8 AMAZING THINGS TO DO IN SAGUARO NATIONAL PARK TUCSON, ARIZONA

The Saguaro cactus are captivating. Their presence commands your attention and musings. It’s almost as if they are watching you, standing guard protecting you and ensuring that you are behaving and taking care of Saguaro National Park and the natural beauty surrounding you.

Embrace Cactus Diversity at the Cactus Garden Trail

It’s a great introduction to the National Park and the many different types of cactus and their importance to the desert environment. 

Marvel at the Scenic Bajada Loop Drive

This is mostly a gravel road and can get quite hilly and bumpy in some parts. Two wheel drive cars are allowed on the road, but just take it easy. 

Look for Petroglyphs at Signal Hill

You can see why they love it with its rocky façade. This is a busy path, the rattlesnakes have probably long crawled into a hole somewhere. 

Hike the Sendero Esperanza Trail

You’ll see all types of cactus on this trail. It was an easy mostly flat walk until you get to the switchbacks, and well switchbacks, they’re not challenging. 

Enjoy Sunset on the Desert Discovery Trail

The sun sets behind the mountain so it’s an early set and the sky still quiet bright when it goes down.

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