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Saguaro National Park

Desert and Mountain Hiking Trails Trails in the Tucson Mountain District

King Canyon Trail (3.5 miles, one way) Cam-Boh Trail (2.7 miles, one way) Red Hills Visitor Center (520) 733-5158 The trailhead and parking area for this hike are directly This trail runs parallel to Picture Rocks Road from across Kinney Road from the - Cam-Boh Picnic Area to the Ringtail Trail. As a major Museum, two miles east of the Red Hills Visitor Cen- connection between the east and west parts of the ter. The first .9 miles is a gradual climb up to Mam-A- Tucson Mountain District, the Cam-Boh Trail pro - Gah Picnic Area, which was named after a Tohono vides several loop opportunities for both equestrians O’odham Indian Chief. The next 1.4 miles to the and hikers. junction of the Sweetwater Trail are steeper. Numer- ous switchbacks on the next .9 miles lead to the Hugh Short Walks and Nature Trails Norris Trail.The final .3 miles ascends the Hugh Norris Ringtail Trail (1 mile, one way) Trail to the top of Wasson Peak (elevation 4,687 feet), The Ringtail Trail provides access to numerous trails Garden Trail (100 yards) the highest point in the . Livestock in the eastern part of the Tucson Mountain District. The Cactus Garden Trail is located in front of the Red are prohibited above the Sweetwater Trail junction. Several different loop opportunities exist using Cam- Hills Visitor Center. Interpretive signs will acquaint Boh Trail, Deer Trail, Ironwood Trail or you with some of the common plants in the Tucson Picture Rocks Wash Trail. The terrain varies from Mountain District. This paved trail is wheelchair Hugh Norris Trail (4.9 miles, one way) fairly level, to gently rolling to moderately steep. Use accessible and offers resting benches throughout. This is the longest trail in the Tucson Mountain Dis- extreme caution while entering or exiting this trict. It begins off the Bajada Loop Drive, 2.5 miles trailhead as vehicle traffic on Picture Rocks Road can north of the Red Hills Visitor Center. The trail was be heavy. Desert Discovery Trail (.5 miles) named after a former Chief of the Tohono O’odham You will find the trailhead to this self-guided nature Indian Police. The trail begins with a series of trail on Kinney Road, 1 mile northwest of the Red Hills switchbacks that climb to a ridge overlooking the Sweetwater Trail (3.4 miles, one way) Visitor Center. Exhibits discuss the native plants, cactus forest. From there, the trail follows the ridge - The Sweetwater Trail is the only access to Wasson and ecology of the . This top through areas with splendid views and unique Peak from the eastern side of the Tucson Mountains. paved trail is wheelchair accessible and offers resting rock formations until it reaches Amole Peak, approxi- The trailhead is located at the end of El benches and shade ramadas. mately 4.1 miles from the trailhead. The next .8 miles Camino del Cerro Road. The trail climbs 3.4 miles to goes up a final series of switchbacks and a gradual a ridge where it ends at the King Canyon Trail. To climb that leads to the top of Wasson Peak. Livestock reach Wasson Peak, continue up the King Canyon Valley View Overlook Trail (.8 miles) are prohibited on this trail. Trail .9 miles to the Hugh Norris Trail, then .3 miles to The Valley View Overlook Trail is located on the Bajada Wasson Peak. Livestock are prohibited on the King Loop Drive, 3.5 miles north of the Red Hills Visitor Canyon Trail from the Sweetwater Trail to Hugh Center. While hiking this trail you will pass through Sendero Esperanza Trail (3.2 miles, one way) Norris Trail. two washes and then gradually ascend a ridge. The This trailhead is approximately 6 miles from the Red view from this ridge is superb, with below Hills Visitor Center, 1.5 miles east of the intersection of and Picacho Peak to the north.The trail is rough and Road and Golden Gate Road. The first mile Cactus Trail (1.5 miles, one way) uneven in places and contains rock steps. of trail follows the sandy path of an old mine road. The The trail runs from the corner of next .7 mile climbs a series of switchbacks to the top of Sandario Road and Rudasill Road to Signal Hill Picnic the ridge where it crosses the Hugh Norris Trail. The Area. This area is fairly flat and crosses several Signal Hill Trail (.5 miles) trail then descends 1.4 miles on the western side of the washes. Livestock are prohibited on the Cactus Wren This easy climb takes you to dozens of petroglyphs range to Mam-A-Gah Picnic Area and the King Can- Trail south of the Encinas Trail. scattered around a rocky hilltop. The trail zig -zags up a yon Trail. It is .9 miles down the King Canyon Trail to small hill just north of Signal Hill Picnic Area, which is Kinney Road, directly across from the Arizona- located off Golden Gate Road, 5 miles from the Red Sonora Desert Museum. Hills Visitor Center.The trail is rough and uneven in places and contains rock steps. Help preserve the unique natural features of the park while assuring your safety and that of other visitors. To 10 Exit 242 Exit 246 • via Avra Valley Road S Plants, animals, rocks, wood and other natural resources are a ad S n o Legend ilv ta R protected and must be left undisturbed. er be • Road, paved Safford Peak ll C Report any damage of park resources to a park ranger. r 10 3563ft u R • Road, unpaved 1086m o z To preserve the desert, try to avoid off trail travel. If you must go ro a a d off trail, limit group size to 10 people. Hiking groups are limited Trail State Trust Lands Panther rt R State Trust Peak State o ive For information C r to a maximum of 18 persons when hiking on designated trails. and permits call Land 3435ft Trust 1047m Land • TH Trailhead Arizona State Lands Ina Road Pets on a leash are permitted only on roadways, at the visitor A Other trail access points Department at Exit 248 center and in picnic areas, except Mam-A-Gah Picnic Area, as it (520) 628-5480. n Pa th is only accessible by trail. 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Desert S .4 Land S Red Hills n O thirsty. Hats and sunscreen are strongly recommended. Discovery ne nyo State Ki i Ca N • Nature nn Visitor Center M DESERT STATION Encounters with cacti and other prickly plants can be painful. Be e .1 Trust Land Trail y d 1 UNIVERSITY OF l Mam-A-Gah u .9 Park Boundary ARIZONA especially careful near cholla cactus, which with the slightest

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2570ft n G i 784m TH K touch, can become embedded in your skin. If a cholla cactus Mile Wide Road Ro segment attaches itself to you, do not grab it. Use two sticks, a ad North pocket comb or other similar objects as a lever to flick it off. M • Rattlesnakes are commonly seen througout the year. Stay on O trails and keep a safe distance from any snakes you encounter. Arizona -Sonora U • 0 1 Kilometer Desert Museum TUCSON MOUNTAIN N Exit 257 Do not enter mine shafts. They may be unstable and may T A To Tucson contain toxic fumes. 0 1 Mile I N and 10 • Picture Rocks Road, Sandario Road and Kinney Road have heavy COUNTY PARK S vehicle traffic. Use caution when entering or exiting these roads. ad Ro • McCain Loo ss Lock your vehicle. Do not leave valuables inside. TOHONO p Rd Pa Gates O’ODHAM IMPORTANT NOTE: RESERVATION To 86 Gilbert Ray To86 and 19 Exit 99 Golden Gate and Hohokam Roads are dirt roads and close at sunset. Travel on Hohokam Road is not recommended for long vehicles.