Take a faint trail uphill to the left and you come to a summit with lovely views. It was named for William Wrightson, a miner and entrepreneur in the region killed by Apaches in the 1865 Battle of Fort Buchanan. Took me about 10 hours. "An American is a man with two arms and four wheels. Have been up there several times before but this was the best. Parts of the trail are icy - so bring poles and/or microspikes just in case. beautiful hike. The trail takes hikers through Casa Blanca Canyon. An official website of the Motorized and mechanized vehicles and equipment, including mountain bikes, are not permitted in Wilderness. Geography [ edit] To the left is the Bog Spring loop. The 9453 ft Mt. Beginning at I-19 and Grand Avenue in Nogales; northeast on Grand Avenue (U.S. Hwy. Since I had a long drive back home, I decided to go back the way I had come up leaving at 11:00 AM. Enjoy fresh air and fabulous views as you spin through the snow covered forest and along the Petit Train du Nord linear trail with an electric fat bike rental in Mont Tremblant. About 20 minutes south of Tucson, exit on Continental Road (there's an obvious sign for Madera Canyon Recreation Area). Cant believe the number of people we passed who were summiting it MULTIPLE times in the same day. Super Trail was less traveled based on the vegetation overgrowth through some sections but has great views the whole way down. Unit 34A has Sonoran desert, Arizona chaparral, desert grassland, pine forest, and several riparian corridors. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. (520) 388-8300, https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coronado/recarea/?recid=25766, 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. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 11 min to complete. Arrived in upper lot at 0545 and my first time partner and we I the OBT trail a few minutes after 6am. Most recently, took the Super Trail up, and the Baldy Trail down. Hiked up in the pitch black, Friday night. The Old Baldy Trail is the shorter of the two at 10.8 miles roundtrip. Good workout. Location: 40 miles south of Tucson, 70 miles northwest of Nogales. Pretty scary, if you are scared of bears I wouldnt do this hike. It's a great way to start this 13.5 mile scenic hike. Trails to the summit of Mt. Create a free account to read the rest of this bear hunting note! C'est un endroit trs pris pour l'itinrance, l'ornithologie et le camping, vous croiserez donc probablement du monde pendant votre excursion. Looking northeast toward the Whetstone Mountains and Gardner Canyon. (Straight line distances, not road mileages.). The trails also boast an impressive potpourri of tree species characteristic of southeastern Arizona including Arizona, Apache and Chihuahua pines, as well as Arizona madrone and a variety of oaks. Gorgeous, no wind, and easy to follow trail. Epic day of hiking. Superb and varied view from Wrightson summit. Snow was 6-9" of powder on a good incline so I put my New Hampshire hiking skills to the test. Jetez un coup d'il cet itinraire aller-retour de 11,6-miles prs de Patagonia, Arizona. 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 I've seen this many times on several mountains, and most especially in the Wasatch. Along the way, you'll go through scrub oak and ponderosa pine forests, being shaded most of the way until the last half mile. Just a few feet past Kent Spring the trail splits. He observed that too often hikers rush through hikes without giving themselves enough time to enjoy the scenery. 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 No ice, bees, or bears to worry about! [6], The final approach to the summit is north facing and may be impassable without special equipment during the winter due to ice.[7]. The temperature was perfect, not too many people, zero bugs and there were birds galoremy 1 star comes from the incline. Detailed 6 day mountain weather forecasts for climbers and mountaineers planning expeditions. Towering more than 7,000 feet over the surrounding savannas and deserts, Mt. Movement includes the normal position on all fours and an upright position on the hind legs that improves the opportunity to see and smell. Photo/Stan Bindell. (8 ), Views of Forida Fire and damage from Mount Hopkins, Official Home of Florida Fire Info. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 58 min to complete. Weather conditions were partly cloudy, 40s. The prominence of Wrightson provides wonderful views with a great summit. everything was very gradual up and down. For example, the Trail is in great shape, challenging and steep. Ok.so the trail was quite nice. Wrightson. I started out taking Old Baldy trail up to the saddle, and then took Super. Very soft snow on the South side. Bring spikes, dont be like me and think ehh I can do it without spikes just bring them! 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Amazing hike - bring lunch, snacks, 3 liter of water and sunscreen. Summit and the ridgeline to the north of it. Towering more than 7,000 feet over the surrounding savannas and deserts, Mt. (58), Comments Originally Published: January 14, 2014 10:13 a.m. A sign on the trail warned about Africanized Bees ahead. We used microspikes almost the whole way and and were glad to have them, but some folks managed safely without. The mountain is known for the views from its barren peak,[citation needed] nearly 7,000 feet (2,100m) feet above Tucson. Wrightson, but the description is of the Four Springs Trail hike to the junction of the Crest Trail. Lemmon, Mica Mountain, Rincon Peak, Mt. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 58 min to complete. Past that lots of snow and ice. "I like a fast pace, but you need to enjoy stops for photos and to admire the scenery," he said. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 33 min to complete. Distance 11 miles Elevation gain 4000 feet. 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. We took Super trail the entire way up, which is fairly moderate in difficulty until you get close to the summit trail. As of this writing (10/12/05) they are still closed. Difficulty: Difficult: . Lady bugs seem to gather on top of the peaks to mate, but I don't know what the reasoning is behind it. Cactus Forest Trail & Mica View Trail Loop 24. . Didn't trust or footing. Easy to lose the trail if there is any snow, but well worth it. Get the Earl Wrightson Setlist of the concert at Forum de Montral, Montreal, QC, Canada on April 8, 1962 and other Earl Wrightson Setlists for free on setlist.fm! 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). I prepared much, much better for my second ascent a few years later. Wrightson is the 5400 ft Madera Canyon Trailhead to the northwest of the peak. From its peak, you can get an unobstructed view of southern Arizona and into Mexico on a clear day.Wrightson (and Madera Canyon) is a popular destination for many a desert dweller and offers a variety of hiking trails and recreation areas. I took my 2 older kids 13 and 15, they found it difficult but worthwhile. The forest service enforces parking rigorously. Talking to the people on the summit, they said that trail was overgrown. A workout for sure, but a deep sense of accomplishment in completing my first ascent of Mount Wrightson ( originally Mount Baldy per the USGS peak marker ) Another hiker saw a bear earlier. Very tired but worth it. Along the trail, we didn't see any bears, but we found plenty of bear scat. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! Make sure you purchase a day pass to park in Madera Canyon. Trails within the Mt. Great hike to work on your fitness while putting little stress on your frame. Currently lot of ice and snow up there. There's an additional $10 per vehicle fee for camping. Bear Springs Trail features awesome scenery with mountains off in the distance in every direction. connected to the .gov website. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. 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. Next time, I'll do it the other way 'round. You'll know you're on the pipeline trail because there is 2" galvanized pipe on the side of the trail. February Temperature Nogales, Nogales International Airport (18.6 miles) 2023 January February. 10.2 miles round trip to Baldy Summit. Left with the sunrise around 7:30 and summited at 11:15, stopping frequently to take pictures. Trail is nice, sandy/rocky/snowy. website belongs to an official government organization in the On we continued. The views from the summit are, to say the least, breathtaking. Mt. | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy. Pun intended. I guess I accidentally paused the app before hitting mt baldy trail. Just enough other hikers to enjoy a conversation at the summit. Contents of this site are Copyright 2023 NHO News and Western News&Info, Inc. All rights reserved. The Bear Springs Trail is part of the Santa Rita Mountain range and part of segment four of the Arizona Trail. Not technical at all. Gabe Zimmerman Trail 36. 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". Super trail is nice for solitude and views on a more relaxed trip back down. Very beautiful scenery! You can see just about forever no matter which way you look. Wrightson is that at certain times of the year it seems to be a magnet for ladybugs. 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. Lots of bear scat along the trail. One can see interpretive signs, old broken down dams, tunnels and century old pipe along the way. With a prominence of 4591 ft, Mt. 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). Pre monsoon (no chance of storm). (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. I quickly and cautiously went past a tree that was marked by a pink ribbon. Trail lies in the Mt.Wrightson Wilderness Area. The sight on the top is excellent! Was first to top so had summit to myself for most of time - spent over an hour up there. Motorized and mechanized vehicles and equipment, including mountain bikes, are not permitted in Wilderness. Evidence of that is visible along several of the trails. Almost everyone is contented to climb Mount Wrightson as an out-and-back. Want to report conditions for this trail? Tucson, AZ 85701 United States. The overall location is very isolated and made for a peaceful hike without huge crowds. The unit rises from 2,000' on the north to 9,453' at the top of Mt. 1. Located within the Wilderness are the headwaters of Madera Canyon, one of the most famous birdwatching areas in the Southwest. I did, however, turn around before reaching the summit due to the snow getting hard to walk in without snowshoes. Turn left here and drive into the trailhead parking lot, Supervisor's Office Taking my time, clocked 5:55 moving time with 10.6 miles total - excellent hike! Perfect. Agree with everyone that spikes were helpful, wore mine for the last two ascending miles (microspikes). If you have experience hiking in snow and can follow the trail, I highly recommend doing so. View Mount Wrightson Image Gallery - 95 Images. The super trail runs along a stream and it has wonderful views! Robert Ronning, another Sierra Club hiker on this trek, said he was glad to hike Bear Springs Trail and Smith was a terrific leader as the hikers took time to take photographs and enjoy the scenery. Lost a micro-spike in between the saddle and the summit. 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. Miller Peak could be seen to the distant southeast. Watch for the Pipeline Trail coming off the left at a steep uphill angle. An official website of the The orange reddish leaves in Bear Springs Creek give a hiker a sense that it is still fall. Wrightson is Arizonas 8th most prominent peak and the 49th highest ranked peak. I was glad to have brought my rain gear. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. A bit windy at Baldy saddle, but not much anywhere else. Wrightson Wilderness a popular destination point. Spikes and poles are necessary for most to complete the trail at this time of year. Water is available year-round at some springs and streams. Heard a bear sighting from a half dozen different people but only saw scat. Beautiful trail, but a real butt-kicker. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. A black bear ran down the slopes. Check for current or recent wildfires in this area. Arizona Office of Tourism, 2702 N. 3rd St., Suite 4015 , Phoenix, AZ, 85004, Phone: 888-520-3434, Fax: 602-240-5432. Just because I hadn't done it before, I descended from Baldy Saddle to the trailhead via the Super Trail. Really only one semi-sketchy section of switchbacks with deeper snow and some ice with slippage risk in the last push to summit. Other hikers actually took pictures of bear. This was harder than anticipated. Beautiful trail. The weather was fantastic and spent half the time in a tshirt. 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. There are several springs at different locations, including Bog Spring, Sprung Spring, Kent Spring, Armour Spring, Baldy Spring, McBeth Spring and Bellows Spring. Located within the Wilderness are the headwaters of Madera Canyon, one of the most famous birdwatching areas in the Southwest. We immediately noticed an increase of bear scat as we continued on OBT. Unit 34A has Sonoran desert, Arizona chaparral, desert grassland, pine forest, and several riparian corridors. I have been on the summit several times in November, and found the top swarming with the little critters. We only averaged one mile per hour. Add this one to your bucket list. Two miles into the hike is a saddle which offers an easy dayhike with dramatic views of this peak. 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! Great hike! 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. Had to park at the amphitheater (road to the trailhead is closed). Head out when the first early bird day hikers arrive. Parents refers to a larger category under which an object falls. He had also seen a female and cub above the ridge. Wrightson are closed due to the Florida Fire of 7 to 21 July 2005. On Madera Canyon Road, I stopped to take a picture of Mt. Summited 11/11, great day to be up there- very little wind. It is a prime birding area and black bears are common. Total distance, around 8 miles. Enjoy! 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. LockA locked padlock The trails are easy and well maintained but carry a steady climb of 4,036 feet from bottom to summit. 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. Now time for a soak in the hot tub! 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. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. No conditions reported in the past 7 days. I feel like this was somewhere around 13 miles total instead of 10. Very little snow/ice. Fall colors. Happy birthday, Miniature! ( 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. 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. Reached the trailhead at 2:30 PM. No need for equipment. The Santa Catalinas near Tucson, Mt. 3L water was pretty much perfect; very sunny day but tons of shade cover. Also, I would choose this route down only. 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. There are 1 OTC hunts in this unit. Explore this 21.1-km loop trail near Green Valley, Arizona. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 33 min to complete. Aconcagua mountain itself has many routes, photos, and trip reports as children. Beautiful on the saddle but clouds were coming. Purification of water is recommended. A few people were there. Some guy had his sights on 4. website belongs to an official government organization in the Below that its not as runnable. Really thought the mountain was stunning. If you continue on the trail, you will arrive at Armour Spring, and, past that, to Florida Saddle and the Crest Trail which heads back to Baldy Saddle. Brian Jenkins - Oct 3, 2002 11:38 am - Voted 10/10 Untitled Comment. I was really enjoying being there. Very tough but worth the challenge! On an assessment respite, 5 hikers, including #2 who turned back again. Get a free account to view the details! Wrightson. Take plenty of water and food. Pretty big bear. There is a good population of bears in the area but it will take some planning and scouting for a hunter to be successful. 12.0 miles overall for a fun, very scenic, and almost entirely shaded hike! Great day! 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. Around 1 mile in, the trail splits in two directions; one takes you past Bog Springs, the other past Sylvester Spring. Quick way to get 4000 of elevation gain! Some snow and ice present but i didnt need spikes or poles (though i packed them just in case). Lots of ice and snow above Josephine Saddle. 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. Humphries and Harquahala Peak as my favorite hike in Arizona. Windy but clear day with lots of temperature fluctuations, was happy to have brought gloves and a buff. I enjoyed the Super Trail but, in the future, I'll stick with the Old Baldy Trail both ascending and descending. Better on the knees. 30 minutes, time to roll. Fall-colored trees, Mt. Mt. We should all be so lucky. We made the summit without much complaint. Send us an email at [emailprotected] to learn more. Beautiful views. View Mt. Located just north of the ski resort, this park was created in 1895 and is one of the oldest Quebec provincial parks. Pretty day with some rumblings of thunder. So beautiful! 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. Old Baldy is gently graded but still a no-nonsense way of getting to the summit. Lots of birds, butterflies and overly human acclimated deer. Towering more than 7,000 feet over the surrounding savannas and deserts, Mt. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. The trail was well maintained and easy to navigate. You'll go straight through the first stop sign, but turn right soon after onto White Horse Canyon Road. Used poles and trail running shoes. Easy to follow steep trek but well worth it as the views are incredible on a clear day. 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. . Started at 715am. (95), Climber's Log Entries Took the nature trail from there adding about 3.4 miles to the round trip . 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. I ran into a couple of guys who told me: You missed the show. lush flora, lots of lizards and butterflies, gorgeous vistas, not an easy hike but worth every step. We had a fabulous day on this loop! This trail is located in the Santa Rita Mountains near Green Valley, AZ. Hiking at Mount Wrightson, Arizona, United States | Skimble.com A couple of ladies my age had started their hike shortly before me. You'd be a fool not to bring spikes and poles! Definitely agree with others that micro spikes were needed for safety higher up. The summit trail is steep and fairly exposed, but the switchbacks offer plenty of opportunities to catch your breath. Views from the top are incredible. Also: this hike is EXCELLENT on a full moon. The muscle structure in grizzly bears is developed for massive strength, quickness, and running speeds up to 35 miles per hour. Snow!! This trail is perfect for someone who wants distance over difficulty. Frequently Seen Animals: birds, Coues white-tailed deer, black bear, and mountain lion (rare). 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. Bring cash for $8 daily fee payable at stations if you don't have a pass. We did the Four Springs Trail today. The weather was so pleasant. There were 2 people in front of us heading to the summit. Difficult at times but loved the challenge. The extensive rain was welcome and the trail was solid throughout with little mud to speak of. All Rights Reserved. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. In winter the park attracts people that come tocross-country ski, snowshoe, and snowmobile along the snow covered trails. Beautiful views and great, changing scenery all the way. Absolutely loved the 360 views on top. 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