Vault Mine Trail #77, Arizona • Hiking

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Difficulty		4 of 5
Distance One Way		1.8 miles
Trailhead Elevation		4,960 feet
Elevation Gain		2,360 feet
Avg Time One Way		1.5-2 hour
Kokopelli Seeds		9.66
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Collective Slideshow

2017-08-13

Bearpaw Rock & Pete Mountain Loop

fricknaley

2017-05-19

Jack Mountain Loop

fricknaley

2016-06-26

Amphitheater to Carrie Nation

rwstorm

2016-06-03

Mount Hopkins Loop

rvcarter

2016-05-21

Mt Hopkins Lollipop

Pivo

2016-05-17

Jill & Jack Mountain Loop

AZHiker456

2015-08-12

gummo

2014-08-01

Vault Mine to Josephine Saddle Loop

markthurman53

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Map - Rainbow Expeditions Santa Ritas

Forest Coronado

Wilderness Mount Wrightson

Preferred Apr, Oct, Mar, Nov → 7 AM

Seasons Spring to Autumn

Sun 7:23am - 5:44pm

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		Agua Caliente Saddle Dos Veces same trailhead 8.0 mi 4,075 ft
		Jack Mountain Loop same trailhead 5.3 mi 2,110 ft
		Kent Spring Trail #157 same trailhead 1.6 mi 1,436 ft
		Madera Canyon - Nature Trail to Wrightson same trailhead 4.3 mi 1,000 ft
		Old Baldy - Super Trail Loop same trailhead 12.8 mi 4,050 ft
		Old Baldy Trail #372 to Wrightson Summit same trailhead 10.4 mi 4,043 ft
		Roger's Rock same trailhead 3.9 mi 1,116 ft
		Super Trail #134 same trailhead 8.1 mi 4,050 ft
		Vault Mine - Josephine Saddle Loop same trailhead 8.0 mi 1,600 ft
		Mount Hopkins Loop 0.0 mi away 7.4 mi 3,213 ft

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This trail provides access to the upper slopes of Mt. Hopkins, the second most prominent peak in the Santa Ritas. The trail leaves from Roundup Picnic Area at the end of Madera Canyon Road. It earned its descriptive name from the fact that it climbs 1,400 feet in a distance of a little over one half mile. This heart-thumping climb leads from upper Madera Canyon to the vicinity of Agua Caliente Saddle, where that trail branches off toward Josephine Saddle and a number of other trails that crisscross the upper slopes of the Santa Rita Mountains.

If you arrange a shuttle in advance, a trip that stretches between this trailhead and the Very Steep/Vault Mine trailhead in Madera Canyon makes a good long day hike. A loop that doesn't require a shuttle takes you up the Very Steep/Vault Mine trail to Agua Caliente Saddle, then northeast to Josephine Saddle and back to the Roundup parking Area via the Lower end of either Old Baldy or Super Trail.

1.5 miles of the Very Steep/Vault Mine Trail are within the Mt. Wrightson Wilderness. Mechanized vehicles, including mountain bikes, are not permitted in Wilderness areas.

2008-02-20 HAZ_Hikebot

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WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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