Perfect. Super Trail to Mount Wrightson Appendix A: Outdoor Retailers . Snow!! Located within the Wilderness are the headwaters of Madera Canyon, one of the most famous birdwatching areas in the Southwest. 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. Lots of fun and great views. Read about advertising on huntscore here. Official websites use .gov A .gov Started the hike around 8:30 on a Sunday. It features a Boy Scout Memorial dedicated and maintained for three scouts who died in a storm on Mount Wrightson November 15, 1958. connected to the .gov website. Yeah, at the end of December I saw numerous dead lady bugs in the cracks underneath rocks frozen to death apparently. Just a great hike, perfect day. Head out when the first early bird day hikers arrive. Very windy today. Beautiful views and great, changing scenery all the way. Also: this hike is EXCELLENT on a full moon. Wrightson via the Crest Trail #144 is the same no matter which trail youve followed to the saddle. Lots of snow about halfway up the trail. excellent page! I would rate it as difficult. A great hike! Only 2 other people on the summit. Very beautiful scenery! GREAT HIKE amazing summit! 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. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. 12.0 miles overall for a fun, very scenic, and almost entirely shaded hike! Happy birthday, Miniature! 30 minutes, time to roll. My buddies, who hike there a lot encounter bears frequently. Located within the Wilderness are the headwaters of Madera Canyon, one of the most famous birdwatching areas in the Southwest. Had a 55-mile drive. However, his season came to an end after he suffered a foot injury that led to him being placed on season-ending injured reserve. The orange reddish leaves in Bear Springs Creek give a hiker a sense that it is still fall. 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. 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. Detailed 6 day mountain weather forecasts for climbers and mountaineers planning expeditions. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 52 min to complete. Almost everyone is contented to climb Mount Wrightson as an out-and-back. There is also a trail journal to sign. 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. I started out taking Old Baldy trail up to the saddle, and then took Super. Total distance, around 8 miles. Not all weather elements are available within the unit. A few of the most popular access points are located within the Madera Canyon Recreation Area, where roads and parking areas are paved. Actually, you dont even have to go all the way to the top to enjoy great views. 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. Really thought the mountain was stunning. Walking poles helped as well. 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). United States. Fall-colored trees, Mt. (95), Climber's Log Entries 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. See all stats but the last 2 years with a free account! We had a fabulous day on this loop! Fauna on Mount Wrightson include birds such as the scrub jay and ravens high up near the peak, Coues white-tailed deer, black bear, and (rarely) mountain lion. The Trail. Constant incline. I had plenty of layers, though, so it wasn't too terrible. Trail lies in the Mt.Wrightson Wilderness Area. I took my 2 older kids 13 and 15, they found it difficult but worthwhile. OfficialMontTremblant.com provides details on fatbiking in Tremblant, one of the most popular activities in Mont Tremblant among locals. Wrightson's distinctive pyramid-shaped profile is visible from much of southeastern Arizona and adjoining areas in Mexico. | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy. Unit 34A has Sonoran desert, Arizona chaparral, desert grassland, pine forest, and several riparian corridors. No spouse to pick me up, I hunted for breakfast or lunch along the road up to the loop - no luck. The prominence of Wrightson provides wonderful views with a great summit. Groups involved: The trail has been well traveled and is still easy to follow though. Updated 8/05. Just enough other hikers to enjoy a conversation at the summit. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! But the views were beautiful and endless every you looked. icy chunks from the trees all over up top made it hard coming down. Next time I will bring my poles. 11.4 was the Alltrails logged distance, but the phone may have been inadvertently paused for a small piece. With a prominence of 4591 ft, Mt. Perfect temps, started at 7:30am. Trail is nice, sandy/rocky/snowy. It was a beautiful hike down, though, and I'll definitely come back again in a few months when it gets colder. Lots of birds, butterflies and overly human acclimated deer. Wrightson. At 9:51 AM, 4.57 miles and 8750 ft elevation, I reached a saddle where view to the east appeared. Bring cash for $8 daily fee payable at stations if you don't have a pass. Have been up there several times before but this was the best. An official website of the Get a free account to view the details! You'll know you're on the pipeline trail because there is 2" galvanized pipe on the side of the trail. 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. With a prominence of 4591 ft, Mt. Cant believe the number of people we passed who were summiting it MULTIPLE times in the same day. A couple in our group were affected by the altitude. The trail is very well marked and well traveled so theres little to no chance of getting off trail. The Old Baldy Trail is open to the summit as of March 2006. Fortunately, nothing happened (on the way up and down). Old Baldy and Mount Wrightson Summit Trail. No conditions reported in the past 7 days. I hiked Old Baldy up and Super trail back and recommend that. Mt. I hiked a variation of this recording, coming up the Old Baldy trail to the summit, around and down on Super Trail. 11/17 small amount of ice but all visible. The shade and high altitude make it a great hike even in the summer desert climate.There are two main trails to the summit, and they cross each other twice, making a figure "8". The last mile to the summit of Mt. 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. Start of the seemingly endless zigzags below the saddle. Weather conditions were partly cloudy, 40s. We should all be so lucky. The mountain is known for the views from its barren peak,[citation needed] nearly 7,000 feet (2,100m) feet above Tucson. Lost a micro-spike in between the saddle and the summit. 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. The Wrightson summit is superb. Quick way to get 4000 of elevation gain! Gorgeous, no wind, and easy to follow trail. Lot of ice on the North side, snow 2 feet deep toward the summit. Take plenty of water and food. You always remember your first time. At 9,456 feet, Mount Wrightson is the tallest peak in the vicinity of Tucson Arizona. We used microspikes almost the whole way and and were glad to have them, but some folks managed safely without. That colorful history, added to the areas plentiful wildlife and magnificent scenery have made the Mt. There are 1 OTC hunts in this unit. Hopkins and the observatory. 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. No ice, bees, or bears to worry about! One of my absolute favorite hikes in Tucson. Was windy and cool with rain showers on the way down. 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. Purification of water is recommended. Lots of shade, but bring sunscreen and a hat. Sierra Club hike leader Don Smith said he selected this hike because of these historical remnants. I ran into a couple of guys who told me: You missed the show. Not a lot of fresh scat. If you plan on hunting in higher elevation, as a rule of thumb, expect the tempture to decrease roughly 5 for every 1000' in elevation gain. This situation lasted for a while until I did not take pictures for some time when I got way ahead of them. Hikers get to rock hop over the cascading creek about 20 times giving great views of the running stream. One interesting note about Mt. 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. Oh. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 11 min to complete. Don't let the short distance fool you, be prepared.bring lots of H20, protein foods to include raw honey, bagels, nuts, etcand of course pack enough for at least an overnight in case of emergency. Look at it from afar (maybe from nearby Mount Ian) and you'll be in awe of its pleasing . Amazing views. Nonetheless, take plenty of water and be aware of wildlife. Also, I would choose this route down only. 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. IRBH ( I'd Rather Be Hiking ) Old Baldy is gently graded but still a no-nonsense way of getting to the summit. It was windy, hailing and cold. 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. 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. Most recently, took the Super Trail up, and the Baldy Trail 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. on official, secure websites. However, the trail is so well constructed it doesn't beat you up. I highly recommend this trail. The terrain goes from flat desert areas and washes, to steep ridg . The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. 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 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. Highlights of Marcus Robinson's 2000 season with the Chicago Bears, from the NFL Films 2000 Bears season yearbook video, shared by YouTube user Curtis Eaker:. The unit rises from 2,000' on the north to 9,453' at the top of Mt. Contents of this site are Copyright 2023 NHO News and Western News&Info, Inc. All rights reserved. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Great day! 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. February Temperature Nogales, Nogales International Airport (18.6 miles) 2023 January February. Easy to follow steep trek but well worth it as the views are incredible on a clear day. The weather was so pleasant. Si 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. It wouldve saved my pace and been a lot safer on the way down. Took me about 10 hours. LockA locked padlock Good workout. The trail was well maintained and easy to navigate. SC Sabino Canyon Road 22. View on the summit was spectacular! 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 We did the Four Springs Trail today. I was really enjoying being there. Beautiful views. Great hike! A lot of people were there. Below that its not as runnable. Share sensitive information only Very tough but worth the challenge! Old Baldy is the most heavily traveled and also remains the coolest of the two by keeping a more northerly aspect and staying in the trees for almost its entire length. Lots of bear scat along the trail. When I was at Wrightson I saw two bears, black bears I believe. (520) 281-2296. This was harder than anticipated. website belongs to an official government organization in the 38% Private, 62% Public, 30% USFS, 1% BLM, 1% State, 6% Wilderness, 1% NPS, 12% Other. Vacation & tourist guide in Mont Tremblant. It's a great way to start this 13.5 mile scenic hike. My Garmin Instinct indicates this was a 12.95 mile hike with 3,940 feet of elevation gain Hiked up Old Baldy came back on the Super Trail. Went up and back from TH to Josephine Saddle on the Supertrail which is a great trail. I'm not sure if the mountain attracts such colorful visitors every year or if I was just lucky, but it was quite an experience! Wrightson is Arizonas 8th most prominent peak and the 49th highest ranked peak. Make sure you purchase a day pass to park in Madera Canyon. 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. Oh my. 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. 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. Left the vacation rental house in Oro Valley north of Tucson at 5:30 AM (sunrise 6:40 AM). The Super trail as it raps around the south side of the summit is a little over grown right now, so bring pants. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Hit peak around 3pm as day hikers are leaving. The Super Trail is the other one and is about 14 miles long roundtrip. 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