Desperado-North Star – Saguaro Loop Trails (UI)
Date: Destination: Desperado-North Star-Saguaro Loop Trls
Level: Upper Intermediate Area: Peralta Regional Paark
Approx hike distance in miles: 5.5 Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain: 422 Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet: 1000 Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot: Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation: $10
Unpaved miles: 4 Park entry fee per vehicle: $7/vehicle
Road conditions: Good Website for reference info: https://www.pinal.gov/1206/Peralta-Regional-Park-Map
High clearance vehicle req'd: No Trailhead GPS coordinates: 33.3647222, -111.370833
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail: Yes Uneven Footing: Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs: Some Steep Trail:
Yes
Off Trail (scratchy): No Slippery Trail Surfaces: No
Use of Hands Required: No Boulder Hopping: No
Difficulty : 4 Water Crossings: No
Restrooms at Trailhead: Yes Gloves Required: No
Special Instructions:
The views on this hike are spectacular – and there is even a crested saguaro to find. Bring water, a snack and camera.
Directions:
Drive north on Felix Road to Arizona Farms and turn right. Turn left on AZ 79 and drive 9.7 miles to Highway 60 and go west. Travel 8 miles on Hwy. 60 and turn right onto Peralta Road. Drive 5 miles to Peralta Regional Park entrance on the right. Follow signs to Group Picnic and park near bathrooms.