What a great hike! Total distance, around 8 miles. Take a faint trail uphill to the left and you come to a summit with lovely views. Miller Peak to the southeast. Currently lot of ice and snow up there. Use caution. There are 1 OTC hunts in this unit. GREAT HIKE amazing summit! Quick way to get 4000 of elevation gain! Some ice starts immediately, and snow slowly increases as you go up. Do something different during your time in Quebec City and visit the beautiful Htel de Glace, the only ice hotel in North America. Noise in numbers. Loved Mt Wrightson! 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. 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. I had thought of going down via the longer Super Trail. United States government. Official websites use .gov A .gov Directions: 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. 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. I quickly and cautiously went past a tree that was marked by a pink ribbon. After a total of 107 switch backs, several water breaks, I still managed to reach the top of the summit which I really enjoyed. Very soft snow on the South side. Not technical at all. Definitely a hard one to fit in one day. 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 Trail is nice, sandy/rocky/snowy. Share sensitive information only Just enough other hikers to enjoy a conversation at the summit. Getting to Josephine saddle is still good. Parents refers to a larger category under which an object falls. Old Baldy is gently graded but still a no-nonsense way of getting to the summit. Turn left here and drive into the trailhead parking lot, Supervisor's Office February Temperature Nogales, Nogales International Airport (18.6 miles) 2023 January February. excellent page! Along the trail, we didn't see any bears, but we found plenty of bear scat. 2006-2021 SummitPost.org. I did, however, turn around before reaching the summit due to the snow getting hard to walk in without snowshoes. The trail is very well marked and well traveled so theres little to no chance of getting off trail. Trails in the Wilderness crisscross forests, canyons and ridgetops, accessing panoramic views and cool, shaded glades. Not a lot of fresh scat. 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. Lost a micro-spike in between the saddle and the summit. [6], The final approach to the summit is north facing and may be impassable without special equipment during the winter due to ice.[7]. I hiked Old Baldy up and Super trail back and recommend that. This junction marks the end of Four Springs Trail. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 11 min to complete. Pro tip: pack light (forget the tent). The Santa Catalinas near Tucson, Mt. 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. Mount Mica and Rincon Peak to the right. 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. Unit 34A has Sonoran desert, Arizona chaparral, desert grassland, pine forest, and several riparian corridors. Good workout. 12.0 miles overall for a fun, very scenic, and almost entirely shaded hike! Not all weather elements are available within the unit. Near the end of the road, there's a well-signed turn off to the left for the Baldy and Super trails. Trails within the Mt. Miller Peak could be seen to the distant southeast. I had plenty of layers, though, so it wasn't too terrible. Besides, it's only $5 so don't take the chance of getting caught. on official, secure websites. Then he showed us the pictures. Yes, camping is allowed in designated campgrounds. Try to go all the way as the views are truly rewarding from the top. Looking northeast toward the Whetstone Mountains and Gardner Canyon. --Randy Goebel, Images Pretty day with some rumblings of thunder. The unit rises from 2,000' on the north to 9,453' at the top of Mt. The two guys and ladies came too after a few minutes. We took Super trail the entire way up, which is fairly moderate in difficulty until you get close to the summit trail. Wrightson's distinctive pyramid-shaped profile is visible from much of southeastern Arizona and adjoining areas in Mexico. It's just shorter. Hiked up Old Baldy came back on the Super Trail. You can move quickly and there are no steep, tight switchbacks to deal with. It was named for William Wrightson, a miner and entrepreneur in the region killed by Apaches in the 1865 Battle of Fort Buchanan . View Mount Wrightson Image Gallery - 95 Images. Youll truly want them for the decent. Located just north of the ski resort, this park was created in 1895 and is one of the oldest Quebec provincial parks. Difficult at times but loved the challenge. Fall colors. Explore this 10.3-mile loop trail near Amado, Arizona. One of my absolute favorite hikes in Tucson. I was glad to have brought my rain gear. We did the Old Baldy trail both ways. The usual starting point for hiking to the summit of Mt. Weather can vary by elevation. Great hike. We clocked it at 15 miles and surprised others havent pointed out the discrepancy. Had to park at the amphitheater (road to the trailhead is closed). The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. I ran into a couple of guys who told me: You missed the show. A bit windy. Lots of snow about halfway up the trail. Oh. Wrightson, the highest peak in the Santa Ritas. ( In summertime people come tohike, camp,kayak, fish, canoe and more. Next time, I'll do it the other way 'round. ", Routes 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. The two guys and the ladies I had seen earlier arrived and stopped there for rest. Frequently Seen Animals: birds, Coues white-tailed deer, black bear, and mountain lion (rare). Make sure you purchase a day pass to park in Madera Canyon. I broke down the hike below, and all the mileages are per my own watch: Some areas did get cool enough for gloves tho. Turn left and go under the freeway. A lot more snow then I thought thered be. Mount Wrightson Comments. Very minimal ice, no need for micro spikes, but poles would def be helpful. 12.2 miles total. 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. Also, I would choose this route down only. 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. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and camping, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. 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. Watch out for bears! If you are not familiar with this wonder, Mount Wrightson is a 9,456-foot or 2,882-meter peak located in the Santa Rita Mountains within the Coronado National Forest, in southern Arizona, United States. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! 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. Wrightson. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Wrightson. Gnralement considr comme un parcours difficile, il faut en moyenne 7 h 33 min pour le parcourir. Un trail con excelentes vistas, gran altura. Weather conditions were partly cloudy, 40s. Great peak views. Humphries and Harquahala Peak as my favorite hike in Arizona. A few of the most popular access points are located within the Madera Canyon Recreation Area, where roads and parking areas are paved. Never steep. I took my 2 older kids 13 and 15, they found it difficult but worthwhile. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Old Baldy is the shortest and steepest, while the Super Trail is longer but has a more moderate gradient, but both of these trails lead to the 9,543-foot summit of Mt. The hike begins on Gardner Canyon Road, where the better-known Gardner Canyon Trail also begins. 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. Want to report conditions for this trail? beautiful hike. First time out here, hike is awesome. Wrightson. 300 W. Congress St. An official website of the Great views, will probably try Super on the way down as Baldy was covered in leaves that obscure the loose rocks. Wrightson summit; very steep and even steeper in the last .9 to the top 3.7 along Super Trail to Josephine saddle; very manageable incline throughout I'm not sure if this is a seasonal occurrence as it was my first summit, but if you go up there, be prepared for LOTS of bugs. (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. The weather was fantastic and spent half the time in a tshirt. Wrightson via the Crest Trail #144 is the same no matter which trail youve followed to the saddle. Brutal! View Mt. Towering more than 7,000 feet over the surrounding savannas and deserts, Mt. Unlike its massive northern neighbor Mount Lemmon, Wrightson has a distinct rocky peak (as a matter of fact, it was named Mount Baldy at one time for this very reason) that offers arguably the best panorama in the region. Mt. Easy to lose the trail if there is any snow, but well worth it. Do you have landowner tags, lease land, or have an lodge? If you have experience hiking in snow and can follow the trail, I highly recommend doing so. Black bears, more than any other big game species in Arizona must be hunted early in the morning or late afternoon during the early fall hunts, if the hunter is to have an opportunity to locate the animals. You'll know you're on the pipeline trail because there is 2" galvanized pipe on the side of the trail. Pretty big bear. 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. "Breadth-first search is the bulldozer of science." Took me 4 hours to get to the summit at a leisurely pace and 2.5 hours down. 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. As good it gets! As people have mentioned, spikes or YakTrax really help w/ this one currently. Some snow and ice present but i didnt need spikes or poles (though i packed them just in case). Busier than I expected. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. 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. Most moderate hard hike completed so far. You can start this trail at Bog Springs Campground, Madera Picnic Area, or the Madera Ampitheatre. Talking to the people on the summit, they said that trail was overgrown. Lots of birds, butterflies and overly human acclimated deer. I feel like this was somewhere around 13 miles total instead of 10. Beautiful hike. website belongs to an official government organization in the The Trail. Watch for the Pipeline Trail coming off the left at a steep uphill angle. It's a great way to start this 13.5 mile scenic hike. Beautiful worth the time. I hiked a variation of this recording, coming up the Old Baldy trail to the summit, around and down on Super Trail. Wrightson can be climbed any time of the year due to the great trail conditions. Lots of ice and snow above Josephine Saddle. As you get near the top there are more patches of snow, some up to a foot deep. Towering more than 7,000 feet over the surrounding savannas and deserts, Mt. I decided to see how close to the summit I could get in the snow on 12/26. Old Baldy to Wrightson is a challenge - but pretty well shaded and much cooler at higher elevations. Very little snow/ice. 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. 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. From the Super Trail go about 1/4 mile. Located within the Wilderness are the headwaters of Madera Canyon, one of the most famous birdwatching areas in the Southwest. Take plenty of water and food. At 9:51 AM, 4.57 miles and 8750 ft elevation, I reached a saddle where view to the east appeared. Its hard but worth the effort. Well worth the elevation gains. All Rights Reserved. Mt. We started at 8:30 and made it to Baldys Saddle at 1:45. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! From Tucson, drive south on I-19 toward Nogales. Walking poles helped as well. It was windy, hailing and cold. 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