Saguaro National Park Travel Information
Saguaro National Park is named after its most visible and popular
resident the giant Saguaro Cactus. These extraordinary icons of the
desert have an average life span of 150 years and may grow to a height
of 50 feet and weigh over 10 tons. Saguaro National Park has 2
separate districts. The Rincon Mountain District is on the eastside of
Tucson; the Tucson Mountain District is on the westside. Both are most
often enjoyed by traveling one of the scenic loops, and stopping to
hike easy trails along the way. More rigorous backcountry hiking and
camping is available with permit and, is only available in the Rincon
Mountain District. The Tucson Mountain District is 15 miles west of
Tuscon off I-10. The Rincon Mountain District is about 12 east of
Tuscon. View Area Map.
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