Here is a post from the Arizona Sierra Club about Mount Wrightson. All the pictures I took on the hike. It has been a couple weeks ago. I need to get caught up on the posts and do better about writing them.

Mt. Wrightson from Madera Canyon

Santa Rita Mountains

Total Length	10.8 miles
Highest Elevation:	9453 feet
Lowest Elevation:	5420 feet
Elevation Change:	4033 feet
Difficulty Rating:	A
Best Seasons:	Spring Summer Fall
Hiking Time:	6 hours
Dogs:	Dogs allowed

This is a popular hike to one of the most scenic mountain peaks around Tucson. The trail is in good condition the whole way up, the views are great, and you will always meet interesting people on the trail and at the summit. Everyone should do this hike at least once. The hike is not very long in terms of horizontal distance, but there is quite a bit of elevation gain. The effort is worth it, however, once you get to the top and have a 360 degree view of all of southern Arizona, and into Mexico. In the monsoon season be sure to start out early since you don't want to be on the summit after noon if there is any chance of thunderstorms. The summit is very exposed and lightning is a real risk up there. There is snow on the upper parts of the trail quite early in the fall and late in the spring. If you go in early spring or late fall be prepared to tromp through lots of snow. There is an alternate route to the top from Madera Canyon using the Super Trail, but it is quite a bit longer than the Old Baldy Trail route I describe. Don't take the Super Trail thinking it will be easier because it is less steep. The extra horizontal miles will wipe out any advantage you get from the gradual grade, and you can always cope with steepness by just going slow and steady. This is about the best "A" hike to do by yourself in the Tucson area since the high traffic guarantees that you will be found promptly if you get hurt on the trail.

Boys Scouts passed away on Mt. Wrightson in 1958

Boy Scout Memorial dedicated and maintained for three boy scouts who died in a storm on Mt. Wrightson November 15, 1958. According to the sign, the plaque was erected by Boy Scout Troop 249 in remembrance of David Greenberg (age 12), Mike Early (age 16), and Michael J. Lanoue (age 13). At times there are paraphernalia on or near the sign.