Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
ELEVATION:
2,810' at trailhead, 2,900' at high point, 2,450' at low point
ACCESS:
This is formally part of Saguaro National Park West, for which admission is $10/$5 per
car/pedestrian, valid for 1 week in both Saguaro National Park (SNP) districts; $25 for 1-year car
pass; all National Park Service annual passes accepted. Note, however, that there is nowhere to pay
nearby—the visitor center is an hour's drive away.
MAPS:
National Geographic-Trails Illustrated
237-Saguaro National Park
, Green Trails
Map
2910S-Saguaro
; free trail map available at visitor center
FACILITIES:
None except for parking (about 20 cars and a couple of horse trailers)
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS:
None
COMMENTS:
Horses are permitted but rarely encountered; no dogs, pets, camping, or mountain
bikes allowed. Hiking distance is 7 miles on local maps, 6.2 miles according to my GPS.
CONTACTS:
SNP Red Hills Visitor Center, 520-733-5158/5100,
nps.gov/sagu
