Old Baldy Trail #372 to Wrightson Summit, Arizona • Hiking

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Difficulty		4 of 5
Route Finding		1 of 5
Distance Round Trip		10.4 miles
Trailhead Elevation		5,440 feet
Elevation Gain		4,000 feet
Accumulated Gain		4,043 feet
Avg Time Round Trip		5-6 hours
Kokopelli Seeds		30.62
Interest Peak
Backpack Yes & Connecting

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Collective Slideshow

2019-01-05

BiFrost

2018-12-01

gummo

2018-11-26

Jim_H

2018-11-26

gummo

2018-09-15

DixieFlyer

2018-09-03

Old Baldy - Super Trail Loop

trekkin_gecko

2018-09-03

Old Baldy - Super Trail Loop

lindaagm

2018-09-03

Old Baldy - Super Trail Loop

chumley

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Author joebartels

	Guides 211
	Routes 821
	Photos 10,256
	Trips 4,005 map ( 20,149 miles )
	Age 49
	Location Phoenix, AZ

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Arizona County High Points

Arizona's 20-20 Challenge

Coronado 12 Peaks

Map - Rainbow Expeditions Santa Ritas

Forest Coronado

Wilderness Mount Wrightson

Preferred Apr, May, Sep, Oct → 8 AM

Seasons Spring to Autumn

Sun 7:23am - 5:44pm

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Official Route

51 Alternative

Water

Old Baldy Trail #372 to Wrightson Summit

Official Route

SAMBA

5.16 mi
4,033 ft

28 unofficial routes

Carrie Nation-Super Trail Loop

2018-04-24

rwstorm

6.52 mi
1,954 ft

Wrightson Gardner Canyon /Cave Canyon Loop

2017-10-07

Pivo

12.89 mi
4,192 ft

Super Trail - Baldy Loop

2017-09-20

joebartels

13.16 mi
4,077 ft

Old Baldy - Super Trail Loop

2017-09-20

JuanJaimeiii

12.8 mi
4,106 ft

Josephine - Wrightson

2017-08-05

lindaagm

14.54 mi
4,788 ft

Old Baldy - Super Trail Loop

2017-05-21

lindaagm

13.32 mi
4,186 ft

Old Baldy - Super Trail Loop

2017-04-09

JuanJaimeiii

12.77 mi
4,038 ft

Old Baldy - Super Trail Loop

2016-10-02

DallinW

13.31 mi
4,103 ft

Gardner Canyon #143

2016-09-10

friendofThundergod

11.19 mi
3,682 ft

Old Baldy - Super Trail Loop

2016-08-07

trekkin_gecko

13.06 mi
4,023 ft

Josephine Wrongdaughter

2016-08-07

chumley

15.46 mi
4,838 ft

Super Tr/Baldy/Fern/Pipeline

2016-07-24

Pivo

12.34 mi
4,072 ft

Old Baldy - Super Trail Loop

2016-06-05

lindaagm

13.34 mi
4,171 ft

Old Baldy - Super Trail Loop

2016-05-27

Mountain_Rat

12.95 mi
3,917 ft

Mt Wrightson Peakapalooza

2016-04-23

GrottoGirl

14.59 mi
5,435 ft

Old Baldy - Super Trail Loop

2016-03-03

Mountain_Rat

13.25 mi
4,113 ft

Old Baldy and Florida Crest Trail

2015-10-13

markthurman53

12.02 mi
4,533 ft

Wrightson via Temporal to Walker Basin

2015-09-12

chumley

18.44 mi
5,280 ft

Wrightson via Temporal to Walker Basin

2015-09-12

joebartels

17.35 mi
5,149 ft

Wrightson via Temporal to Walker Basin

2015-09-12

Pivo

17.45 mi
5,060 ft

Wrightson via Temporal to Walker Basin

2015-09-12

The_Eagle

17.7 mi
5,227 ft

Old Baldy - Super Trail Loop

2015-08-30

JuanJaimeiii

12.61 mi
4,044 ft

Old Baldy-Carrie Nation Loop

2015-06-10

rwstorm

5.02 mi
1,912 ft

Old Baldy-Josephine-Super Loop

2015-05-31

rwstorm

5.82 mi
1,674 ft

Old Baldy - Super Trail Loop

2015-03-22

JuanJaimeiii

12.73 mi
4,046 ft

Old Baldy - Super Trail Loop

2015-02-20

The_Eagle

13.33 mi
4,068 ft

Cave Gardner Loop

2014-10-11

chumley

12.91 mi
4,263 ft

Jack Mountain Loop

2014-10-10

rwstorm

5.41 mi
2,111 ft

Old Baldy - Super Trail Loop

2014-10-08

JuanJaimeiii

12.69 mi
4,247 ft

Old Baldy Trail and Super Trail Loop

2014-08-27

markthurman53

12.42 mi
4,411 ft

Old Baldy Upper Temporal Gulch Loop

2014-08-11

markthurman53

13.55 mi
3,141 ft

Vault Mine to Josephine Saddle Loop

2014-08-01

markthurman53

6.42 mi
2,277 ft

Santa Rita Peaks

2014-07-26

Pivo

9.52 mi
3,989 ft

Santa Rita Loop

2014-06-22

Pivo

11.54 mi
3,952 ft

Josephine Saddle

2014-06-08

rwstorm

5.29 mi
1,769 ft

Florida Canyon / Crest Trail

2014-04-20

JuanJaimeiii

15.12 mi
5,705 ft

Old Baldy - Super Trail Loop

2014-02-13

JuanJaimeiii

12.49 mi
4,043 ft

Old Baldy - Super Trail Loop

2013-12-19

JuanJaimeiii

12.85 mi
4,042 ft

Crest Trail #144 - Santa Rita Mtns

2013-08-31

fricknaley

12.63 mi
4,702 ft

Roger's Rock - Crest - Lollipop

2013-08-18

Pivo

12.04 mi
4,106 ft

Old Baldy - Super Trail Loop

2013-07-13

JuanJaimeiii

14.35 mi
4,530 ft

Old Baldy - Super Trail Loop

2013-06-15

charlomechfry

13.22 mi
4,091 ft

Mount Ian Loop

2012-10-13

cindyl

10.08 mi
3,828 ft

Josephine Peak

2012-09-22

cindyl

10.69 mi
3,164 ft

Roger's Rock - Crest - Baldy Loop

2012-08-18

GrottoGirl

12.12 mi
4,197 ft

Cave Canyon Trail #149

2012-05-19

GrottoGirl

12.76 mi
4,202 ft

Super Trail and Old Baldy Trail

2011-08-29

SAMBA

11.57 mi
4,268 ft

Super Pipeline Crest Baldy

2010-08-14

The_Eagle

13.47 mi
4,887 ft

Old Baldy - Super Trail Loop

2010-06-19

tibber

6.65 mi
4,063 ft

Four Springs Loop including Mt Wrightson

2009-09-18

GrottoGirl

12.93 mi
4,489 ft

Nearby

Area Water

		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
		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
		Vault Mine Trail #77 same trailhead 1.8 mi 2,360 ft
		Mount Hopkins Loop 0.0 mi away 7.4 mi 3,213 ft

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Rapid Sky Access
by joebartels

South of Tucson and down into Madera Canyon. The drive in is eye candy for any hiker. The trailhead is up slope from the restrooms. It starts off easy and wide going up. This is an old road that used to be lined with picnic tables before the parking was upgraded to accommodate the crowds. Soon you come to a junction with the Vault Mine Trail, proceed left on Old Baldy. Vegetation is loaded with various oaks and incredible mandrones throughout the hike. The area is popular with bird enthusiast. Be on the lookout for the elusive Elegant Trogon!

Almost 1,700 feet up Josephine Saddle is reached at 2.3 miles / 7,100ft. This junction intercepts six paths providing reason to return. It's another 1.8 miles around the northern slopes to Baldy Saddle.

The Super Trail and Old Baldy continue together for less than a quarter mile. Old Baldy continues to the left. Here the vegetation starts to turn. Beautiful trophy chiricahua pines fill the slope. Their limbs reach out far and wide. Views to the northwest open up. The slope of the mountain is steep. You barely notice it slicing through a pine needle covered trail. This picturesque setting is what every boyscout dreams of on their maiden voyage. Undoubtedly rushed they return decades later to savor the moment.

1.2mi from Josephine Saddle or 0.6mi before reaching Baldy Saddle you pass Bellow Springs. Soon followed by nearly a dozen tight switchbacks up to the saddle. Views on the saddle open up. From here it's 0.85mi on the Crest Trail to the peak.

Wide views on Mount Wrightson (noted as "Baldy 2" on topo) reveal mountain ranges few know exist. To the North and Northeast the Catalinas and Rincons dominate. Baboquivari and it's towering massif is easily spotted to the west. Only 25 miles away Mexico dominates the southern views.

Note: Data is derived from a combination of GPS and topo map routing. The Coronado FS data is known to be erroneous.

Choices: As seen in the Wrightson Wilderness map, several trails ascend Mt Wrightson. Technically the shortest ascent to the summit is via the Garden Canyon Trail #143. However with its four-wheel drive access the Madera Canyon options are more appealing coming from Tucson. The Super Trail #134 has more switchbacks providing a less strenuous ascent. That might be a better choice if you're hauling a backpack or looking to ease the knees on your descent. Combing the two trails is a popular choice.

Revised 2008: Original summary posted on 2000-06-21

2008-06-15 joebartels

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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Old Baldy Trail #372 to Wrightson Summit, AZ