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Saguaro National Park (East) - Rincon Mountain District

3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ

The Rincon Mountains half of Saguaro National Park: the paved Cactus Forest scenic loop, old-growth saguaro stands, and trails from flat nature walks to a wilderness ridge climb. National Park Service (entrance fee).

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Mica View Loop

Easy

2 mi60 ft gainLoop1h

A flat, family-friendly loop through classic cactus forest with Rincon views. The park's easiest introduction to the east side.

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No dogsFee: $25 per vehicle (7-day pass)Year-round; dawn in summer

Freeman Homestead Trail

Easy

1.1 mi100 ft gainLoop40m

A short interpretive loop past an old homestead site and a wash where great horned owls nest in the cliffs.

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No dogsFee: $25 per vehicle (7-day pass)Year-round; dawn in summer

Tanque Verde Ridge Trail (to the viewpoint)

Moderate

6 mi1,400 ft gainOut & back3h 30m

Climb the ridge that walls the east side of the valley; turn around at the ridgeline viewpoint or keep going toward Juniper Basin for a big day.

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No dogsFee: $25 per vehicle (7-day pass)Fall to spring; dawn in summer

Cactus Forest Loop Drive (bike)

Moderate

8 mi400 ft gainLoop1h

The one-way paved scenic loop, a favorite road-bike climb-and-swoop through the cactus forest. Rolling hills, real grades.

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No dogsFee: $25 per vehicle (7-day pass)Year-round; dawn in summer

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