Name: The GIANT Cactus (East District)
Location: National Park Event Location

Saguaro National Park is famous for its gigantic saguaros. Still, you have to know where to look to find the real giants among giants. Join a ranger for a special off-trail walk to view some amazing examples of our saguaros.
This program meets at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center at 9:30am. Then, you'll hop into your car and follow the ranger out to the trailhead. 
 
This is a flat, 3/4 mile hike. Bring sun protection and water. Hiking boots are recommended.

The GIANT Cactus (East District)

Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, to the east and west of the modern city of Tucson. Here you have a chance to see these enormous cacti, silhouetted by the beauty of a magnificent desert sunset.

The vehicle entrance pass is sold in the form of a dated register receipt and admits one privately owned, non-commercial vehicle into Saguaro National Park. This includes passenger cars, trucks, vans, recreational vehicles, campers, or converted buses used for private, recreational purposes.

Entrance - Private Vehicle

Individuals entering the park by means other than a motor vehicle may purchase individual entrance passes. This includes hikers, horseback riders and bicyclists. The individual entrance fee is charged to anyone 16 years of age or older.

Entrance - Per Person

Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

Entrance - Motorcycle

This pass covers up to 4 adults (anyone over the age of 16) or everyone in a single, non-commercial, vehicle. Is accepted in both districts of the park.

Annual Entrance - Park

Saguaro Flowers

Flowering Fishhook Pincushion Cactus

Two coyote pups captured on a wilderness camera

Coyote Pups

Lightning strike captured on camera with saguaros in the background

Saguaro National Park Lighting Storm

Rare Sight of snow in Saguaro National Park East Visitor Center (Rincon Mountain District)

Weather at Saguaro National Park

A group of Phrynosoma solare, or regal horned lizards.

Group of Regal Horned Lizards

Saguaro

The park is always open, except under emergency conditions. You can walk or bike into the park 24 hours a day. 

The Visitor Centers are open daily from 9:00am - 5:00pm from Oct. 1st to May 31st, & switch to 8:00am - 4:00pm from June 1st to Sept. 30th. 

In the Tucson Mountain District (West), The Bajada Loop Scenic Drive (Golden Gate Road & Hohokam Road) is open to vehicles during daylight hours.

In the Rincon Mountain District (East), the Cactus Forest Loop Drive is open from 5:00am - 8:30pm.

The GIANT Cactus (East District)

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