Took me about 10 hours. The muscle structure in grizzly bears is developed for massive strength, quickness, and running speeds up to 35 miles per hour. From the parking lot to the summit via the Old Baldy trail was between 5.5 and 6 miles. Brian Jenkins - Oct 3, 2002 11:38 am - Voted 10/10 Untitled Comment. Name: Old Baldy Trail #372 to Crest Trail #144 to Super Trail #134. Toggle between terrain, satellite, and topographic views, The ability to filter OTC units by residency and manner/sex, 1st choice license applications and licenses drawn, Draw odds for resident and nonresident applicants, Harvest stats by hunt_code, manner, season, sex, type, Average # of days between precip or snow event, Probability of other weather events (thunder, hail, etc) by by month. Not all weather elements are available within the unit. Trails in the Wilderness crisscross forests, canyons and ridgetops, accessing panoramic views and cool, shaded glades. ( Well taken care of. Please call 9163461725 for return and reward. But bring lots of water and snacks if you are planning to make it to the top. ( This junction marks the end of Four Springs Trail. Wrightson. Weather conditions were partly cloudy, 40s. Great hike! One interesting note about Mt. The title of this trail and the map are the Baldy/Super Trail loop to the summit of Mt. On an assessment respite, 5 hikers, including #2 who turned back again. Be careful out there!! Trails will probably remain closed until Summer 2006. http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado/. Some areas did get cool enough for gloves tho. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. (FYI, once paid, this fee will also allow you to visit Mount Lemmon and Sabino Canyon in the Tucson area during the same day. He had also seen a female and cub above the ridge. Lovely day! ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. The trails were all clear and switchbacks in great shape. So beautiful! Looking toward Sierrita Mine southwest of Tucson. We made the peak in 4:20 and back down in about 3 hours. Ronning said thanks to Ibuprofen he was only a bit sore and stiff the next day. We made the summit without much complaint. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Had a 55-mile drive. Just enough other hikers to enjoy a conversation at the summit. Photo/Stan Bindell. Only 2 other people on the summit. Beautiful trees. I started out taking Old Baldy trail up to the saddle, and then took Super. Got back to our car at 6pm. Amazing views. The two speed walkers were there. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. I will be back to do this and more trails in the Tucson area! All Rights Reserved. Walking poles helped as well. Mount Wrightson ( O'odham: Ce:wi Duag [4]) is a 9,456-foot (2,882 m) peak in the Santa Rita Mountains within the Coronado National Forest, in southern Arizona, United States. IRBH ( I'd Rather Be Hiking ) Just uphill and downhill. everything was very gradual up and down. Agree with everyone that spikes were helpful, wore mine for the last two ascending miles (microspikes). All Rights Reserved. Water is available year-round at some springs and streams. 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. Add this one to your bucket list. Made good time down, started raining as I made the turn to the last 300 meters to the lot. Pretty scary, if you are scared of bears I wouldnt do this hike. Miller Peak to the southeast. You'll know you're on the pipeline trail because there is 2" galvanized pipe on the side of the trail. Used poles and trail running shoes. Super Trail was less traveled based on the vegetation overgrowth through some sections but has great views the whole way down. The trail is in great shape, with a few short icy sections. 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. Summited 11/11, great day to be up there- very little wind. Beautiful on the saddle but clouds were coming. He observed that too often hikers rush through hikes without giving themselves enough time to enjoy the scenery. 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. United States. You always remember your first time. Started at 5am while it was still dark. 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. Want to report conditions for this trail? Wrightson may cause some people to experience altitude sickness, which typically occurs above 8,000 feet. Sunny areas are slushy, shaded areas are powdery. Took me 4 hours to get to the summit and 3 hours back down. Those looking to expand the Bear Springs Trail can go 3.3 miles further to hook into Walker Basin Trail or 18.5 miles further to run into Patagonia. 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. Wrightson is the highest point of the Santa Rita Mountains that rise 35 miles to the south of Tucson, Arizona. Very minimal ice, no need for micro spikes, but poles would def be helpful. Turn left here and drive into the trailhead parking lot, Supervisor's Office A few people were there. I did, however, turn around before reaching the summit due to the snow getting hard to walk in without snowshoes. Lots of bear scat along the trail. Wrightson. 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. Wrightson is Arizonas 8th most prominent peak and the 49th highest ranked peak. 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 Wrightson is the highest point of the Santa Rita Mountains that rise 35 miles to the south of Tucson, Arizona. Lots of fun and great views. Many of these landmarks are visible from dozens of overlooks along both trails. If you have experience hiking in snow and can follow the trail, I highly recommend doing so. I decided to see how close to the summit I could get in the snow on 12/26. Si Reached the summit at 10:45 AM and 5.50 miles. Mount Wrightson Comments. 2006-2021 SummitPost.org. Yeah, at the end of December I saw numerous dead lady bugs in the cracks underneath rocks frozen to death apparently. Pro tip: pack light (forget the tent). A real adventure. The two guys and ladies came too after a few minutes. Heard a bear sighting from a half dozen different people but only saw scat. 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. The entire trip is on paved roads. Your best bet for current conditions is to call the Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District. Use temperature ranges to plan and prepare for your hunt. No ice, bees, or bears to worry about! An official website of the Watch for the Pipeline Trail coming off the left at a steep uphill angle. Very soft snow on the South side. I ran into a couple of guys who told me: You missed the show. Bear Springs Trail features awesome scenery with mountains off in the distance in every direction. 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. Located just north of the ski resort, this park was created in 1895 and is one of the oldest Quebec provincial parks. Got back to the car around 2, 15 miles ~6.5 hours. We only averaged one mile per hour. Miller Peak could be seen to the distant southeast. Explore this 21.1-km loop trail near Green Valley, Arizona. An official website of the Busier than I expected. The Super Trail is the other one and is about 14 miles long roundtrip. However, the trail is so well constructed it doesn't beat you up. As people have mentioned, spikes or YakTrax really help w/ this one currently. --Randy Goebel, Images 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. Lemmon, Mica Mountain, Rincon Peak, Mt. Unlike its massive northern neighbor Mount Lemmon, Wrightson has a distinct rocky peak (as a matter of fact, it was named Mount Baldy at one time for this very reason) that offers arguably the best panorama in the region. Turn left here and drive into the trailhead parking lot Activities Hiking Alerts & Warnings Big Horn Sheep Closure Order: 03-05-05-22-002 View All Forest Alerts Quick Links 10.2 miles round trip to Baldy Summit. The orange reddish leaves in Bear Springs Creek give a hiker a sense that it is still fall. I sat there for 10 minutes to eat and rest. 300 W. Congress St. (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. 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. Below that its not as runnable. The prominence of Wrightson provides wonderful views with a great summit. Beautiful worth the time. We did the Four Springs Trail today. ) or https:// means you've safely Be safe. Reached the trailhead and by the time I started my hike, it was 7:00 AM. Originally Published: January 14, 2014 10:13 a.m. I was really enjoying being there. 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. February Temperature Nogales, Nogales International Airport (18.6 miles) 2023 January February. Parents refers to a larger category under which an object falls. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. 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. Weather can vary by elevation. Reminded me of Texas Madrone Trees I had seen in Guadalupe Mountains National Park. At 9,456 feet, Mount Wrightson is the tallest peak in the vicinity of Tucson Arizona. Wrightson. My daughter and I were glad we each had a pole as there was a lot of icy areas. We should all be so lucky. Beautiful trail. 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. It is a prime birding area and black bears are common. Old Baldy Trail to Mount Wrightson 38. Continuous incline. The unit rises from 2,000' on the north to 9,453' at the top of Mt. 300 W. Congress St. The trails form a figure eight making it possible to put together a number of different loops using different portions of each. These are two totally different hikes and should be under separate titles. You can buy the pass at any of the self-serve kiosks in the parking areas. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and camping, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. SC Sabino Canyon Road 22. 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