For example, the Nonetheless, take plenty of water and be aware of wildlife. 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. This trail is located in the Santa Rita Mountains near Green Valley, AZ. At 9,456 feet, Mount Wrightson is the tallest peak in the vicinity of Tucson Arizona. The Old Baldy Trail is the shorter of the two at 10.8 miles roundtrip. As you get near the top there are more patches of snow, some up to a foot deep. Pro tip: pack light (forget the tent). At 8:23 AM, 2.56 miles and 7090 ft elevation, I reached Josephine Saddle (and the junction with Super Trail).Looking down the canyon where the trail came from. Enjoyed most of the trail all to myself only passing by a few other groups on the way up or down. 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. The park is opened 365 days a year and offers a long list of summer and winter activities for every member of the family. Reached the summit at 10:45 AM and 5.50 miles. Absolutely loved the 360 views on top. I guess I accidentally paused the app before hitting mt baldy trail. Great hike! Fall colors. The sight on the top is excellent! Snow was 6-9" of powder on a good incline so I put my New Hampshire hiking skills to the test. 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. LockA locked padlock lot lady bug things on top but great panoramic views. A long day, but a gentle trail. Most moderate hard hike completed so far. A couple of speed walkers came from behind and passed me. Mount Wrightson is One of Tucson's Highest Peaks. The orange reddish leaves in Bear Springs Creek give a hiker a sense that it is still fall. I recommend the full loop like this to get a fresh view. Beginning at I-19 and Grand Avenue in Nogales; northeast on Grand Avenue (U.S. Hwy. Great hike. Gas up water at baldy spring. Josephine Saddle via Super Trail and Old Baldy, Old Baldy, Vault Mine and Agua Caliente Trail, Vault Mine, Agua Caliente, Super Trail Loop. Miller Peak could be seen to the distant southeast. Trails will probably remain closed until Summer 2006. http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado/. Check for current or recent wildfires in this area. The prominence of Wrightson provides wonderful views with a great summit. Gorgeous, no wind, and easy to follow trail. It was named for William Wrightson, a miner and entrepreneur in the region killed by Apaches in the 1865 Battle of Fort Buchanan. Turn left onto this side road and drive a few hundred feet and you'll come to two parking lots. 3L water was pretty much perfect; very sunny day but tons of shade cover. United States. 11/17 small amount of ice but all visible. ", Routes The Wrightson summit is superb. Wrightson Wilderness. Extremely busy trail; only reason for 4 stars4 groups at the summit while up there for about 45 minutes. He had also seen a female and cub above the ridge. The temperature was perfect, not too many people, zero bugs and there were birds galoremy 1 star comes from the incline. Views from the top are incredible. Trails to the summit of Mt. A little note about securing food and general awareness might be . Saw one black bear off trail and two deer. We should all be so lucky. Add this one to your bucket list. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 58 min to complete. 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. It's cozy. No conditions reported in the past 7 days. (520) 281-2296. Total distance, around 8 miles. If you're not pressed for time, I highly recomend going up via Super; the views were phenomenal, and at a couple spots we saw some hummingbirds flying around. Looking toward Sierrita Mine southwest of Tucson. Total round-trip time ~5 hours, with ~1 hour rest and ~4 hours hiking. We went up old baldy and down old baldy. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 33 min to complete. Are you an outfitter, hunting guide, game processor or local hotel? TUCSON, Ariz. - Bear Springs Trail begins on a tree-lined drive looking straight up at Mt. No spouse to pick me up, I hunted for breakfast or lunch along the road up to the loop - no luck. The unit rises from 2,000' on the north to 9,453' at the top of Mt. Gabe Zimmerman Trail 36. (FYI, once paid, this fee will also allow you to visit Mount Lemmon and Sabino Canyon in the Tucson area during the same day. Use caution. A black bear ran down the slopes. We did the Old Baldy trail both ways. In 2015, Wilson appeared in 11 games for the Bears and recorded 28 receptions for 464 yards receiving and one touchdown. What a 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. Wrightson. The two guys and the ladies I had seen earlier arrived and stopped there for rest. Old Baldy to Wrightson is a challenge - but pretty well shaded and much cooler at higher elevations. However, be prepared for wintery weather at the summit, especially during spring and fall when the valley below is temperate. Another hiker saw a bear earlier. We clocked it at 15 miles and surprised others havent pointed out the discrepancy. Used poles and trail running shoes. From Tucson, drive south on I-19 toward Nogales. 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. 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. Hiked up Old Baldy came back on the Super Trail. Talking to the people on the summit, they said that trail was overgrown. The hike begins on Gardner Canyon Road, where the better-known Gardner Canyon Trail also begins. I enjoyed the Super Trail but, in the future, I'll stick with the Old Baldy Trail both ascending and descending. Enjoy the sunset and night alone up top on a flat spot inside the old lookout foundation. Only 2 other people on the summit. I had thought of going down via the longer Super Trail. Trail is in great shape for the most part, no snow or mud, and weather is perfect up there when its in the 90's down in the valleys. I ran into a couple of guys who told me: You missed the show. Mount Wrightson Temperature Statistics . Nice trail, easy to navigatestill pretty tough. The Old Baldy Trail is open to the summit as of March 2006. The mountain is known for the views from its barren peak,[citation needed] nearly 7,000 feet (2,100m) feet above Tucson. See how weather varies by elevation within a unit by selecting an elevation range. Super Trail was less traveled based on the vegetation overgrowth through some sections but has great views the whole way down. 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. It features a Boy Scout Memorial dedicated and maintained for three scouts who died in a storm on Mount Wrightson November 15, 1958. Its distinctive pyramid-shaped profile is visible from much of southeastern Arizona and adjoining areas in Sonora, Mexico.[5]. Wrightson. Two miles into the hike is a saddle which offers an easy dayhike with dramatic views of this peak. Summited 11/11, great day to be up there- very little wind. Wrightson is Arizona's 8 th most prominent peak and the 49 th highest ranked peak. Be safe. Be sure to wake for sunrise. Epic day of hiking. (Straight line distances, not road mileages.). The birdwatchers heaven that exists in Madera Canyon extends up the mountain into this area where, in addition to the birds, you have a chance to see Coues white-tailed deer, black bear and even mountain lion. Looking northeast toward the Whetstone Mountains and Gardner Canyon. Use temperature ranges to plan and prepare for your hunt. 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. Have fun getting Rad! [6], The final approach to the summit is north facing and may be impassable without special equipment during the winter due to ice.[7]. Si Past that lots of snow and ice. Definitely agree with others that micro spikes were needed for safety higher up. TUCSON, Ariz. - Bear Springs Trail begins on a tree-lined drive looking straight up at Mt. But bring lots of water and snacks if you are planning to make it to the top. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Great peak views. Definitely a hard one to fit in one day. Very helpful on the way down. Official websites use .gov A .gov Continuous incline. 300 W. Congress St. The trail is very well marked and well traveled so theres little to no chance of getting off trail. Lots of bear scat between Josephine Saddle and Old Baldy Saddle. Weather can vary by elevation. Share sensitive information only Ronning said thanks to Ibuprofen he was only a bit sore and stiff the next day. There is a good population of bears in the area but it will take some planning and scouting for a hunter to be successful. 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. Some guy had his sights on 4. I have been on the summit several times in November, and found the top swarming with the little critters. 4 hours if you are fit. 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. Wrightson. You can buy the pass at any of the self-serve kiosks in the parking areas. 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). Aconcagua mountain itself has many routes, photos, and trip reports as children. Tough. I passed them but as I stopped to take picture often, they kept catching up with me. 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. I quickly and cautiously went past a tree that was marked by a pink ribbon. After a turn in the trail, spectacular views of the cliffs below the summit and the ridgeline to the north of it came to view. View into Mexico. Unit 34A has Sonoran desert, Arizona chaparral, desert grassland, pine forest, and several riparian corridors. Lemmon, Mica Mountain, Rincon Peak, Mt. Watch for loose gravel and leaves on the way down. However, his season came to an end after he suffered a foot injury that led to him being placed on season-ending injured reserve. Plenty of parking and restrooms at trailhead. The Santa Ritas were once the site of extensive mining activity. Humphries and Harquahala Peak as my favorite hike in Arizona. Unit 34A has Sonoran desert, Arizona chaparral, desert grassland, pine forest, and several riparian corridors. Cant believe the number of people we passed who were summiting it MULTIPLE times in the same day. I had plenty of layers, though, so it wasn't too terrible. But the views were beautiful and endless every you looked. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and camping, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. At 9:51 AM, 4.57 miles and 8750 ft elevation, I reached a saddle where view to the east appeared. A few people were there. Detailed 6 day mountain weather forecasts for climbers and mountaineers planning expeditions. Wrightson's distinctive pyramid-shaped profile is visible from much of southeastern Arizona and adjoining areas in Mexico. He said he waited 20 minutes. Quick way to get 4000 of elevation gain! All Rights Reserved. Bring spikes, dont be like me and think ehh I can do it without spikes just bring them! There are 1 OTC hunts in this unit. 1. Start of the seemingly endless zigzags below the saddle. (10), Additions & Corrections Also be mindful for snakes and large predators, We found quite a bit of large predator skat, looked like bear and mountain lion. Reached the trailhead and by the time I started my hike, it was 7:00 AM. Amazing hike - bring lunch, snacks, 3 liter of water and sunscreen. Official websites use .gov A .gov Try to go all the way as the views are truly rewarding from the top. My Garmin Instinct indicates this was a 12.95 mile hike with 3,940 feet of elevation gain Yes, camping is allowed in designated campgrounds. Mount Mica and Rincon Peak to the right. Very soft snow on the South side. As people have mentioned, spikes or YakTrax really help w/ this one currently. SC Sabino Canyon Road 22. 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. On an assessment respite, 5 hikers, including #2 who turned back again. Supervisor's Office Great day! 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. Mt. First time out here, hike is awesome. 2006-2021 SummitPost.org. The summit trail is steep and fairly exposed, but the switchbacks offer plenty of opportunities to catch your breath. excellent page! Lot of ice on the North side, snow 2 feet deep toward the summit. everything was very gradual up and down. 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 Gnralement considr comme un parcours difficile, il faut en moyenne 7 h 33 min pour le parcourir. Im not that breed and consider myself in shape. 30 minutes, time to roll. Brian Jenkins - Oct 3, 2002 11:38 am - Voted 10/10 Untitled Comment. 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. No ice, bees, or bears to worry about! It was a beautiful moonlit hike up, lots of bear scat on the way up and back down but we never saw a bear. Wrightson Wilderness a popular destination point. I will be back to do this and more trails in the Tucson area! 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. 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. Very tired but worth it. 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. The last mile to the summit of Mt. Ian etc. Really only one semi-sketchy section of switchbacks with deeper snow and some ice with slippage risk in the last push to summit. According to the sign, the plaque was erected by Boy Scout Troop 249 in remembrance of David Greenberg (age 12), Mike Early (age 16), and Michael J. Lanoue (age 13). The terrain goes from flat desert areas and washes, to steep ridg. This situation lasted for a while until I did not take pictures for some time when I got way ahead of them. Beautiful trees. After a total of 107 switch backs, several water breaks, I still managed to reach the top of the summit which I really enjoyed. Looking north toward Tucson. Ive hiked old baldy up a number of times but hadnt done it as a loop. | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy. Name: Old Baldy Trail #372 to Crest Trail #144 to Super Trail #134. Apparently the hills have more than just music. It was beautiful up there! At about 8k elevation snow/ice became tough and Crampons were a necessity. Lots of birds, butterflies and overly human acclimated deer. Loved Mt Wrightson! The Super Trail is the other one and is about 14 miles long roundtrip. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Mt. This trail is perfect for someone who wants distance over difficulty. "Breadth-first search is the bulldozer of science." 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. Besides, it's only $5 so don't take the chance of getting caught. 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. Very tough but worth the challenge! The trail on the last half mile is frozen solid with few foot holds but the views are to die for!! 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. When I was at Wrightson I saw two bears, black bears I believe. If you have knee trouble, you might want to go up the shorter . Beautiful trail! 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 trail is in great shape, with a few short icy sections. Easy to follow steep trek but well worth it as the views are incredible on a clear day. (58), Comments Wrightson are closed due to the Florida Fire of 7 to 21 July 2005. The trail was well maintained and easy to navigate. Want to report conditions for this trail? From the parking lot to the summit via the Old Baldy trail was between 5.5 and 6 miles. Beautiful forest and glimpses of the summit. My daughter and I were glad we each had a pole as there was a lot of icy areas. 12.0 miles overall for a fun, very scenic, and almost entirely shaded hike! I took my 2 older kids 13 and 15, they found it difficult but worthwhile. As good it gets! And got to chat with a local that did this hike almost every weekend. Wrightson. On a pleasant day, you just won't want to leave it! The Pipeline/Kent Spring intersection is a good area to spot and/or hear the Elegant Trogon, best between April and June (although we heard one in the distance today). The only thing not good was 3 piles of dog poop left on the trail near the parking area and at least 2 people with dogs not on leashes. Had a 55-mile drive. Lovely day! Very minimal ice, no need for micro spikes, but poles would def be helpful. There is a good population of bears in the area but it will take some planning and . Also, I would choose this route down only. Hiked up in the pitch black, Friday night. Great views, will probably try Super on the way down as Baldy was covered in leaves that obscure the loose rocks. Look at it from afar (maybe from nearby Mount Ian) and you'll be in awe of its pleasing . Ryan Kang/AP. Excelentes vistas, Do not try to summit without Spikes I would say the heavy snow starts about 3.2 miles in and it's pretty hard and packed overall a great hike I left around 8 got to the top at 11:30 got back around 2 definitely recommend a different type of hiking when you're hiking in snow much fun The road to the trailhead was open. ) or https:// means you've safely Looser near the peak. Un trail con excelentes vistas, gran altura. The Super trail as it raps around the south side of the summit is a little over grown right now, so bring pants. Trails within the Mt. Just a few feet past Kent Spring the trail splits. Very difficult hike with the snow and ice. IRBH ( I'd Rather Be Hiking ) (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. Vous pouvez y accder toute l'anne et l . Josephine Peak 37. View on the summit was spectacular! Get a free account to view the details! We used microspikes almost the whole way and and were glad to have them, but some folks managed safely without. on official, secure websites. I was glad to have brought my rain gear. Trees line the walk at the beginning of the Bear Springs Trail as hikers look up at Mt. BADASS ( Beautiful Athletic Determined Able Strong Smart ) AZ Hikers. connected to the .gov website. Below that its not as runnable. 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