Mt. Wrightson Picnic Area

Mt. Wrightson Picnic Area is a picnic site in , and has an elevation of 5,469 feet. Mt. Wrightson Picnic Area is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Madera Canyon and Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory.

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is a rural area in . This is an outstanding place for watching birds and wildlife, with over 250 avian species identified so far. Many trails in the Santa Ritas can also be accessed from the picnic site.

Observatory
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The is an American astronomical owned and operated by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory; it is their largest field installation outside of their main site in . is situated 2 miles south of Mt. Wrightson Picnic Area.

Peak
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is a 8,553-foot peak of the range, in , southern . The peak was named after Gilbert Hopkins, who was killed nearby during the Battle of Fort Buchanan in 1865. is situated 2 miles south of Mt. Wrightson Picnic Area.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Madera Canyon.

Hamlet
is a formerly populated place situated in the of , , United States. It has an estimated elevation of 4,911 feet above sea level.

Mt. Wrightson Picnic Area

Latitude
31.713° or 31° 42′ 47″ north
Longitude
-110.87416° or 110° 52′ 27″ west
Elevation
5,469 feet (1,667 metres)
Open location code
853FP47G+58
Open­Street­Map ID
node 359276204
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­picnic_site
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