Ragged Top is the biological and geological crown jewel of the monument for sightseeing and wildlife viewing, such as the Desert bighorn sheep and the desert tortoise. Ragged Top contains the greatest richness of species within the Sonoran Desert, including 401 plant species. [4]

Ragged Top is the craggy summit 25 miles northwest of Tucson and south of Picacho Peak and the Picacho Mountains. From I-10 it looks as if it would require ropes and some fancy routefinding to get to the top, but there is a class 2 gully on the north side that provides easy access through the summit cliffs.

Proceed cautiously on this 4.0-mile out-and-back trail near Marana, Arizona. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

2018年7月14日 · Overview If you've ever driven between Tucson and Phoenix, you might have noticed a jagged-looking peak southwest of Picacho Peak. This is Ragged Top, and getting to the top is a bushwhacking, scrambling adventure! This trail packs a lot of scenery and excitement into just 3 miles roundtrip. If you're lucky, you might see some bighorn sheep.

2024年4月2日 · Ragged Top is an impressive silhouette when viewed from Interstate 10, a volcanic icon poking out on the horizon amidst a sea of saguaro cacti. Matt decided to drive from Phoenix to meet me for this short outing, always an excellent friend …

2009年10月12日 · Ragged Top is widely regarded as the finest peak in the Silver Bell Mountains, which rise out of the desert plain west of Marana, Arizona. The Silver Bells are home to an estimated 35 -50 desert bighorn sheep, likely the only remaining bighorns in the Tucson area.

2005年11月14日 · Ragged Top is a very distinctive range/peak in the northern part of the Ironwood National Monument. There are no trails here at this time so this hike is a short but tough scramble and bushwhack through pristine desert, then up a gulley of your choice for simply wicked scenery.

Check out this 4.6-mile loop trail near Marana, Arizona. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. This is mostly an off-trail route as the trail is very difficult to …

2022年9月5日 · Ragged Top Mountain (5,175′) five miles northwest of Girdwood village was climbed on June 12, by Ed Gendzwell, Keith Hart, Gene Wescott and Buck Wilson. The route was from ‘the Cache’, near Milk Creek bridge, thence across Crow Creek on avalanche debris and up the easy north ridge.

Hiking info, trail maps, and 3 trip reports from Ragged Top (3,907 ft) in the Silverbell of Arizona