Challenge yourself with one, two, or three peaks –all in one day – at the 7th Annual Sky Islands Summit Challenge! All participants get a swag bag, event shirt, bragging rights, and extraordinary views from the top of Sierra Vista’s majestic Huachuca Mountains! Registration is limited to the first 250 challengers. Register today!
The Summit Challenge will take place regardless of weather conditions, unless extreme thunder and lightning is in the forecast. Dress for changing temperatures as you change elevation. Challengers will be responsible for carrying their own water and snacks.
One Summit - Carr Peak (9,236 feet)
This is a 10.8 mile, moderately difficult hike, gaining 3,680 feet in elevation. The hike begins at 7:30 a.m.; shuttle leaves Rothery Educational Service Center/Sports Division parking area at 6:50 a.m.
Route: Ramsey Canyon, Hamburg Trail, Crest Trail, Carr Peak Trail, Miller Canyon Trail. The trail down Miller Canyon is a 5-mile downhill trek with a 3,375′ drop.
Fee: $50 per person.
Double Summit - Carr Peak and Miller Peak (9,465 feet)
This 15 mile, difficult-to-very-difficult hike gains 4,596 feet in elevation. The hike begins at 6:15 a.m.; shuttle leaves Rothery Educational Service Center/Sports Division parking area at 5:30 a.m. Hikers must reach Bathtub Spring by noon in order to complete the challenge.
Route: Ramsey Canyon, Hamburg Trail, Crest Trail, Carr Peak Trail, Crest Trail, Miller Peak Spur Trail, Crest Trail, Miller Canyon Trail.
Fee: $75 per person.
Elite Triple Summit - Carr and Miller peaks, plus Pat Scott (8,517 feet)
This 18.1 mile hike gains 5,146 feet in elevation, is very difficult-to-most-difficult, and suited for extreme athletes. The hike starts at 5:00 a.m.; shuttle leaves Rothery Educational Service Center/Sports Division parking area at 4:20 a.m. Challengers must reach Bear Saddle by 1:00 p.m. in order to complete the challenge.
Route: Ramsey Canyon, Hamburg Trail, Pat Scott Trail, Spur Trail to Summit, Crest Trail, Carr Peak Trail, Crest Trail, Miller Peak Spur Trail, Crest Trail, Miller Canyon Trail.
Fee: $100 per person.
