Still a great deal of smoke adversely affecting the views. Cant believe the number of people we passed who were summiting it MULTIPLE times in the same day. Your best bet for current conditions is to call the Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District. Continuous incline. I had plenty of layers, though, so it wasn't too terrible. Un trail con excelentes vistas, gran altura. 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. 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. Wrightson Wilderness range from well-used pathways to primitive routes. Views from the top are incredible. Wrightson. At 9:51 AM, 4.57 miles and 8750 ft elevation, I reached a saddle where view to the east appeared. Ronning said thanks to Ibuprofen he was only a bit sore and stiff the next day. Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. That colorful history, added to the areas plentiful wildlife and magnificent scenery have made the Mt. Old Baldy is gently graded but still a no-nonsense way of getting to the summit. View on the summit was spectacular! Pretty big bear. Pretty day with some rumblings of thunder. Due to extensive damage caused by a fire in the summer of 2005, both the Old Baldy and Super trails have been closed. A park ranger suggested going up Super Trail since it is less steep and returning on Old Baldy Trail which is a little shorter than Super. 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. 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. Enjoyed most of the trail all to myself only passing by a few other groups on the way up or down. For example, theAconcagua mountain page has the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits' asparents and is a parent itself to many routes, photos, and Trip Reports. Wrightson is the highest point of the Santa Rita Mountains that rise 35 miles to the south of Tucson, Arizona. We had a fabulous day on this loop! Photo/Stan Bindell. 1. lot lady bug things on top but great panoramic views. Very soft snow on the South side. I passed them but as I stopped to take picture often, they kept catching up with me. You start by heading upthen go up some moreand unlike other hills with false peaks and look outsyou bypass all that and just keep ploddingup. 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 This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. 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. There is very few streams but you need a purifier if you will be using it as drinking water. Aconcagua mountain page is a child of the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits.' Constant incline. However, be prepared for wintery weather at the summit, especially during spring and fall when the valley below is temperate. Head out when the first early bird day hikers arrive. United States government. Go to the right (strangely not marked on the sign). 3.0 from Josephine saddle back to parking lot along Old Baldy Trail; fun downhill though it wouldve really gotten the heart rate going if wed gone up that trail from the start FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. The Bears on Saturday signed offensive lineman Willie Wright to a reserve/future contract. Want to report conditions for this trail? No ice, bees, or bears to worry about! It became more frequent, fresher and larger as we continued on. Have been up there several times before but this was the best. The trail is in great shape, with a few short icy sections. Jetez un coup d'il cet itinraire aller-retour de 11,6-miles prs de Patagonia, Arizona. Take this trail until it intersects with the Kent Spring jeep trail and then continue up the jeep trail to Kent Spring. Now time for a soak in the hot tub! My Garmin Instinct indicates this was a 12.95 mile hike with 3,940 feet of elevation gain It was a beautiful moonlit hike up, lots of bear scat on the way up and back down but we never saw a bear. You can buy the pass at any of the self-serve kiosks in the parking areas. Around 1 mile in, the trail splits in two directions; one takes you past Bog Springs, the other past Sylvester Spring. Ice and snow from the saddle up. 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. The entire trip is on paved roads. The "Florida Fire" in 2005 burned a large expanse of the forest in this area, affecting much of this hike, especially the section between the Walker Basin trail and the Super Trail. An official website of the Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 58 min to complete. Mount Wrightson (O'odham: Ce:wi Duag[4]) is a 9,456-foot (2,882m) peak in the Santa Rita Mountains within the Coronado National Forest, in southern Arizona, United States. Spikes and poles are necessary for most to complete the trail at this time of year. Lots of bear scat along the trail. Some areas did get cool enough for gloves tho. icy chunks from the trees all over up top made it hard coming down. The trail takes hikers through Casa Blanca Canyon. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 33 min to complete. Old Baldy to Wrightson is a challenge - but pretty well shaded and much cooler at higher elevations. The Lots of ice and snow above Josephine Saddle. Lots of snow about halfway up the trail. Also be mindful for snakes and large predators, We found quite a bit of large predator skat, looked like bear and mountain lion. [6], The final approach to the summit is north facing and may be impassable without special equipment during the winter due to ice.[7]. You will soon enter one of the loveliest sections in the Santa Ritas near Sylvester Spring. 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. TUCSON, Ariz. - Bear Springs Trail begins on a tree-lined drive looking straight up at Mt. With no breakfast and piss-poor preparation, I climbed to the pass just below the summit in about 2 hours, and was a pile of mush. 12.2 miles total. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. 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. Not all weather elements are available within the unit. Gorgeous, no wind, and easy to follow trail. Just do it! 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 Sierra Club hike leader Don Smith said he selected this hike because of these historical remnants. There are several springs at different locations, including Bog Spring, Sprung Spring, Kent Spring, Armour Spring, Baldy Spring, McBeth Spring and Bellows Spring. Watch out for bears! Wrightson. After a total of 107 switch backs, several water breaks, I still managed to reach the top of the summit which I really enjoyed. Vacation & tourist guide in Mont Tremblant. Beautiful trail, but a real butt-kicker. The title of this trail and the map are the Baldy/Super Trail loop to the summit of Mt. We started at 8:30 and made it to Baldys Saddle at 1:45. First time out here, hike is awesome. Its hard but worth the effort. 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. The Super trail as it raps around the south side of the summit is a little over grown right now, so bring pants. 3L water was pretty much perfect; very sunny day but tons of shade cover. 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. Bring cash for $8 daily fee payable at stations if you don't have a pass. We should all be so lucky. The first time I did it, my wife woke me up at 5 a.m. and offered to drop me off in the Madera Canyon trailhead loop. The extensive rain was welcome and the trail was solid throughout with little mud to speak of. The two speed walkers were there. He said he waited 20 minutes. Besides, it's only $5 so don't take the chance of getting caught. To the left is the Bog Spring loop. Very tired but worth it. The trails were all clear and switchbacks in great shape. Mount Wrightson is One of Tucson's Highest Peaks. 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. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Easy to follow steep trek but well worth it as the views are incredible on a clear day. SC Hutch's Pool 20. Good workout. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. A black bear ran down the slopes. The forest service enforces parking rigorously. 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. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. Bear Springs follows a water system built 110 years ago to supply hydraulic mining operations near Kentucky Camp with water from Bear Springs. Official websites use .gov A .gov (8 ), Views of Forida Fire and damage from Mount Hopkins, Official Home of Florida Fire Info. On we continued. Saw one black bear off trail and two deer. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! We only averaged one mile per hour. 11/17 small amount of ice but all visible. Advertise on HuntScore and reach hunters interested in this hunting unit! We continued, albeit cautiously. SC Seven Falls Bear Canyon Trail East: Saguaro National Park--East (SNPE) 23. I hiked a variation of this recording, coming up the Old Baldy trail to the summit, around and down on Super Trail. Wrightson. Bring spikes, dont be like me and think ehh I can do it without spikes just bring them! Graham to the east, and the high peaks of the Huachucas to the southeast combine with sweeping views of the Santa Cruz and San Pedro valleys to form a 360 panorama. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 52 min to complete. A bit windy at Baldy saddle, but not much anywhere else. Loved that last sentence Seek medical assistance if stung. The 9453 ft Mt. Nice cool morning starting at 7:30am, toasty finish. A sign on the trail warned about Africanized Bees ahead. Very top snow free. 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. 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. Some ice and snow but it was manageable. Want to report conditions for this trail? Trail lies in the Mt.Wrightson Wilderness Area. Great hike, even in the rain. Other hikers actually took pictures of bear. (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. BADASS ( Beautiful Athletic Determined Able Strong Smart ) AZ Hikers. Wrightson, the highest peak in the Santa Ritas. 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