiente da se esperaban ms nevadas, as que tener mucho cuidado, muchas zonas resbalosas. Wrightson is the highest point of the Santa Rita Mountains that rise 35 miles to the south of Tucson, Arizona. Beautiful and looooong. Mount Hopkins and Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory. February Temperature Nogales, Nogales International Airport (18.6 miles) 2023 January February. Apparently the hills have more than just music. Perfect temps, started at 7:30am. Be safe. Very minimal ice, no need for micro spikes, but poles would def be helpful. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! I have been on the summit several times in November, and found the top swarming with the little critters. January 2017, trail restoring Riley Saddle to Josephine Peak from Super Trail #134. I was glad to have brought my rain gear. Miller Peak could be seen to the distant southeast. My daughter and I were glad we each had a pole as there was a lot of icy areas. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. Contents of this site are Copyright 2023 NHO News and Western News&Info, Inc. All rights reserved. Well worth the elevation gains. Started at 5am while it was still dark. Both paths are equidistant and meet up at Kent Springs after 2 miles. Lot of ice on the North side, snow 2 feet deep toward the summit. A few of the most popular access points are located within the Madera Canyon Recreation Area, where roads and parking areas are paved. This was harder than anticipated. Very helpful on the way down. If you continue on the trail, you will arrive at Armour Spring, and, past that, to Florida Saddle and the Crest Trail which heads back to Baldy Saddle. App recorded 10.5 miles and a bit under 6 hours round trip. I guess I accidentally paused the app before hitting mt baldy trail. icy chunks from the trees all over up top made it hard coming down. The overall location is very isolated and made for a peaceful hike without huge crowds. What a great hike! Absolutely loved the 360 views on top. Heard a bear sighting from a half dozen different people but only saw scat. Wrightson, the highest peak in the Santa Ritas. Humphries and Harquahala Peak as my favorite hike in Arizona. Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. Those looking to expand the Bear Springs Trail can go 3.3 miles further to hook into Walker Basin Trail or 18.5 miles further to run into Patagonia. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. Reminded me of Texas Madrone Trees I had seen in Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Mount Wrightson ( O'odham: Ce:wi Duag [4]) is a 9,456-foot (2,882 m) peak in the Santa Rita Mountains within the Coronado National Forest, in southern Arizona, United States. The shortest route is the Old Baldy Trail, a steady climb of over 4,000 feet (1,200m) over 5.4 miles (8.7km) to the exposed summit. Also: this hike is EXCELLENT on a full moon. Great peak views. C'est un endroit trs pris pour l'itinrance, l'ornithologie et le camping, vous croiserez donc probablement du monde pendant votre excursion. There is a good population of bears in the area but it will take some planning and scouting for a hunter to be successful. Constant incline. Bear Springs follows a water system built 110 years ago to supply hydraulic mining operations near Kentucky Camp with water from Bear Springs. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Wrightson, Arizona Image Gallery - 53 Images. The mountain is known for the views from its barren peak,[citation needed] nearly 7,000 feet (2,100m) feet above Tucson. It is a prime birding area and black bears are common. Viewing: 1-10 of 10. Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. Lots of birds, butterflies and overly human acclimated deer. I quickly and cautiously went past a tree that was marked by a pink ribbon. Fantastic hike! As people have mentioned, spikes or YakTrax really help w/ this one currently. I started out taking Old Baldy trail up to the saddle, and then took Super. Watch out for bears! Near the end of the road, there's a well-signed turn off to the left for the Baldy and Super trails. IRBH ( I'd Rather Be Hiking ) After a total of 107 switch backs, several water breaks, I still managed to reach the top of the summit which I really enjoyed. Loved that last sentence Seek medical assistance if stung. Wrightson is Arizonas 8th most prominent peak and the 49th highest ranked peak. Start of the seemingly endless zigzags below the saddle. Bring cash for $8 daily fee payable at stations if you don't have a pass. Great hike! Area Status: Open Old Baldy is the name by which those familiar with the Santa Rita Mountains know the centerpiece of this 25,260-acre Wilderness. Below that its not as runnable. Going up I would take old trail to Josephine then instead new trail to baldy saddle. Lady bugs seem to gather on top of the peaks to mate, but I don't know what the reasoning is behind it. Reached the trailhead at 2:30 PM. Got back to our car at 6pm. Gabe Zimmerman Trail 36. It's cozy. Oh my. Looking back toward the saddle and Mt. And got to chat with a local that did this hike almost every weekend. Miller Peak to the southeast. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. A workout for sure, but a deep sense of accomplishment in completing my first ascent of Mount Wrightson ( originally Mount Baldy per the USGS peak marker ) Yes, camping is allowed in designated campgrounds. I sat there for 10 minutes to eat and rest. The trails were all clear and switchbacks in great shape. Weather can vary by elevation. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Located just north of the ski resort, this park was created in 1895 and is one of the oldest Quebec provincial parks. Bear Springs begins at an elevation of 5,200 feet, meaning that it was about 35 degrees when we hit the trailhead at 8:30 a.m., but it warmed to the 60s by mid-afternoon. Lots of shade, but bring sunscreen and a hat. Hikers get to rock hop over the cascading creek about 20 times giving great views of the running stream. lush flora, lots of lizards and butterflies, gorgeous vistas, not an easy hike but worth every step. I finally grabbed some candy bars at the hummingbird observation patio at one of the resorts, and had a much better meal in Green Valley later that day. And while youre at it, remember that all thats worth seeing here is not in the distance. As good it gets! Make sure you purchase a day pass to park in Madera Canyon. Total round-trip time ~5 hours, with ~1 hour rest and ~4 hours hiking. 11.4 was the Alltrails logged distance, but the phone may have been inadvertently paused for a small piece. Josephine Saddle via Super Trail and Old Baldy, Old Baldy and Mount Wrightson Summit Trail, Old Baldy, Vault Mine and Agua Caliente Trail, Vault Mine, Agua Caliente, Super Trail Loop. Around 1 mile in, the trail splits in two directions; one takes you past Bog Springs, the other past Sylvester Spring. In 2015, Wilson appeared in 11 games for the Bears and recorded 28 receptions for 464 yards receiving and one touchdown. The shade and high altitude make it a great hike even in the summer desert climate.There are two main trails to the summit, and they cross each other twice, making a figure "8". My Garmin Instinct indicates this was a 12.95 mile hike with 3,940 feet of elevation gain View Mount Wrightson Image Gallery - 95 Images. Mount Wrightson's flora includes grassy, high desert chaparral, mixed conifers with Arizona, Apache, and Chihuahua pines, Arizona madrone, aspen, oak brush, and Douglas fir and ponderosa pine near the summit. Wrightson. After a half-hour rest, I made it to the top, then came back down. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 11 min to complete. From Tucson, drive south on I-19 toward Nogales. Water is available year-round at some springs and streams. Only 2 other people on the summit. Wrightson is the highest point of the Santa Rita Mountains that rise 35 miles to the south of Tucson, Arizona. Parents refers to a larger category under which an object falls. A couple in our group were affected by the altitude. The 9453 ft Mt. Aconcagua mountain page is a child of the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits.' Aconcagua mountain itself has many routes, photos, and trip reports as children. You'll know you're on the pipeline trail because there is 2" galvanized pipe on the side of the trail. Amazing views. Tucson, AZ 85701 Very tough but worth the challenge! Wrightson Wilderness. 38% Private, 62% Public, 30% USFS, 1% BLM, 1% State, 6% Wilderness, 1% NPS, 12% Other. Pretty big bear. Add this one to your bucket list. Besides, it's only $5 so don't take the chance of getting caught. As of this writing (10/12/05) they are still closed. The trail was well maintained and easy to navigate. TUCSON, Ariz. - Bear Springs Trail begins on a tree-lined drive looking straight up at Mt. Looking north toward Tucson. Ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir inhabit higher reaches of the area while lower and more exposed slopes are covered with oak woodlands. Great hike. Fauna on Mount Wrightson include birds such as the scrub jay and ravens high up near the peak, Coues white-tailed deer, black bear, and (rarely) mountain lion. Originally Published: January 14, 2014 10:13 a.m. The Super Trail stays within the same drainage as its steeper cousin on the lower loop of the 8, but it follows a more south-facing slope through a high desert environment. Brutal! Bear Springs Trail features awesome scenery with mountains off in the distance in every direction. We clocked it at 15 miles and surprised others havent pointed out the discrepancy. Distance 11 miles Elevation gain 4000 feet. Mount Wrightson is One of Tucson's Highest Peaks. Directions from Tucson: Exit Interstate 19 at the Continental Road/Madera Canyon Exit 65 and follow the Madera Canyon Road about l3.5 miles to the Roundup Picnic Area entrance. We continued, albeit cautiously. Frequently Seen Animals: birds, Coues white-tailed deer, black bear, and mountain lion (rare). A lot of people were there. Wrightson may cause some people to experience altitude sickness, which typically occurs above 8,000 feet. It is located in Madera Canyon, part of the Santa Rita mountains and the Coronado National Forest, and it's a popular excursion approximately 30-minutes south of Tucson. 3.0 Josephine saddle to Mt. Hiking Season: March to November. The title of this trail and the map are the Baldy/Super Trail loop to the summit of Mt. Super trail is nice for solitude and views on a more relaxed trip back down. Yeah, at the end of December I saw numerous dead lady bugs in the cracks underneath rocks frozen to death apparently. Nice cool morning starting at 7:30am, toasty finish. So beautiful! No conditions reported in the past 7 days. Much better than the usual. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. We did the Old Baldy trail both ways. Lovely day! Very windy today. I recommend the full loop like this to get a fresh view. For example, the Muy recomendado utilizar spikes. You are now on the Four Springs Trail. A bit windy. From what I've expereinced, the most common seems to be in June, right after the snows begin to melt, but I've seen them at other times of year as well. Evidence of that is visible along several of the trails. Mont Tremblant National Park is an incredible 583 square miles (1510 km) and towers nearly 1.000 meters (3,280 feet) at its highest point. Had to park at the amphitheater (road to the trailhead is closed). "I like a fast pace, but you need to enjoy stops for photos and to admire the scenery," he said. SC Seven Falls Bear Canyon Trail East: Saguaro National Park--East (SNPE) 23. You can buy the pass at any of the self-serve kiosks in the parking areas. Great hike, even in the rain. OfficialMontTremblant.com provides details on fatbiking in Tremblant, one of the most popular activities in Mont Tremblant among locals. At over 9,400 feet, climbing Mt. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, https://webcms.pima.gov/UserFiles/Servers/Server_6/File/Government/County%20Administrator/Memoranda-to-BOS/Rosemont%20Mine/2018/2018.9.11.kd.Rosemont%20Cultural%20Resource%20Data%20Recovery%20Schedule.pdf, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mount_Wrightson&oldid=1089461372, This page was last edited on 23 May 2022, at 23:09. We weren't trying to set any speed records on this one and we all hiked at our own pace - We waited until everyone in our group made it to Josephine Saddle and the Peak Also be mindful for snakes and large predators, We found quite a bit of large predator skat, looked like bear and mountain lion. It features a Boy Scout Memorial dedicated and maintained for three scouts who died in a storm on Mount Wrightson November 15, 1958. There is very few streams but you need a purifier if you will be using it as drinking water. Mount Wrightson Wilderness Photos (2,688) Directions Print/PDF map Length 10.3 miElevation gain 4,009 ftRoute type Loop Enjoy this 10.3-mile loop trail near Amado, Arizona. Superb and varied view from Wrightson summit. Un trail con excelentes vistas, gran altura. Continuous incline. On a pleasant day, you just won't want to leave it! Like all Mont Tremblant Parks, Tremblants National Park is known for its beauty and natural habitat which attracts a large variety of species including moose, deer, foxes, beavers, bears and a large selection of birds and fish. Motorized and mechanized vehicles and equipment, including mountain bikes, are not permitted in Wilderness. Wrightson Wilderness a popular destination point. Wrightson's distinctive pyramid-shaped profile is visible from much of southeastern Arizona . United States government. 12.0 miles overall for a fun, very scenic, and almost entirely shaded hike! We didnt need crampons, however although I would bring if I hiked it later in the year. Ive hiked old baldy up a number of times but hadnt done it as a loop. The unit rises from 2,000' on the north to 9,453' at the top of Mt. These are two totally different hikes and should be under separate titles. Josephine Saddle via Super Trail and Old Baldy, Old Baldy, Vault Mine and Agua Caliente Trail, Vault Mine, Agua Caliente, Super Trail Loop. on official, secure websites. Elevation was 5410 ft and it was in the low 40s degrees F. Got on Old Baldy Trail and began to follow it up the slopes in a forest that was all green except for a few fall colored deciduous trees here and there. Overall gorgeous mountain, terrain is beautiful with the snow but I would layer and bring light gloves and a beanie for the summit it was pretty exposed with lots of wind and cold. 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