We rolled up to Baldy Saddle without additional sightings. Check for current or recent wildfires in this area. I was really enjoying being there. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Create a free account to read the rest of this bear hunting note! (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. 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. Be careful out there!! Lots of bear scat along the trail. On an assessment respite, 5 hikers, including #2 who turned back again. Ian etc. No conditions reported in the past 7 days. Have fun getting Rad! I enjoyed the Super Trail but, in the future, I'll stick with the Old Baldy Trail both ascending and descending. Old Baldy is gently graded but still a no-nonsense way of getting to the summit. Mount Wrightson is One of Tucson's Highest Peaks. From Tucson, drive south on I-19 toward Nogales. Our most recommended things to do in Quebec Province. 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. He observed that too often hikers rush through hikes without giving themselves enough time to enjoy the scenery. Nonetheless, take plenty of water and be aware of wildlife. But bring lots of water and snacks if you are planning to make it to the top. The Santa Catalinas near Tucson, Mt. The usual starting point for hiking to the summit of Mt. Had a 55-mile drive. Easy to lose the trail if there is any snow, but well worth it. ) or https:// means you've safely Also be mindful for snakes and large predators, We found quite a bit of large predator skat, looked like bear and mountain lion. At 9:51 AM, 4.57 miles and 8750 ft elevation, I reached a saddle where view to the east appeared. ", Routes Do something different during your time in Quebec City and visit the beautiful Htel de Glace, the only ice hotel in North America. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! Amazing hike - bring lunch, snacks, 3 liter of water and sunscreen. We had a fabulous day on this loop! 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. Upper parts of the trail. Good workout. With a prominence of 4591 ft, Mt. Used poles and trail running shoes. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. One interesting note about Mt. About 20 minutes south of Tucson, exit on Continental Road (there's an obvious sign for Madera Canyon Recreation Area). Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. You'd be a fool not to bring spikes and poles! Just a great hike, perfect day. Fall-colored trees, Mt. Tough. Got back to the car around 2, 15 miles ~6.5 hours. Continuous incline. United States government. View into Mexico. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. 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 Pretty scary, if you are scared of bears I wouldnt do this hike. Fortunately, nothing happened (on the way up and down). 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. On a pleasant day, you just won't want to leave it! Next time I will bring my poles. Saw bear scat in many places. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! 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. A little note about securing food and general awareness might be . I would rate it as difficult. I guess I accidentally paused the app before hitting mt baldy trail. Quick way to get 4000 of elevation gain! Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. --Randy Goebel, Images 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 Purification of water is recommended. Weather conditions were partly cloudy, 40s. Unit 34A has Sonoran desert, Arizona chaparral, desert grassland, pine forest, and several riparian corridors. Its hard but worth the effort. Looking toward Sierrita Mine southwest of Tucson. 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. Bring cash for $8 daily fee payable at stations if you don't have a pass. Wrightson wildflowre | rsw241 Sycamore Bark close-up Elephant Head Saddle Mining Boiler These mountains are roughly 40 miles south of Tucson, Arizona, halfway between Tucson and the international border between the USA and Mexico. Ive hiked old baldy up a number of times but hadnt done it as a loop. Summited 11/11, great day to be up there- very little wind. He said he waited 20 minutes. Extremely busy trail; only reason for 4 stars4 groups at the summit while up there for about 45 minutes. SC Seven Falls Bear Canyon Trail East: Saguaro National Park--East (SNPE) 23. 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. Made good time down, started raining as I made the turn to the last 300 meters to the lot. Wrightson definitely replaced Mt. 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. I feel like this was somewhere around 13 miles total instead of 10. Use caution. Heard a bear sighting from a half dozen different people but only saw scat. Took me about 10 hours. It's cozy. 300 W. Congress St. Busier than I expected. 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! Beautiful trail, but a real butt-kicker. Past that lots of snow and ice. Wrightson. Explore this 10.3-mile loop trail near Amado, Arizona. The trail has been well traveled and is still easy to follow though. Then he showed us the pictures. 4 hours to the summit. It is a prime birding area and black bears are common. 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. Pro tip: pack light (forget the tent). 4 hours if you are fit. With a prominence of 4591 ft, Mt. Sunny areas are slushy, shaded areas are powdery. A real adventure. A few people were there. There is a good population of bears in the area but it will take some planning and . Sierra Club hike leader Don Smith said he selected this hike because of these historical remnants. Parents refers to a larger category under which an object falls. We enjoyed the wrap around gorgeous views. Wrightson Wilderness range from well-used pathways to primitive routes. Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. Looking back toward the saddle and Mt. A lot more snow then I thought thered be. The diversity which characterizes this desert oasis extends into other, more out of the way, habitats within the Wilderness, serving as a powerful attraction to nature lovers who value wildlife watching as a vital element of their wilderness experience. There is very few streams but you need a purifier if you will be using it as drinking water. Take this trail until it intersects with the Kent Spring jeep trail and then continue up the jeep trail to Kent Spring. Do you have landowner tags, lease land, or have an lodge? January 2017, trail restoring Riley Saddle to Josephine Peak from Super Trail #134. It was a beautiful hike down, though, and I'll definitely come back again in a few months when it gets colder. No conditions reported in the past 7 days. Yeah, at the end of December I saw numerous dead lady bugs in the cracks underneath rocks frozen to death apparently. The trail made what felt like a million switchbacks going up toward a saddle to the north of the summit. He had also seen a female and cub above the ridge. 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. When I was at Wrightson I saw two bears, black bears I believe. Baldy trail up, super trail down. 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 Beautiful forest and glimpses of the summit. Wrightson are closed due to the Florida Fire of 7 to 21 July 2005. Great peak views. We should all be so lucky. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! Just a few feet past Kent Spring the trail splits. (58), Comments United States. Pre monsoon (no chance of storm). Reached the trailhead and by the time I started my hike, it was 7:00 AM. You'll know you're on the pipeline trail because there is 2" galvanized pipe on the side of the trail. Watch out for bears! Actually, you dont even have to go all the way to the top to enjoy great views. Located within the Wilderness are the headwaters of Madera Canyon, one of the most famous birdwatching areas in the Southwest. Experience this 13.1-mile loop trail near Green Valley, Arizona. I had plenty of layers, though, so it wasn't too terrible. Reached the summit at 10:45 AM and 5.50 miles. The trail is very well marked and well traveled so theres little to no chance of getting off trail. The two speed walkers were there. It wouldve saved my pace and been a lot safer on the way down. The terrain goes from flat desert areas and washes, to steep ridg. Be sure to wake for sunrise. 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. 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. Around 2 miles later you will arrive at Amour Spring, then another half mile brings you to the junction with Crest Trail. The Bears on Saturday signed offensive lineman Willie Wright to a reserve/future contract. We lunched at Shovel Saddle at 8000' (2600' elevation gain) and then headed back as weather was moving in. 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. 3.0 Josephine saddle to Mt. Water is available year-round at some springs and streams. 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. Great views, will probably try Super on the way down as Baldy was covered in leaves that obscure the loose rocks. Gabe Zimmerman Trail 36. Beginning at I-19 and Grand Avenue in Nogales; northeast on Grand Avenue (U.S. Hwy. It's a lot longer this way but very gentle on the legs. Great trail! Hit peak around 3pm as day hikers are leaving. Wrightson and the Santa Rita Mountains. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. Started at 5am while it was still dark. Parts of the trail are icy - so bring poles and/or microspikes just in case. There are 1 OTC hunts in this unit. Mount Wrightson Temperature Statistics . Trail is nice, sandy/rocky/snowy. Wrightson Wilderness. The trails were all clear and switchbacks in great shape. Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier: Hotel de Glace Entry Ticket. Views from the top are incredible. 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. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Fall colors. Trail lies in the Mt.Wrightson Wilderness Area. Wrightson's distinctive pyramid-shaped profile is visible from much of southeastern Arizona and adjoining areas in Mexico. Viewing: 1-10 of 10. ( Left with the sunrise around 7:30 and summited at 11:15, stopping frequently to take pictures. IRBH ( I'd Rather Be Hiking ) Pun intended. Wrightson may cause some people to experience altitude sickness, which typically occurs above 8,000 feet. Name: Old Baldy Trail #372 to Crest Trail #144 to Super Trail #134. Reminded me of Texas Madrone Trees I had seen in Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Walking poles helped as well. View on the summit was spectacular! Weather can vary by elevation. 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. Getting to Josephine saddle is still good. Currently lot of ice and snow up there. (10), Additions & Corrections Head out on this 11.6-mile out-and-back trail near Patagonia, Arizona. Pretty day with some rumblings of thunder. We started at 8:30 and made it to Baldys Saddle at 1:45. The Trail. Difficulty: Difficult: . Humphries and Harquahala Peak as my favorite hike in Arizona. Ronning said thanks to Ibuprofen he was only a bit sore and stiff the next day. Josephine Saddle via Super Trail and Old Baldy, Old Baldy, Vault Mine and Agua Caliente Trail, Vault Mine, Agua Caliente, Super Trail Loop. What a great hike! 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 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. My daughter and I were glad we each had a pole as there was a lot of icy areas. Wrightson can be climbed any time of the year due to the great trail conditions. I was glad to have brought my rain gear. 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. Some guy had his sights on 4. This situation lasted for a while until I did not take pictures for some time when I got way ahead of them. The Old Baldy Trail is open to the summit as of March 2006. Miller Peak could be seen to the distant southeast. Mount Hopkins and Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory. "An American is a man with two arms and four wheels. Expect severe fire damage visible on the east side of the mountain. SC Hutch's Pool 20. BADASS ( Beautiful Athletic Determined Able Strong Smart ) AZ Hikers. The Super trail as it raps around the south side of the summit is a little over grown right now, so bring pants. Ryan Kang/AP. Try to go all the way as the views are truly rewarding from the top. Want to report conditions for this trail? 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). TUCSON, Ariz. - Bear Springs Trail begins on a tree-lined drive looking straight up at Mt. Mt. 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. These are two totally different hikes and should be under separate titles. GREAT HIKE amazing summit! I'm not sure if this is a seasonal occurrence as it was my first summit, but if you go up there, be prepared for LOTS of bugs. 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