Saguaro National Park, Tucson, Arizona, USA

Saguaro National Park, near Tucson, AZ, features giant saguaros in their native environment, plus access to wildlife viewing, hiking, and scenic drives.

Saguaro National Park (West): 2700 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743

The national park is divided into two sections on either side of the city of Tucson, and I visited the West side of the park. The park is named for the large saguaro cactus, native to its desert environment. 

The white building is the visitor center.

The view around the visitor center gives a good sample of what to expect.

A short drive from the visitor center is the “Desert Discovery Nature” trail.  It is a paved, flat, and half-mile walk.

The “Valley View Overlook ” trail is another short drive from the “Discovery” trail.  This trail is probably the most scenic in this part of the park.

At the end of the trail, one can overlook the valley.

The panoramic view of the valley.

Walking back to the trail’s start.

Another short drive to “Signal Hill.”  This area has the ancient Hohokam people’s petroglyphs (drawing on rocks).

Looking back.

Looking back at the parking lot.