About
Length (round trip)24 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyStrenuous
Elevation gain5,000 ft up
Typical time14 hr 30 min
TrailheadDouglas Spring or Tanque Verde Ridge, Rincon Mountain District
SurfaceLong climb from desert to conifer forest
Best seasonNovember to March. Summer temperatures exceed 105F and the park records heat rescues every year.
DogsNot allowed
PermitRequired
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🦌 Wildlife🌲 Old growth🎒 Backpacking

A 1905 cabin in ponderosa forest at 8,000 feet, twelve miles above the saguaros.

Tips
The Rincons are a sky island - an isolated mountain forest surrounded by desert. Reaching Manning Camp takes a full hard day and a backcountry permit. Water is available there most of the year but must be treated.
Location

Douglas Spring or Tanque Verde Ridge, Rincon Mountain District

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