Santa Rita Mts: Hike to Roger's Rock

Please do not sign up unless you plan to attend.

RSVPs OPEN on Friday, October 27th at 7:00am

Dist: 4.5 mile lariat
TH El: 5,450'
High Point: 6437'
El Gain: 1,050'
Accum. Gain: 1,450'

• Rated "C" Intermediate
  **RESTRICTIONS: No dogs, firearms or tobacco
  NOTE: Links are in BOLD

NOTICE: I am no longer allowing +1 (guests) on my hikes. If you wish to bring a guest have them join Tucson Hiking MeetUp so they can sign up on their on. Repeated guest "No Shows" have forced me to do this.

CAR POOLING: Please arrive in time for a DEPARTURE at 8:00 from Home Depot.
I will meet you at the Home Depot. Look for a white car with the trunk lid up at the NW corner of the parking lot.

Or, you can meet us at the Mt Wrightson parking area for an 9:00 hike start. Meet at the Super Trail trail head by the restrooms. The Mt Wrightson parking lot is the very last one at the dead end of Madera Canyon Rd. Rest rooms and maps are available here.

Click here for the trail head: Lat/Long: 31.713444, -110.873286

The trail head is approximately 1 hour/40 miles south of Tucson.
There is a Google route map here. (https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Boot+Barn,+3776+South+16th+Avenue,+Tucson,+Arizona+85713&daddr=S+Madera+Canyon+Rd&hl=en&sll=31.707432,-110.87368&sspn=0.021577,0.038581&geocode=FecA6wEdoIpi-SlvEoFup3DWhjHbEc8IhHsCdA%3BFYfo4wEdkTFk-Q&mra=me&mrsp=1&sz=15&t=m&z=10)

A Madera Canyon Trail Map is here (http://files.meetup.com/372195/Madera%20Canyon%20Trail%20Map.pdf). It is a printable PDF

There is a hike description and directions to the rock here (http://files.meetup.com/372195/Rogers%20Rock%20hike%20in%20the%20Santa%20Rita%20Mts.pdf).

Madera Canyon is a fee area - $5.00 per car or Federal pass
These fees for recreational use will hopefully allow
the Forest Service to continue to subsidize grazing
leases and timber sales at their present generous levels.
Links with more info:FAQ - Passes, Permits & Fees (http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/coronado/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=fswdev7_018712)

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 Ritas 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 and 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.

Be sure to bring adequate water and snacks.
As always - Hike at Your Own Risk
If you are new to the group please read these:

About the Tucson Hiking Meetup Group (https://www.meetup.com/tucsonhiking/about/)

Tucson Hiking Meetup Group - No Show Policy (http://files.meetup.com/372195/No%20Show%20Policy.pdf)

Hike Rating Scale (http://files.meetup.com/372195/Hike%20Rating%20Scale.pdf)

Many factors determine the difficulty of a hike: mileage, terrain, elevation and pace. The hike rating scale that we have adopted is:
A - Extreme: no limit for distance or elevation
B - Advanced: maximum 16 miles or 3000' gain
C - Intermediate: maximum 8 miles or 1500' gain
D - Beginner: maximum 4 miles or 500' gain

If you have questions or need to reach me:
Cell: 304.290.8066 NO TEXTING PLEASE
WV-Mike