Departure Point

• The tour of the Tucson Mountain District (West) begins on Route 86 outside of Tucson. The tour of the Rincon Mountain District (East) begins just after the visitor center on Cactus Loop Drive.

Return Details

• The tour of the Tucson Mountain District (West) begins on Route 86 outside of Tucson. The tour of the Rincon Mountain District (East) begins just after the visitor center on Cactus Loop Drive.

Duration
12 hours - 13 hours

Languages Available

• Audio guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Red Hills Visitor Center
2700 N. Kinney Rd., , Tucson, Arizona
Nice 4 mile loop hike that summits Brown Mountain, a lower hill that's just outside Saguaro National Park.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Desert Discovery Nature Trail

This visitor center is a wealth of information about the west side of Saguaro National Park, the TMD. There are also good restrooms, a museum, activities, a gift shop, and a theatre. Park entrance fee per vehicle good for 7 Days
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Valley View Overlook Trail
Tucson, AZ 85743
An interpretive trail near the park entrance that is paved, flat, and easy for strollers or wheelchairs. The 0.4 mile loop may have flowers and birds, as well as reptiles.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ez-Kim-In-Zin Picnic Area
Tucson, AZ 85743
A 0.8 mile trail that leads to an impressive overlook above a large expanse of virgin Sonoran desert, with mountains in the background.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Sendero Esperanza Trailhead
Tucson, AZ 85743
A placid picnic spot with vault toilets and nice desert views.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Signal Hill
Tucson, AZ 85743
This trail offers a stunning route to reach Mt. Wassen, the highest point of the TMD. Along the way one can see saguaros and other desert plants, as well as possibly wildlife as well, reptiles, birds, and possibly mammals, like jackrabbits and javalinas, or even mountain lions.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Stop At: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N Kinney Rd, , Tucson, Arizona
Stunning Hohokam culture petroglyphs with a backdrop of desert and mountains behind.
Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Gates Pass Scenic Lookout
7799 West Gates Pass Road, Tucson, AZ 85745
Part zoo, part museum, part botanical garden, part art gallery, there's something for everybody at this unique institution, which is one of Tucson's top attractions. This place celebrates everything native to Arizona with natural exhibits and well-kept paths through gardens. Play areas, shows, and more keep the kids entertained as well. About 85% of the Desert Museum is outdoors.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Sonoran Desert Overlook
Tucson, AZ 85730
A stunning scenic overlook of vast desert, with parking and stone structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Cactus Forest Overlook
Cactus Forest Drive, Tucson, AZ 85730
The Saguaro East portion of the tour begins past the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center, at the beginning of the Cactus Forest Drive scenic loop. This is a quick and easy overlook, one of the first along Cactus Forest Drive. For those that are anxious to get out of the car and take a look around, this is a quick introduction to the area. But if time is short, you can press on.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Mica View Picnic Area
Mica View Trail, Tucson, AZ 85748
Another brief stop is in order at this overlook, which has a much more expansive view of the surrounding saguaro forest.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Desert Ecology Trail
Saguaro East District, Tucson, Arizona
The Mica View Picnic Area has a few shaded places to enjoy a picnic, but the star is the Mica View Trail. It's an easy, 1.5 mile round trip hike through the saguaros. The path is flat, wide, and made of gravel, making this an ADA-accessible trail.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Loma Verde
Cactus Forest Drive, Saguaro East, Tucson, Arizona
This easy, paved trail is under a half mile long, and is one more ADA-accessible path through the desert flora. It doesn't take long to walk through, but you might linger longer to read the interpretive signs, or wait on a bench to see what wildlife appears.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Javelina Rocks
Cactus Forest Drive, Tucson, Arizona
This trailhead is the gateway to a tangle of trails that extend into the desert. But the most popular trip is to do a loop, combining the Loma Verde, Pink Hill, and Squeeze Pen trails. Together, it's about 3.5 miles round trip, through more saguaros, cacti, and small trees.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Stop At: Freeman Homestead Trail
Freeman Homestead Trail, Tucson, AZ
This overlook sits at the base of the Rincon Mountain range, with an open view of the desert ecosystem.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Javelina Picnic Area
Tucson, AZ 85730
Enjoy climbing around these ancient rock formations, which are a window into Saguaro's unique geological history. This is a particularly good spot for enjoying a sunset, with open views of much of the Cactus Forest Loop area.
Duration: 15 minutes

Additional Information

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Exclusions

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• Entrance Fee: Saguaro Nation Park Visitor Center - $25 per vehicle to enter the park
• Parking Fees

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