I love the way you did this video. Especially valuable is the summary table at the end. We are considering the Rincon Mt for our first backpacking trip, and your video is an excellent resource.
We have been to all but 3 National Parks and those are in Alaska. Being 72 we have decided to do virtual tours. This is serving as part of our tour of Gates of the Artic. Thank you this is beautiful.
That's interesting. I hadn't intend the video to serve that function, I was going more for a guide for people preparing a trip, but glad you are getting something out of it!
Chances are I will never see these hiking destinations but this was amazingly informative and enjoyable to watch. I have a feeling this video will help a lot of people in your area. Your use of Google Earth really gave it a nice touch.
Thanks for this video, it proved invaluable in making my backpacking decision. I enjoyed going up Miller Creek Trail up to Manning Camp this past weekend - quite a hike!
Don’t know how I missed this video of yours! Great info for planning a 2/3 day trip. We just visited the west side and hiked up to Wasson Peak 2 weeks ago. I like the idea of a campground approximately halfway up to Manning.
Great video. My wife and I did this in early April of this year. Loved it! We hiked up to manning from Javalina picnic area to juniper basin and hit Tanque Verde Peak on the way. Whilst hitting the peak we heard a big cat of some sort down by our campsite. Very humbling indeed! All in all loved the east side of the park can’t wait to visit again.
Thank you so much for this in depth video! It is exactly what I have been looking for while trying to decide on which trail is right for me on a 2 night journey. Cheers and happy trails good sir!
I may be wrong but isn't that Rincon Peak rather than Mica Mtn. at about 10:30 in the video? Enjoyed the informative nature of your presentation. The Rincons are a personal favorite. I began my backpacking "career" there in 1967 when there was a fire tower on Mica Mtn. and a cement cabin at Juniper Basin.
Great video. Is Manning Camp to Rincon Peak and back doable in a day? Planning on staying 1st night a juniper, 2nd at manning, and 3rd at manning, walking into the 4th this March.
Depends on how good of shape you are in. Lots of vertical for one day. You could hike to Happy Valley CG, drop your pack, do Rincon, spend the night at Happy Valley, and hike out from there. That would save you the hike back up to Manning, but likely a dry camp at Happy Valley.
Nice video. Can you hike this in the summer or is it too hot? What would you recommend for good day-hikes in the Tuscon area or farther afield when it is cooler say Dec through maybe Feb or so. What day-hikes do you recommend in the summer, if any? I would consider a day-hike max maybe 10-12 miles and 2000-3000 elevation gain.
It's a good summer hike once you get to elevation. Use one of the higher trailheads or start very early in the morning. My favorite Tucson day hike is Romero Canyon from Catalina state park. Best summer day hikes are higher up the Catalina Hwy on Mt Lemmon, or maybe Madera Canyon in the Santa Ritas.
That's an interesting suggestion. I've only done one backpacking trip in the Galiuros, and I need a reason to go back and do more. Maybe this winter...
Thanks for such a helpful video! We are thinking of going end of December/early January and want to do a backpacking trip to Manning Camp. We will likely be dropped off and picked up, so are considering going from Tanque Verde to Douglas Spring or vice versa for three nights, four days. Which direction do you think would be best? Do you think it's worth it to instead do a four night trek so we can stay two nights at Manning camp and explore that area? Thanks for the tips!
You are more likely to have water at Douglas Spring than Juniper Basin, FWIW. There are lots of nice short trails up by Manning, Devil's Bathtub is pretty cool. But - it is going to be very cold and snowy right now, I hope you are prepared for winter camping!
thank you so much for this helpful video! I've been going over maps trying to orient myself and this really unscrambled all the confusion for me!
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback, much appreciated!
I love the way you did this video. Especially valuable is the summary table at the end. We are considering the Rincon Mt for our first backpacking trip, and your video is an excellent resource.
@@lorancandlish9871 hey, thanks so much for the positive feedback!
We have been to all but 3 National Parks and those are in Alaska. Being 72 we have decided to do virtual tours. This is serving as part of our tour of Gates of the Artic. Thank you this is beautiful.
That's interesting. I hadn't intend the video to serve that function, I was going more for a guide for people preparing a trip, but glad you are getting something out of it!
Great video. Low key and informative, with no annoying music.
Thank you. I value the specific feedback, and your appreciation of the approach I take to my video production is valuable to me.
Chances are I will never see these hiking destinations but this was amazingly informative and enjoyable to watch. I have a feeling this video will help a lot of people in your area. Your use of Google Earth really gave it a nice touch.
Thank you for your constructive, specific feedback, much appreciated!
Thanks for this video, it proved invaluable in making my backpacking decision. I enjoyed going up Miller Creek Trail up to Manning Camp this past weekend - quite a hike!
Good for you!
Don’t know how I missed this video of yours! Great info for planning a 2/3 day trip. We just visited the west side and hiked up to Wasson Peak 2 weeks ago. I like the idea of a campground approximately halfway up to Manning.
Plenty of campsites to choose from. Pretty snowy up there right now...
This was TOP NOTCH👌🏼 Thank you for your in depth work.
This was a GREAT video: SO helpful in making my backpacking decision! Thank you!
Glad I was able to be of some help! Enjoy your hike!
Thank you I always enjoy your backpacking videos.
Thanks for watching!
Great video. My wife and I did this in early April of this year. Loved it! We hiked up to manning from Javalina picnic area to juniper basin and hit Tanque Verde Peak on the way. Whilst hitting the peak we heard a big cat of some sort down by our campsite. Very humbling indeed! All in all loved the east side of the park can’t wait to visit again.
Never heard a cat, but saw fresh footprints at Grass Shack CG. Very unnerving!
Thanks for the info. You did an excellent job summarizing these hikes.
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback.
Thank you so much for this in depth video! It is exactly what I have been looking for while trying to decide on which trail is right for me on a 2 night journey. Cheers and happy trails good sir!
You are quite welcome. Thanks for letting me know that the video was useful for you!
Excellent thank you!
I may be wrong but isn't that Rincon Peak rather than Mica Mtn. at about 10:30 in the video?
Enjoyed the informative nature of your presentation. The Rincons are a personal favorite. I began my backpacking "career" there in 1967 when there was a fire tower on Mica Mtn. and a cement cabin at Juniper Basin.
Do you mean at 7:15? You might be right if that's the comment you were referring to. That's some great history of the Rincons, thanks!
Great video. Is Manning Camp to Rincon Peak and back doable in a day?
Planning on staying 1st night a juniper, 2nd at manning, and 3rd at manning, walking into the 4th this March.
Depends on how good of shape you are in. Lots of vertical for one day. You could hike to Happy Valley CG, drop your pack, do Rincon, spend the night at Happy Valley, and hike out from there. That would save you the hike back up to Manning, but likely a dry camp at Happy Valley.
Nice video. Can you hike this in the summer or is it too hot?
What would you recommend for good day-hikes in the Tuscon area or farther afield when it is cooler say Dec through maybe Feb or so.
What day-hikes do you recommend in the summer, if any?
I would consider a day-hike max maybe 10-12 miles and 2000-3000 elevation gain.
It's a good summer hike once you get to elevation. Use one of the higher trailheads or start very early in the morning. My favorite Tucson day hike is Romero Canyon from Catalina state park. Best summer day hikes are higher up the Catalina Hwy on Mt Lemmon, or maybe Madera Canyon in the Santa Ritas.
Really good information here, thank you. Do you have knowledge and desire to do one for the Galiuro Mountains?
That's an interesting suggestion. I've only done one backpacking trip in the Galiuros, and I need a reason to go back and do more. Maybe this winter...
Thanks for such a helpful video! We are thinking of going end of December/early January and want to do a backpacking trip to Manning Camp. We will likely be dropped off and picked up, so are considering going from Tanque Verde to Douglas Spring or vice versa for three nights, four days. Which direction do you think would be best? Do you think it's worth it to instead do a four night trek so we can stay two nights at Manning camp and explore that area? Thanks for the tips!
Also, do you know if there is ever water at Juniper Basin that time of year? I know it's unlikely at Douglas Spring
You are more likely to have water at Douglas Spring than Juniper Basin, FWIW. There are lots of nice short trails up by Manning, Devil's Bathtub is pretty cool. But - it is going to be very cold and snowy right now, I hope you are prepared for winter camping!
It almost sounds like a computer generated voice on this video. Maybe it is :-D
LOL! My wife calls that my "Librivox voice" - I do a lot of pro bono audiobook reading/recording...
You shouldn't need a permit to hike anywhere! I am for Freedom not for telling people what to do around every turn
Someone needs to maintain the trails, parking, and camp sites. Permits and passes pay for that