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. It wouldve saved my pace and been a lot safer on the way down. Children refers to the set of objects that logically fall under a given object. However, be prepared for wintery weather at the summit, especially during spring and fall when the valley below is temperate. The summit itself offered some amazing 360 views of southern Arizona and parts of Mexico, but unfortunately when we went it was literally swarming with ladybugs and flies, with quite a few bees present as well. Old Baldy is the shortest and steepest, while the Super Trail is longer but has a more moderate gradient, but both of these trails lead to the 9,543-foot summit of Mt. Wrightson Wilderness. I recommend the full loop like this to get a fresh view. 2006-2021 SummitPost.org. Please call 9163461725 for return and reward. Nice cool morning starting at 7:30am, toasty finish. Mount Wrightson Comments. Unit 34A has Sonoran desert, Arizona chaparral, desert grassland, pine forest, and several riparian corridors. We did the Old Baldy trail both ways. (53). Loved the hike and loved the scenery throughout. At 9,456 feet, Mount Wrightson is the tallest peak in the vicinity of Tucson Arizona. Going up I would take old trail to Josephine then instead new trail to baldy saddle. With no breakfast and piss-poor preparation, I climbed to the pass just below the summit in about 2 hours, and was a pile of mush. (8 ), Views of Forida Fire and damage from Mount Hopkins, Official Home of Florida Fire Info. Since most summit this peak as a day hike and start the day from the desert lowlands of Tucson, you won't have a chance to acclimatize your body. The trails are easy and well maintained but carry a steady climb of 4,036 feet from bottom to summit. I decided to see how close to the summit I could get in the snow on 12/26. On we continued. A black bear ran down the slopes. Wrightson's distinctive pyramid-shaped profile is visible from much of southeastern Arizona and adjoining areas in Mexico. From Tucson, drive south on I-19 toward Nogales. Well taken care of. Arrived in upper lot at 0545 and my first time partner and we I the OBT trail a few minutes after 6am. (10), Additions & Corrections Also: this hike is EXCELLENT on a full moon. Very minimal ice, no need for micro spikes, but poles would def be helpful. 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. Wrightson Wilderness a popular destination point. Ryan Kang/AP. I broke down the hike below, and all the mileages are per my own watch: January 2017, trail restoring Riley Saddle to Josephine Peak from Super Trail #134. Share sensitive information only Towering more than 7,000 feet over the surrounding savannas and deserts, Mt. Head out on this 11.6-mile out-and-back trail near Patagonia, Arizona. I was really enjoying being there. But bring lots of water and snacks if you are planning to make it to the top. Wrightson. The 9453 ft Mt. Past that lots of snow and ice. Not a lot of fresh scat. Very soft snow on the South side. Parts of the trail are icy - so bring poles and/or microspikes just in case. Wright signed with the Falcons in 2020 and spent most of the season on Atlanta's practice squad. Most recently, took the Super Trail up, and the Baldy Trail down. Miller Peak to the southeast. He observed that too often hikers rush through hikes without giving themselves enough time to enjoy the scenery. Very difficult hike with the snow and ice. Walking poles helped as well. He had also seen a female and cub above the ridge. Saw one black bear off trail and two deer. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Lots of birds, butterflies and overly human acclimated deer. Your best bet for current conditions is to call the Coronado National Forest, Nogales Ranger District. The views from the summit are, to say the least, breathtaking. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. An official website of the Wrightson definitely replaced Mt. First time out here, hike is awesome. An official website of the Oh my. The trails form a figure eight making it possible to put together a number of different loops using different portions of each. Old Baldy and Mount Wrightson Summit Trail. 300 W. Congress St. Wrightson via the Crest Trail #144 is the same no matter which trail youve followed to the saddle. And got to chat with a local that did this hike almost every weekend. Pro tip: pack light (forget the tent). Want to report conditions for this trail? Watch for loose gravel and leaves on the way down. I've seen this many times on several mountains, and most especially in the Wasatch. 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. The mountain is known for the views from its barren peak,[citation needed] nearly 7,000 feet (2,100m) feet above Tucson. website belongs to an official government organization in the Enjoyed most of the trail all to myself only passing by a few other groups on the way up or down. 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. 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. Hikers get to rock hop over the cascading creek about 20 times giving great views of the running stream. Better on the knees. A bit windy at Baldy saddle, but not much anywhere else. Wrightson Wilderness range from well-used pathways to primitive routes. Cant wait to come back! He said he waited 20 minutes. Brian Jenkins - Oct 3, 2002 11:38 am - Voted 10/10 Untitled Comment. I prepared much, much better for my second ascent a few years later. Took me 4 hours to get to the summit and 3 hours back down. 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 ) Contents of this site are Copyright 2023 NHO News and Western News&Info, Inc. All rights reserved. Summited 11/11, great day to be up there- very little wind. You will have to pay a $5 day use fee for parking in the national forest. Epic day of hiking. 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. 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. Lots of fun and great views. BADASS ( Beautiful Athletic Determined Able Strong Smart ) AZ Hikers. 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. GREAT HIKE amazing summit! Turn left here, and drive into the trailhead parking lot. (2), Images It's a great way to start this 13.5 mile scenic hike. All Rights Reserved. Create a free account to read the rest of this bear hunting note! My buddies, who hike there a lot encounter bears frequently. Fall-colored trees, Mt. Humphries and Harquahala Peak as my favorite hike in Arizona. Made good time down, started raining as I made the turn to the last 300 meters to the lot. Check for current or recent wildfires in this area. Really thought the mountain was stunning. Weather conditions were partly cloudy, 40s. Enjoy! There is a good population of bears in the area but it will take some planning and . Hiker 2 met us after 20 more minutes of watching the big black. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 33 min to complete. LockA locked padlock We enjoyed the wrap around gorgeous views. Explore this 10.3-mile loop trail near Amado, Arizona. Have fun getting Rad! It became more frequent, fresher and larger as we continued on. Wrightson. 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. Wrightson's distinctive pyramid-shaped profile is visible from much of southeastern Arizona and adjoining areas in Mexico. The Super trail as it raps around the south side of the summit is a little over grown right now, so bring pants. Other hikers actually took pictures of bear. What a great hike! Create a free account to read the rest of this bear hunting note! 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). Muy recomendado utilizar spikes. Located just north of the ski resort, this park was created in 1895 and is one of the oldest Quebec provincial parks. Loved that last sentence Seek medical assistance if stung. The muscle structure in grizzly bears is developed for massive strength, quickness, and running speeds up to 35 miles per hour. 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. App recorded 10.5 miles and a bit under 6 hours round trip. Views from the top are incredible. 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. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. ", Routes Around 1 mile in, the trail splits in two directions; one takes you past Bog Springs, the other past Sylvester Spring. 1. Love coming down super trail at least to Josephine saddle. The Santa Catalinas near Tucson, Mt. Windy but clear day with lots of temperature fluctuations, was happy to have brought gloves and a buff. Total distance, around 8 miles. Located within the Wilderness are the headwaters of Madera Canyon, one of the most famous birdwatching areas in the Southwest. TUCSON, Ariz. - Bear Springs Trail begins on a tree-lined drive looking straight up at Mt. connected to the .gov website. Left the vacation rental house in Oro Valley north of Tucson at 5:30 AM (sunrise 6:40 AM). SC Seven Falls Bear Canyon Trail East: Saguaro National Park--East (SNPE) 23. At that point, I was 2 miles from trailhead and 45 miles from Tucson. Mount Wrightson Temperature Statistics . (FYI, once paid, this fee will also allow you to visit Mount Lemmon and Sabino Canyon in the Tucson area during the same day. Want to report conditions for this trail? Turn left onto this side road and drive a few hundred feet and you'll come to two parking lots. Beautiful views. United States government. I feel like this was somewhere around 13 miles total instead of 10. Took me 4 hours to get to the summit at a leisurely pace and 2.5 hours down. It was such a beautiful day with reasonable temp and winds. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The unit rises from 2,000' on the north to 9,453' at the top of Mt. Mount Mica and Rincon Peak to the right. Enjoy the sunset and night alone up top on a flat spot inside the old lookout foundation. 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. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 58 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and camping, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. 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