Saguaro Vista Loop
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Route Description for Saguaro Vista Loop
The Saguaro Vista Loop is a gorgeous cactus-studded hike in Tucson's always charming Sweetwater Preserve. With huge saguaros, interesting wildlife, and lighter crowds than some of the park’s other trails, this is a great adventure. It’s good for kids, beginners, and hikers of all skill levels. Expect moderate traffic.
Bring lots of water and try to time your hike outside of the heat of the day. Should you want to keep adventuring after this hike, there are lots of connecting trails you can choose to explore. Bring a trail map if you plan to wander.
From the trailhead, take Saguaro Vista Trail on your right. Stay right at the first two junctions and enjoy the namesake of the trail, the saguaros that cover this part of the desert. Where the loop splits, go right, staying left at the junction. Round the loop near the low peak to the south, then rejoin the main trail and retrace your steps back to the trailhead.
Getting to the Saguaro Vista Loop Trailhead
The trailhead for the Saguaro Vista Loop is past the end of N Tortolita Road.Route Information
Backcountry Campground:
No
When to do:
October-May
Pets allowed:
Yes - On Leash
Family friendly:
Yes
Route Signage:
Average
Crowd Levels:
Moderate
Route Type:
Loop
Saguaro Vista Loop Elevation Graph
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