Saguaro Vista Trail (S)

Date:					Destination:		Saguaro Vista Trail
Level:		Short (S)			Area:		Tucson
Approx hike distance in miles:		3			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		200			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		N/A			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		0			Park entry fee per vehicle:		N/A
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:		N/A
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		N/A
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:		No			Steep Trail:		No
Off Trail (scratchy):		No			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		No
Use of Hands Required:		No			Boulder Hopping:		No
Difficulty :		Moderate			Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		No			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This is an out and back hike with a loop in the Sweetwater Preserve along the foothills of the Tucson mountains. There is a dense population of mature saguaros along the trail as well as a crested saguaro. Bring water and a snack.

Directions:

From Coolidge, take AZ 87 South to I-10 East. Follow I-10 East for 41 miles to exit 252, Camino Del Cerro Rd. Turn right on Camino Del Cerro Rd. In 2.6 miles turn left on N. Tortolita Rd. Follow for 1 mile to the parking lot. Total distance from the Union Center to the trailhead is 74 miles.