Saguaro National Park
Forests of giant saguaro cactus
Saguaro guards dense stands of the giant saguaro cactus — the symbol of the American West — in two districts flanking Tucson, beneath desert mountains. Cool months are best; summer mornings only.
What to see
The top things to see in Saguaro are Cactus Forest Loop Drive, Signal Hill petroglyphs, Valley View Overlook Trail, Bajada Loop Drive. Start with saguaro silhouettes at sunset if you only have one anchor, then use the rest of the list to shape a half-day or full-day route.
- Cactus Forest Loop Drive
- Signal Hill petroglyphs
- Valley View Overlook Trail
- Bajada Loop Drive
- Desert sunsets
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