Constant incline. Wrightson definitely replaced Mt. Wrightson is the highest point of the Santa Rita Mountains that rise 35 miles to the south of Tucson, Arizona. Add this one to your bucket list. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Muy recomendado utilizar spikes. Wrightson's distinctive pyramid-shaped profile is visible from much of southeastern Arizona . Along the trail, we didn't see any bears, but we found plenty of bear scat. Be safe. The extensive rain was welcome and the trail was solid throughout with little mud to speak of. Towering more than 7,000 feet over the surrounding savannas and deserts, 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. The trail is very well marked and well traveled so theres little to no chance of getting off trail. (FYI, once paid, this fee will also allow you to visit Mount Lemmon and Sabino Canyon in the Tucson area during the same day. Reached the summit at 10:45 AM and 5.50 miles. The weather was fantastic and spent half the time in a tshirt. Old Baldy to Wrightson is a challenge - but pretty well shaded and much cooler at higher elevations. 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 Experience this 13.1-mile loop trail near Green Valley, Arizona. Wrightson is that at certain times of the year it seems to be a magnet for ladybugs. These two trails intersect at Josephine Saddle (7,080 feet, 2,160m) halfway to the peak, so hikers can choose one route for the lower path and one route for the upper. Yeah, at the end of December I saw numerous dead lady bugs in the cracks underneath rocks frozen to death apparently. 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. I did, however, turn around before reaching the summit due to the snow getting hard to walk in without snowshoes. Better on the knees. Check for current or recent wildfires in this area. Wrightson is the 5400 ft Madera Canyon Trailhead to the northwest of the peak. 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 Official websites use .gov A .gov Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. Absolutely loved the 360 views on top. Have bear spray, have deterrents, and use common sense food protections. Runner one had turned around and stated that he had turned because of a large black bear siring in the trail, that refused to leave. Updated 8/05. Trees line the walk at the beginning of the Bear Springs Trail as hikers look up at Mt. All Rights Reserved. The trail made what felt like a million switchbacks going up toward a saddle to the north of the summit. (10), Additions & Corrections Just do it! 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At 9,456 feet, Mount Wrightson is the tallest peak in the vicinity of Tucson Arizona. Evidence of that is visible along several of the trails. 12.2 miles total. Towering more than 7,000 feet over the surrounding savannas and deserts, Mt. Hiked up Old Baldy came back on the Super Trail. See all stats but the last 2 years with a free account! The best times to visit this trail are March through November. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Very helpful on the way down. Hiking at Mount Wrightson, Arizona, United States | Skimble.com Motorized and mechanized vehicles and equipment, including mountain bikes, are not permitted in Wilderness. Ok.so the trail was quite nice. There's an additional $10 per vehicle fee for camping. (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. Contents of this site are Copyright 2023 NHO News and Western News&Info, Inc. All rights reserved. In 2015, Wilson appeared in 11 games for the Bears and recorded 28 receptions for 464 yards receiving and one touchdown. We had a fabulous day on this loop! Very difficult hike with the snow and ice. Never steep. After crossing the creek, the trail turns left. The orange reddish leaves in Bear Springs Creek give a hiker a sense that it is still fall. The weather was so pleasant. Watch for loose gravel and leaves on the way down. Looking back toward the saddle and Mt. everything was very gradual up and down. I guess I accidentally paused the app before hitting mt baldy trail. He observed that too often hikers rush through hikes without giving themselves enough time to enjoy the scenery. Looking north toward Tucson. The trail was well maintained and easy to navigate. 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. Bear Springs follows a water system built 110 years ago to supply hydraulic mining operations near Kentucky Camp with water from Bear Springs. We never made it all the way to the top, as it was pretty challenging with our packs. As people have mentioned, spikes or YakTrax really help w/ this one currently. So much fun. Ronning said thanks to Ibuprofen he was only a bit sore and stiff the next day. Turn left and go under the freeway. Snow!! Turn left onto this side road and drive a few hundred feet and you'll come to two parking lots. Great hike to work on your fitness while putting little stress on your frame. 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. Busier than I expected. The views from the summit are, to say the least, breathtaking. Send us an email at [emailprotected] to learn more. I sat there for 10 minutes to eat and rest. We rolled up to Baldy Saddle without additional sightings. You will soon enter one of the loveliest sections in the Santa Ritas near Sylvester Spring. Mt. Its distinctive pyramid-shaped profile is visible from much of southeastern Arizona and adjoining areas in Sonora, Mexico.[5]. Some snow and ice present but i didnt need spikes or poles (though i packed them just in case). I enjoyed the Super Trail but, in the future, I'll stick with the Old Baldy Trail both ascending and descending. It's a lot longer this way but very gentle on the legs. Read about advertising on huntscore here. 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. Heard a bear sighting from a half dozen different people but only saw scat. Total round-trip time ~5 hours, with ~1 hour rest and ~4 hours hiking. A couple in our group were affected by the altitude. Unit 34A has Sonoran desert, Arizona chaparral, desert grassland, pine forest, and several riparian corridors. Weather can vary by elevation. No spouse to pick me up, I hunted for breakfast or lunch along the road up to the loop - no luck. A bit windy. We enjoyed the wrap around gorgeous views. OfficialMontTremblant.com provides details on fatbiking in Tremblant, one of the most popular activities in Mont Tremblant among locals. In summertime people come tohike, camp,kayak, fish, canoe and more. Left with the sunrise around 7:30 and summited at 11:15, stopping frequently to take pictures. Also: this hike is EXCELLENT on a full moon. Frequently Seen Animals: birds, Coues white-tailed deer, black bear, and mountain lion (rare). 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. Pro tip: pack light (forget the tent). Started the hike around 8:30 on a Sunday. View into Mexico. Mount Wrightson Wilderness Photos (550) Directions Print/PDF map Length 8.1 miElevation gain 3,356 ftRoute type Out & back Check out this 8.1-mile out-and-back trail near Green Valley, Arizona. I decided to see how close to the summit I could get in the snow on 12/26. The two guys and the ladies I had seen earlier arrived and stopped there for rest. Hiked up in the pitch black, Friday night. 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. Fantastic hike! The Old Baldy Trail is the shorter of the two at 10.8 miles roundtrip. 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. Wrightsons distinctive pyramid-shaped profile is visible from much of southeastern Arizona and adjoining areas in Mexico. Trails will probably remain closed until Summer 2006. http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado/. Agree with everyone that spikes were helpful, wore mine for the last two ascending miles (microspikes). Share sensitive information only Just a great hike, perfect day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. The trails form a figure eight making it possible to put together a number of different loops using different portions of each. It's cozy. 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. Above the midpoint of the 8 at Josephine Saddle, the Super Trail loops around the south side of the mountain through even more arid country, while Old Baldy switchbacks through thickets of New Mexico locust on a west-facing slope to Baldy Saddle. The trail takes hikers through Casa Blanca Canyon. A couple of ladies my age had started their hike shortly before me. A long day, but a gentle trail. 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. Its more like 12 miles, also Saw two bear, one was 20 ft off the trail and drooling and creeping forward to my dog and me. The unit rises from 2,000' on the north to 9,453' at the top of Mt. A lot more snow then I thought thered be. (58), Comments 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. Quick way to get 4000 of elevation gain! Definitely agree with others that micro spikes were needed for safety higher up. These are two totally different hikes and should be under separate titles. He had also seen a female and cub above the ridge. Wrightson, but the description is of the Four Springs Trail hike to the junction of the Crest Trail. Smith found the trailhead while out mountain biking, which is great because there isn't much written about this trail and few seem to know about it. I took my 2 older kids 13 and 15, they found it difficult but worthwhile. Super trail is nice for solitude and views on a more relaxed trip back down. Saw one black bear off trail and two deer. Great hike! Want to report conditions for this trail? Avail of a theme that changes each winter to the delight of locals and tourists alike. This junction marks the end of Four Springs Trail. ( After a total of 107 switch backs, several water breaks, I still managed to reach the top of the summit which I really enjoyed. Lots of birds, butterflies and overly human acclimated deer. We took Super trail the entire way up, which is fairly moderate in difficulty until you get close to the summit trail. Almost everyone is contented to climb Mount Wrightson as an out-and-back. 89) to AZ Hwy 82; northeast on AZ Hwy 82 to AZ Hwy 83; northerly on AZ Hwy 83 to the Sahuarita road; west along the Sahuarita road alignment to I-19 Exit 75; south on I-19 to Grand Avenue (U.S. Hwy 89). Head out when the first early bird day hikers arrive. Got back to our car at 6pm. Much better than the usual. Went up and back from TH to Josephine Saddle on the Supertrail which is a great trail. 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