Name: Santa Rita Mts. - Rogers Rock via Baldy and Super Trails
Start: 2025-11-27T09:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-11-27T14:00:00-07:00
Location: Boot Barn

*Welcome to Mike's Quiet Hikes*
Join us on Thanksgiving Day as we huff and puff our way up the Old Baldy trail to Rogers Rock.

**At 9:00** we will CARPOOL from the [Boot Barn at the Santa Cruz plaza at 16th Ave and Ajo](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Boot+Barn/@32.1784716,-110.982503,1167m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x86d670a76e81126f:0x74027b8408cf11db!8m2!3d32.1784716!4d-110.982503!16s%2Fg%2F1tfjfzzz?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDExMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). OR you can meet us at the [Old Baldy Trailhead](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Old+Baldy+Trailhead/@31.7128306,-110.8740812,17z/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x86d697a3dd08b22f:0xeba9d61082842efa!2sMt.+Wrightson+Picnic+Area!8m2!3d31.712!4d-110.8748!16s%2Fg%2F11gzld70m!3m5!1s0x86d697a3fd95ba8b:0x6a0100d58cef049b!8m2!3d31.7126486!4d-110.8736546!16s%2Fg%2F11f3v64fm8?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDExMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) at the [Mt. Wrightson Picnic area.](https://www.google.com/search?q=Mt.+Wrightson+Picnic+area.&oq=Mt.+Wrightson+Picnic+area.&gs_lcrp=EgRlZGdlKgYIABBFGDkyBggAEEUYOTIICAEQABgWGB4yDQgCEAAYhgMYgAQYigUyDQgDEAAYhgMYgAQYigUyCggEEAAYgAQYogQyCggFEAAYgAQYogQyCggGEAAYgAQYogTSAQc0OTZqMGo0qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8) We will ALL assemble at the [Old Baldy Trailhead](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Old+Baldy+Trailhead/@31.7128306,-110.8740812,17z/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x86d697a3dd08b22f:0xeba9d61082842efa!2sMt.+Wrightson+Picnic+Area!8m2!3d31.712!4d-110.8748!16s%2Fg%2F11gzld70m!3m5!1s0x86d697a3fd95ba8b:0x6a0100d58cef049b!8m2!3d31.7126486!4d-110.8736546!16s%2Fg%2F11f3v64fm8?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDExMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) for a hike START no later than 10:00.

• Length: 7.0 miles Total
• Elev gain: 2300'
**• Rated: Intermediate/Advanced**
**\*\*RESTRICTIONS:** No guests, dogs, firearms, or tobacco/vaping
• Cell phones: SILENT during hike
We will take the time to enjoy the views and scenery and take photos.
Route Maps:
[AllTrails](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/baldy-super-rogers-rock-loop-7d0a9bd?u=i&sh=ynoqqs)
[Google MyMaps](https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1w9aWdqkEF1HUGam-YYeVrXadyEVM8o0&usp=sharing)

CAR POOLING:
The parking area at the trailhead often fills up so carpooling is strongly encouraged.
Betsy and I will meet you at the Boot Barn for carpooling. The Boot Barn is located in the[ Santa Cruz plaza at 16th Ave and Ajo](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Boot+Barn/@32.1784716,-110.982503,1167m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x86d670a76e81126f:0x74027b8408cf11db!8m2!3d32.1784716!4d-110.982503!16s%2Fg%2F1tfjfzzz?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDExMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D).
Arrive in time for a DEPARTURE at 9:00 from the Boot Barn. We will depart promptly at 9:00 **!**
The hike starts around 10:00 at the Old Baldy Trailhead.
PLEASE let us know if you will be meeting us at the trail head.
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.
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Madera Canyon is a fee area. A daily pass is $8.00 per car or use a Federal pass.
Federal Passes info: [America the Beautiful National Park Pass – US Park Pass](https://shop.usparkpass.com/collections/popular/products/america-the-beautiful-national-park-pass?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=11667120939&utm_term=national%20park%20card&tw_source=google&tw_adid=479482686895&tw_campaign=11667120939&tw_kwdid=kwd-300755140732&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=11667120939&gbraid=0AAAAADpuPAHvdoVr0wRvJUzws6wPZUz7_&gclid=CjwKCAiA8vXIBhAtEiwAf3B-g2Vd6djsW7z76a86qOkcQqrcdb2rMlblz_Pp5JThT3UqLlMZK7GAzRoCOFwQAvD_BwE)
Coronado National Forest Passes: [Coronado National Forest | Passes | Forest Service](https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coronado/passes)
If you have any federal pass, including a Coronado NF recreation pass PLEASE bring it with you.
A pass MUST be displayed so it is visible through the windshield.
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The Hike:
Bye-bye cactus - hello pines and oaks.
The Old Baldy trailhead is at the very END of north facing Madera Canyon in the Santa Rita Mountains. This Sky Island hike will be quite the change of scenery from the low cactus country of the Tucson Basin and surrounding foothills.
We will start this hike on the Old Baldy trail (5400') and wind our way up in the shade of oaks and conifers for 2.5 miles to Josephine Saddle (7200'). *Betsy and I will stop periodically to catch our breath and take in the scenery.*
We will take a *short* break then pick up the Super Trail stopping at the monument which was placed for the 3 Boy Scouts who on November the 15th, 1958 perished near the site. They were casualties of a winter hike gone bad. You can find out more about this tragedy by downloading the file: [Boy Scout Tragedy](https://www.gvrhc.org/Library/BoyScoutTragedy.pdf).
We will then head down the Super Trail for about 1.5 miles to the cut off for Rogers Rock (6500').
From this point it is about 1/3 of a mile to The Rock where we will snack, relax and take in the views.
When we are ready, we will backtrack to the Super Trail and then hike the 2.5 miles back down to the trailhead.

**RSVP etiquette:**
• Sign up only if you really intend to come
• If you need to cancel, do so BEFORE the RSVP deadline so someone can get your spot
• If you change your mind, take yourself off the Going or Wait list
• Please don't be a no-show
Be sure to bring adequate water, food, trekking poles, etc.
As always - Hike at Your Own Risk
Questions?
Cell: 304.290.8066
WV-Mike

**Please Read**
As we are hiking, let's all try to keep our conversations *only loud enough* for those to whom we are directly speaking to hear.
Doing this will show our respect and consideration for other hikers who want to relax and enjoy the quiet space of our beautiful Sonoran Desert.
And we should all take a break from our conversations now and then and contribute to the peace and quiet of the hike.

WV-Mike

Betsy Breiding

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