Santa Rita Mountains - Wikipedia
The Santa Rita Mountains (O'odham: To:wa Kuswo Doʼag), located about 40 miles (60 km) southeast of Tucson, Arizona, extend 26 miles (42 km) from north to south, then trending southeast. They merge again southeastwards into the …
Santa Rita Mountains - US Forest Service
The Santa Rita Mountains are the fourth highest of the Sky Island mountain ranges in southeastern Arizona and they rise nearly 6,000 feet above the desert floor. They are extremely rugged with steep slopes, sharp peaks, and narrow ridges.
Coronado National Forest - Santa Rita Mountains - US Forest Service
Northernmost mountain range within the Nogales Ranger District. Includes the popular Madera Canyon. Map showing recreational areas. Map Information.
Santa Rita Mountains : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering - SummitPost
Anchored by the range highpoint Mount Wrightson, the fourty-ninth highest summit in the state of Arizona and the highest peak in the Tucson, Arizona area, the Santa Rita Mountains are a special and beautiful Sky Island range in far southern Arizona.
Santa Rita Mountains | Tucson Hiking Trails | Visit Tucson
Find hiking trails in Tucson's Santa Rita Mountains for every level of expertise - from relaxing walking trails to challenging mountain climbs.
Madera Canyon - Visit Arizona
Just south of Tucson near Green Valley, the Santa Rita Mountains offer spectacular outdoor excursions. At a higher elevation than the Tucson area to the north, Madera Canyon invites hikers to enjoy year-round adventuring in cool, shaded hills.
Santa Rita Mountains | Arizona Wildlife Conservation Strategy
Conserve and protect a major Madrean sky island that represents a rare/unique habitat mosaic in Arizona, supports populations of breeding, year-round and migratory birds, and provides habitat for SGCN.
Hidden Paths Of Arizona's Santa Rita - TouristSecrets
Dec 26, 2024 · Arizona's Santa Rita Mountains are a treasure chest of hidden paths waiting to be explored. These trails offer a mix of breathtaking views, unique wildlife, and a sense of adventure. Whether you're an experienced hiker or just looking for a …
Old Baldy Trail - Arizona Highways
And it looks even farther than that — at 9,453 feet, Mount Wrightson, also known as Old Baldy, is the highest point in the Santa Rita Mountains. The trail begins at the end of Madera Canyon. Even if you're not a bird-watcher, you have to appreciate the unique nature of this place.
Mount Wrightson - Wikipedia
Mount Wrightson (O'odham: Ce:wi Duag[4]) is a 9,456-foot (2,882 m) peak in the Santa Rita Mountains within the Coronado National Forest, in southern Arizona, United States. It was named for William Wrightson, a miner and entrepreneur in the region killed by Apaches in the 1865 Battle of Fort Buchanan.