The Rincon Mountains are a major mountain range southeast of Tucson Arizona. One-Way Notice This hike is listed as One-Way. *Permits have … Today is Day 13 and the family is suffering a little bit. The Coronado National Forest manages lands on the northern, eastern, and southern flanks of this mountain range. Rincon Mountain Distric East. Vegetation at the highest elevations is open ponderosa pine forests. The Rincon mountains are one of the 5 mountain ranges in the Tucson area. sub-region related. The elevation ranges from 2,724 ft. in Sabino Canyon to 9,157 ft. at the top of Mt. Backpacking into the Rincon Mountains (Days 11 & 12) March 24, 2018 admin. Hope Camp and Ridgeview Trail (2 miles, 400 feet elevation) From the Loma Alta trail head, take the Hope Camp trail for one-tenth of a mile until meeting the Ridge View Trail. Please refer to the Rincon Mountain Backcountry Camping Brochure Information page for more information on backpacking. The bulk of this passage is in Saguaro National Park, going up and over the Rincon Mountains. Santa Catalina Mountains Welcome to the Santa Catalina Mountains, one of the premier natural areas in southeastern Arizona. The Reddington Pass area in the Rincon Mountains east of the city is a haven for nudists, so the sight of someone wearing a hat, hiking boots and nothing else (although let’s hope lots of sunscreen) isn’t super uncommon. The highest peaks of the Rincon Mountains, Mica Mountain at 8,664 feet and Rincon Peak at 8,482 feet are within the Saguaro National Park. Backpacking up to the Spud Rock Campgrounds in the Rincon Mountains near Tucson in the middle of May 2013. Backpacking in Rocky Mountain National Park - … March 12 - 14, 2021. area related Tucson Mountain District West. Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. There you will find information you will need in order to start planning a backpacking trip here at Saguaro National Park. 26:43. The others include the Santa Catalina Mountains, the Santa Rita Mountains, the Tucson Mountains, and the Tortolita Mountains.. Rincón is Spanish for “corner”. This area was an old homesteading road and used to drive cattle to a line camp. The main entrance to the Rincon Mountain District of Saguaro National Park is along the Old Spanish Trail; other trailheads are along Broadway Blvd, Speedway Blvd, and, in the south, at the end of Camino Loma Alta. area related SNP Cactus Forest Map. Shorter trails are identified by a number, corresponding to the description on the trail listings page. Rincon Peak from Ridge View Trail. Off Road Rookies Recommended for you. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. NPS Photo/Ryan Summers. nps related. It describes the primary shape of the mountain range. 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