Santa Rita Mts: Hike to Roger's Rock (Intermediate)

CAR POOLING: We will meet at the Safeway at Grant and Silverbell for carpooling. We will leave the carpooling site at 6am and arrive at the trailhead at 7am. The Mt Wrightson parking lot is the very last one at the dead end of Madera Canyon Rd.

This hike is 4.6 mile round trip with a total revelation gain of 1,100 ft. This is not a beginner hike.

This visit to Madera Canyon will allow you the opportunity to hike a path less taken and visit a spot most hikers in the Santa Rita's never get to.
This hike starts on the Super Trail which we will follow just past the first creek crossing. The trail will then soon start to switch back up the canyon.

After the first hard right, we will look for a definite dirt path leading off the trail and heading up to the left. This path is known as the "Pipeline Trail". It is not an official trail, and it is not on the official maps. This trail follows the contour with a steady climb then drops into a stream bed which we will cross and then follow all the way up to the cut off to Roger's Rock. It is a steady, moderately steep ascent up to the cut off. We will see lots of big oaks, sycamores, ashes and pines as we make the ascent of this lush ravine.

When we get to Roger's Rock, we will climb up on top which can be done easily and safely. Then we will relax, take in the fabulous view, eat our snacks and head back down the trail after a half an hour or so.

The route back will be on an upper section of the Super Trail which will take us past the branch off on the Pipeline trail then back down to the parking area.

Please bring at least 2L of water for this hike, wear appropriate hiking footwear, use sun protection and bring a snack/lunch. I always recommend using hiking poles. If you wear sneakers you will regret it!

RESTRICTIONS: No dogs, firearms, or tobacco or vaping. No playing music on this hike.
An AllTrails route map is here.

There is an $8 day-use fee per vehicle or a weekly $10 fee per vehicle. Annual passes are also available for $40 per vehicle. You can purchase a day pass at the trailhead. If you have a federal pass, PLEASE bring it with you. A pass MUST be displayed so it is visible through the windshield.

By RSVP-ing "Yes" to this event, you are agreeing to hold the event host/organizer not liable for any personal injury, death, or property damage that occurs during the event or in transit to and from the event.