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[C***] Fern Canyon/Rogers Rock Loop
About this event
Fern Canyon/Rogers Rock Loop. Rating: C***. Pace: Moderate [537, 07:00 AM, $13]. The trailhead is the Madera Canyon parking lot for the Super Trail. From the Super Trail TH hike approximately 0.3 miles to where the Pipeline Trail begins on the left side of the trail. Climb along the Pipeline trail to a ridge with views of Kent Canyon. Continue on the Pipeline trail which parallels the Kent Springs trail below. At a creek crossing with the Kent Springs trail, turn up the creek away from the Kent Springs trail. The next 0.7 miles climb up along the creek and cut through some of the prettiest forest in the Santa Ritas. There are ferns everywhere and mossy old rocks. Just before a second creek crossing a well-defined trail breaks off to the left. This is the trail to Rogers Rock. At 0.2 miles the trail turns right up to a huge rock sitting amongst the trees - Rogers Rock. ***The hike has sections of narrow trail with steep hillsides next to it, and the climb to, and descent from, Rogers Rock involves a short but steep trail with uneven and slippery sections. Great care is required. Climb up and around the back where you will get fantastic views over Madera Canyon and west to Pete Mountain. Head back to the upper creek crossing. Cross over the creek follow the trail 0.25 miles to join back up with the Super Trail. We follow the Super Trail 2 miles back to the TH parking lot. Hike 4.5 miles; trailhead elevation 5450 feet; Net elevation change 1074 feet; accumulated gain 1116 feet; RTD 130 miles. There is a fee for parking unless you have a National Park Pass that must be displayed.
Location
Santa Ritas - West
USA
Guide(s)
Jeff Love
Kelly G Wilson
Registration Info
Registration is required before Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Meet at the Mountain View parking lot 15 minutes before hike departure time.
Capacity
8 Total Slots
3 Available Slot(s)
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