Heres everything it’s crucial that you know to plan a trip to Saguaro National Park.
If youre searching for the famous saguaro cacti, head west, where the saguaro forest is denser.
To access a plethora of mountainous backcountry trails, go east.
Saguaro National Park landscape.Credit:Mark Newman / Design Pics/Getty Images
Instead, youll want to throw in in specific addresses for each district.
For Rincon Mountain District, the address is 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, Arizona 85730.
Tucson Mountain District is found at 2700 N. Kinney Road, Tucson, Arizona 85743.
A road through cacti into Saguaro National Park.DenisTangneyJr/Getty Images
The best time to visit Saguaro National Park is during spring’s cactus flower season.
Combined with the native trees and wildflowers in bloom, it can be breathtaking, he says.
Best Things to Do
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Go on a guided tour.
Saguaro National Park entrance sign.VisionsofAmerica/Joe Sohm/Getty Images
Bike one of the parks scenic loops.
Visitors can rent e-bikes, road bikes, and pedal hybrids fromTucson Mountain Bike Tours & Rentals.
Watch a sunset.
Yellow flowers during spring in Saguaro National Park.ehrlif/Getty Images
Romero is in the same boat, noting that the sunset at the Javelina Rocks Overlook is particularly spectacular.
Hike among the saguaros.
It’s accessible for most visitors and, for a short hike, the payoff is huge.
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You’ll see Hohokam petroglyphs carved into the landscape’s boulders that date back to the 13th century.
Freeman Homestead Nature Trail
Another relatively easy trail to tackle is theFreeman Homestead Nature Trail.
Depending on how far you hike, youll cover between 3.4 and eight miles.
Hiker among cacti in Saguaro National Park.EyeEm Mobile GmbH/Getty Images
Tanque Verde Guest Ranchnear the East District andWhite Stallion Ranchnear the West District both offer unforgettable stays.
His top pick?Saguaro Corners, a longstanding (since 1956) spot near the East District.
Romero agrees, noting that they have great food and an excellent patio.
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Hes particularly fond of the carne asada fries.
The burrito-filled menu includes breakfast burritos and lunch burritos with homemade flour tortillas that are perfect for on-the-go meals.
