Mount Lemmon taken from the summit of Mount Bigelo...
Description
At an elevation of over 8500’, Mount Bigelow is one of the tallest peaks in the Santa Catalina range. A series of maintained gravel roads means easy access to free camping, good hiking, and incredible climbing. The road is gated from December 31 - March 1st, but a trail up from the ranger station still allows access during this time.
Getting There
Just over a mile after the Palisade ranger station make a right onto Mount Bigelow Rd. At the first intersection make a right (gate), then at the next intersection stay to the left (the middle road has good camping). Follow this to the trailhead parking at the top of Bigelow.
The Classics
Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Mount Bigelow:
A jaw-dropping line of unparalleled quality and asthetics. Not only is it long, Firefly steepens throughout its entire length.Climb an interesting slab to vertical rock, eventually climbing an overhanging blunt arete before a final headwall guarding the anchors.This route is worth every step of the hike....[more]Browse More Classics in AZ
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