Notable Points of Interest
- Boy Scout Memorial dedicated and maintained for three boy scouts who died in a storm on Mt. Wrightson November 15, 1958. According to the sign, the plaque was erected by Boy Scout Troop 249 in remembrance of David Greenberg (age 12), Mike Early (age 16), and Michael J. Lanoue (age 13). At times there are paraphernalia on or near the sign.
- There are several springs at different locations, depending which trail(s) you choose: Bog Spring, Sprung Spring, Kent Spring, Armour Spring, Baldy Spring, McBeth Spring and Bellows Spring; but as always, bring plenty of your own water.
- At the top is a green ammo box, chained to a rock, that contains a registry.
- At the top is the ruins of an abandoned look-out tower.
- The Florida fire in 2005 burned a large expanse of the forest in this area, affecting much of this hike, especially the section between the Walker Basin trail and the Super Trail.
- On clear days the Sea of Cortez can be seen when looking southwest from the summit.
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