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Saguaro National Park
Darla Sidles
3693 S. Old Spanish Trail
Tucson, AZ 85716
Phone: 520-733-5101
Fax: 520-733-5183
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Welcome to Saguaro National Park
Enormous cacti, silhouetted by the setting sun, for most of us the Giant Saguaro is the universal symbol of the American West. And yet, these majestic plants are only found in a small portion of the United States. Saguaro National Park protects some of the most impressive forests of these sub-tropical giants, on the edge of the modern City of Tucson
Winters are delightful with mild warm days averaging 65 degrees F. (19 degrees C.) and cool nights averaging 40 degrees F. (5 degrees C.). Summers can be extremely hot with daytime temperatures exceeding 105 degrees F. (41 degrees C.) in the shade, and evening lows averaging 72 degrees F. (22 degrees C.). Always wear a hat and use sunscreen while hiking. Drink plenty of water. At least one gallon of water per person, per day.
Saguaro National Park’s two districts offer more than 165 miles (264 km) of hiking trails. A hike at Saguaro National Park can be a stroll on a short interpretive nature trail or a day-long wilderness trek. Both districts of Saguaro National Park offer a variety of hiking trails.
Check out Your Safety, and the hiking checklist and regulations to find out how to be prepared for hiking at Saguaro National Park.
There are special restrictions, and a permit is required to camp within the park. Camping is only allowed at the established backcountry sites. (See Wilderness Hiking.) There are no accomodations for car camping.
