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| Raspberry Ridge Trail |
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Difficulty:
Most Difficult
Usage:
Moderate
USGS Map:
Chiricahua Pk
Trail Number:
228
Elevation Gain:
3,257 Feet
Beginning Elevation:
6,100 Feet
Ending Elevation:
9,357 Feet
Length:
4.6 Miles
Reservation:
No
Season:
Spring - Summer
From Douglas, Take Leslie Canyon Road north to Rucker Canyon. Stay on the main road which becomes FR 74. Continue on 74 for 45 miles to Forest Road 74E. Turn left (north) and follow FR 74E to its end at the Rucker Forest Camp.
Location Information
Raspberry Ridge Trail provides another access route to Monte Vista Peak as well as to the extensive trail network connected by the Crest Trail #270. Forest shaded Raspberry Ridge Trail starts at the upper end of Rucker Forest Campground and stays within Bear Canyon for the first half of its route. From Bear Canyon, it switchbacks steeply to razorback Raspberry Ridge, which it follows to its junction with the Crest Trail near Monte Vista Peak. Along the ridge you will find good views of Rucker Lake, visible through breaks in the canopy of Douglas-fir. After completing your journey, you can either return the way you came, or make a loop by using about .7 miles of the Crest Trail #270 to connect Raspberry Ridge with the Monte Vista Trail #221. If you choose the loop, you will have to hike 2.6 miles on the North Fork and Rucker Roads to return to your starting point.
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