connected to the .gov website. Youll truly want them for the decent. The summit itself offered some amazing 360 views of southern Arizona and parts of Mexico, but unfortunately when we went it was literally swarming with ladybugs and flies, with quite a few bees present as well. Wrightson, the highest peak in the Santa Ritas. We never made it all the way to the top, as it was pretty challenging with our packs. Arizona Office of Tourism, 2702 N. 3rd St., Suite 4015 , Phoenix, AZ, 85004, Phone: 888-520-3434, Fax: 602-240-5432. --Randy Goebel, Images The Bear Springs Trail is part of the Santa Rita Mountain range and part of segment four of the Arizona Trail. And while youre at it, remember that all thats worth seeing here is not in the distance. In summertime people come tohike, camp,kayak, fish, canoe and more. Was first to top so had summit to myself for most of time - spent over an hour up there. ( I prepared much, much better for my second ascent a few years later. Ronning said thanks to Ibuprofen he was only a bit sore and stiff the next day. 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. I feel like this was somewhere around 13 miles total instead of 10. I probably shouldnt be writing this just after getting back and pealing my boots offI may be a bit biased at the moment, but I think Ill be taking the escalator for the next few days after this one. Wrightson summit; very steep and even steeper in the last .9 to the top 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. Towering more than 7,000 feet over the surrounding savannas and deserts, Mt. From the parking lot to the summit via the Old Baldy trail was between 5.5 and 6 miles. 11/17 small amount of ice but all visible. Great hike to work on your fitness while putting little stress on your frame. Gabe Zimmerman Trail 36. on official, secure websites. Very tough but worth the challenge! Wrightson may cause some people to experience altitude sickness, which typically occurs above 8,000 feet. connected to the .gov website. Didn't trust or footing. The extensive rain was welcome and the trail was solid throughout with little mud to speak of. I hiked a variation of this recording, coming up the Old Baldy trail to the summit, around and down on Super Trail. Ian etc. Cant wait to come back! Due to high elevation, most of the path goes through a forest far above the Sonoran Desert flora that covers much of the lower elevations in this part of Arizona. Movement includes the normal position on all fours and an upright position on the hind legs that improves the opportunity to see and smell. 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. Beautiful and looooong. Heard a bear sighting from a half dozen different people but only saw scat. Beautiful forest and glimpses of the summit. Motorized and mechanized vehicles and equipment, including mountain bikes, are not permitted in Wilderness. The first time we summited McCleary Peak which involved bushwacking through prickly undergrowth, but I got cut up and it wasn't worth it since the views from Shovel Saddle are just as good. Trail lies in the Mt.Wrightson Wilderness Area. You can move quickly and there are no steep, tight switchbacks to deal with. Hiking Season: March to November. Mount Wrightson Comments. Lovely day! The summit trail is steep and fairly exposed, but the switchbacks offer plenty of opportunities to catch your breath. Reached the summit at 10:45 AM and 5.50 miles. Great views, will probably try Super on the way down as Baldy was covered in leaves that obscure the loose rocks. Great trail! Gorgeous views made up for any challenges!. Mount Wrightson is the highest point in the Santa Rita Mountains[2] and the Tucson region, lying 40 miles (64km) southeast of the city. 38% Private, 62% Public, 30% USFS, 1% BLM, 1% State, 6% Wilderness, 1% NPS, 12% Other. Beautiful hike. A sign on the trail warned about Africanized Bees ahead. App recorded 10.5 miles and a bit under 6 hours round trip. The two speed walkers were there. I will be back to do this and more trails in the Tucson area! Located within the Wilderness are the headwaters of Madera Canyon, one of the most famous birdwatching areas in the Southwest. Hiker 2 met us after 20 more minutes of watching the big black. Also be mindful for snakes and large predators, We found quite a bit of large predator skat, looked like bear and mountain lion. The hike tops out at about 5,700 feet, but the climb is so gentle along the way that hikers hardly notice the elevation gain. Loved Mt Wrightson! Mount Wrightson Temperature Statistics . The Trail. All Rights Reserved. Parents refers to a larger category under which an object falls. What a great hike! The Super Trail, also from the Madera Canyon trailhead, is not as steep but is far longer at 8.1 miles (13.0km). 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. Going up I would take old trail to Josephine then instead new trail to baldy saddle. The weather was wonderful, views in every direction. (Straight line distances, not road mileages.). Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Vacation & tourist guide in Mont Tremblant. Hiked up Old Baldy came back on the Super Trail. It was named for William Wrightson, a miner and entrepreneur in the region killed by Apaches in the 1865 Battle of Fort Buchanan . Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Got back to the car around 2, 15 miles ~6.5 hours. Be safe. Groups involved: 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. Mount Wrightson Wilderness Photos (2,130) Directions Print/PDF map Length 11.6 miElevation gain 4,002 ftRoute type Out & back Get to know this 11.6-mile out-and-back trail near Patagonia, Arizona. Continuous incline. Turn left here and drive into the trailhead parking lot, Supervisor's Office No spouse to pick me up, I hunted for breakfast or lunch along the road up to the loop - no luck. Wrightson's distinctive pyramid-shaped profile is visible from much of southeastern Arizona and adjoining areas in Mexico. Trails in the Wilderness crisscross forests, canyons and ridgetops, accessing panoramic views and cool, shaded glades. LockA locked padlock Difficulty: Difficult: . Lot of ice on the North side, snow 2 feet deep toward the summit. Wright entered the NFL in 2019 with the Browns as an undrafted free agent from Tulsa and spent his rookie year on Cleveland's practice squad. The Best Hikes in Mount Wrightson Wilderness 1,851 Triplog Reviews in the Mount Wrightson Wilderness Most recent of 444 deeper Triplog Reviews 6.88 mi 2,626 ft aeg Shovel Saddle via Rogers Rock Super Trail #134 Pipeline Trail - Santa Ritas Roger's Rock Four Springs Trail Hadn't been feeling well all week; finally got out but it was a late start. Bring cash for $8 daily fee payable at stations if you don't have a pass. An official website of the We continued, albeit cautiously. Perfect temps, started at 7:30am. IRBH ( I'd Rather Be Hiking ) We used microspikes almost the whole way and and were glad to have them, but some folks managed safely without. Weather conditions were partly cloudy, 40s. Great hike, even in the rain. On Madera Canyon Road, I stopped to take a picture of Mt. You are now on the Four Springs Trail. Distance 11 miles Elevation gain 4000 feet. Reminded me of Texas Madrone Trees I had seen in Guadalupe Mountains National Park. (53). But the views were beautiful and endless every you looked. This is our fourth trip up this trail. Loved the hike and loved the scenery throughout. Beautiful views. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Perfect. Have bear spray, have deterrents, and use common sense food protections. On we continued. Not all weather elements are available within the unit. Sierra Club hike leader Don Smith said he selected this hike because of these historical remnants. Views from the top are incredible. Took about 2.5 hours to reach the peak and about 1.5 hours back down to the car. The temperature was perfect, not too many people, zero bugs and there were birds galoremy 1 star comes from the incline. Superb and varied view from Wrightson summit. "An American is a man with two arms and four wheels. Very top snow free. icy chunks from the trees all over up top made it hard coming down. I had thought of going down via the longer Super Trail. A bit windy at Baldy saddle, but not much anywhere else. Ian. At 9,456 feet, Mount Wrightson is the tallest peak in the vicinity of Tucson Arizona. Easy to lose the trail if there is any snow, but well worth it. Great hike. Windy but clear day with lots of temperature fluctuations, was happy to have brought gloves and a buff. Ice and snow from the saddle up. Wrightson. Those hikes are also great, but Bear Springs Trail has a personality of its own because of an old water system, the old Stetson Dam, tunnels, awesome views of surrounding mountains and Bear Springs Creek. Advertise on HuntScore and reach hunters interested in this hunting unit! The trails form a figure eight making it possible to put together a number of different loops using different portions of each. This was harder than anticipated. Official websites use .gov A .gov Are you an outfitter, hunting guide, game processor or local hotel? A couple in our group were affected by the altitude. 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. Sunny areas are slushy, shaded areas are powdery. Plenty of parking and restrooms at trailhead. Be sure to make note of the extreme temperatures as these often pose the greatest risk to hunters. We had a fabulous day on this loop! Below the summit. Was windy and cool with rain showers on the way down. The usual starting point for hiking to the summit of Mt. The weather was so pleasant. Wrightsons distinctive pyramid-shaped profile is visible from much of southeastern Arizona and adjoining areas in Mexico. Much better than the usual. Cant believe the number of people we passed who were summiting it MULTIPLE times in the same day. Use temperature ranges to plan and prepare for your hunt. Pro tip: pack light (forget the tent). Bring spikes, dont be like me and think ehh I can do it without spikes just bring them! Monsoon has been kind here, so a lot of the plants that tend to narrow Super trail a bit were weighed down by ice and snow and hung over the trail even more. Spikes and poles are necessary for most to complete the trail at this time of year. (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. Enjoy! The unit rises from 2,000' on the north to 9,453' at the top of Mt. Almost everyone is contented to climb Mount Wrightson as an out-and-back. We should all be so lucky. Beautiful views and great, changing scenery all the way. 3.7 along Super Trail to Josephine saddle; very manageable incline throughout The terrain goes from flat desert areas and washes, to steep ridg . I quickly and cautiously went past a tree that was marked by a pink ribbon. Tucson, AZ 85701 Gnralement considr comme un parcours difficile, il faut en moyenne 7 h 33 min pour le parcourir. 3.0 Josephine saddle to Mt. A bit windy. Pretty big bear. Happy birthday, Miniature! Want to report conditions for this trail? Snow was 6-9" of powder on a good incline so I put my New Hampshire hiking skills to the test. Our most recommended things to do in Quebec Province. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! A shout out to the trio I had lunch with on the summit from the Southern Arizona Hiking Clubgood input on other area peaks and thank you for your trail maintenance work. Trail is nice, sandy/rocky/snowy. The trails are easy and well maintained but carry a steady climb of 4,036 feet from bottom to summit. Wrightson. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Left the vacation rental house in Oro Valley north of Tucson at 5:30 AM (sunrise 6:40 AM). Wrightson definitely replaced Mt. No ice, bees, or bears to worry about! Old Baldy is the name by which those familiar with the Santa Rita Mountains know the centerpiece of this 25,260-acre Wilderness. Bear Springs Trail is not to be confused with Bear Canyon Trail in nearby Sabino Canyon, nor should it be confused with the Bear Creek Trail that has been written up by Arizona Highways and is located in the Hannagan Meadow area. Beautiful trail. The 9453 ft Mt. Be careful out there!! Amazing views. Old Baldy Trail to Mount Wrightson 38. Located within the Wilderness are the headwaters of Madera Canyon, one of the most famous birdwatching areas in the Southwest. (2), Images Lemmon, Mica Mountain, Rincon Peak, Mt. Lowest 24 January, 2023 19.9 F; Average 2023 46.7 F; Highest 5 February, 2023 79 F; Lowest 24 January, 2023 19.9 F; Average January 46.1 F; Highest 13 January, 2023 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. 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. You always remember your first time. Brian Jenkins - Oct 3, 2002 11:38 am - Voted 10/10 Untitled Comment. Towering more than 7,000 feet over the surrounding savannas and deserts, Mt. Beautiful worth the time. I hiked Old Baldy up and Super trail back and recommend that. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. Just because I hadn't done it before, I descended from Baldy Saddle to the trailhead via the Super Trail. Old Baldy is gently graded but still a no-nonsense way of getting to the summit. View Mt. My Garmin Instinct indicates this was a 12.95 mile hike with 3,940 feet of elevation gain Wrightson are closed due to the Florida Fire of 7 to 21 July 2005. BADASS ( Beautiful Athletic Determined Able Strong Smart ) AZ Hikers. Made Josephine Saddle in good time with an additional hiker passing us at this junction. Started at 715am. The start point listed in the description is good for the Bog Spring/Kent Spring Loop but a better starting point for the Four Springs Trail is the Super Trail from the parking lot at the top of the road. At 9:51 AM, 4.57 miles and 8750 ft elevation, I reached a saddle where view to the east appeared. February Temperature Nogales, Nogales International Airport (18.6 miles) 2023 January February. Started the hike around 8:30 on a Sunday. I guess I accidentally paused the app before hitting mt baldy trail. I have been on the summit several times in November, and found the top swarming with the little critters. Trees line the walk at the beginning of the Bear Springs Trail as hikers look up at Mt. Josephine Peak 37. I did, however, turn around before reaching the summit due to the snow getting hard to walk in without snowshoes. Wrightson wildflowre | rsw241 Sycamore Bark close-up Elephant Head Saddle Mining Boiler These mountains are roughly 40 miles south of Tucson, Arizona, halfway between Tucson and the international border between the USA and Mexico. Upper parts of the trail. Wrightson is Arizonas 8th most prominent peak and the 49th highest ranked peak. Also, I would choose this route down only. Near the end of the road, there's a well-signed turn off to the left for the Baldy and Super trails. Wrightson. The trail was well maintained and easy to navigate. Noise in numbers. Pretty day with some rumblings of thunder. lot lady bug things on top but great panoramic views. Name: Old Baldy Trail #372 to Crest Trail #144 to Super Trail #134. The If you have experience hiking in snow and can follow the trail, I highly recommend doing so. It features a Boy Scout Memorial dedicated and maintained for three scouts who died in a storm on Mount Wrightson November 15, 1958. Took me 4 hours to get to the summit and 3 hours back down. Not a lot of fresh scat. Hopkins and the observatory. My buddies, who hike there a lot encounter bears frequently. You'll go straight through the first stop sign, but turn right soon after onto White Horse Canyon Road. Super Trail is a great trail, especially if you want to mix in some running. Well taken care of. Most recently, took the Super Trail up, and the Baldy Trail down. I was glad to have brought my rain gear. Supervisor's Office Weather can vary by elevation. Photo/Stan Bindell. 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