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Saguaro National Park hiking guide

Cactus Wren Trail

A 4.1-mile loop with 90 ft of climbing in Tucson Mountain District, rated easy.

Cactus Wren Trail, Saguaro National Park
Photo: HockeyholicAZ

Key facts

Length
4.1 mi (6.6 km)
Elevation gain
90 ft (27 m)
Route type
Loop
Difficulty
Easy
Area
Tucson Mountain District
Highest point
2,484 ft
Lowest point
2,276 ft
Horses
Allowed

About Cactus Wren Trail

Wind through a stunning Sonoran Desert landscape filled with towering saguaros and other native plants. The trail culminates at Signal Hill, offering breathtaking views and a glimpse into ancient history through Hohokam petroglyphs. Perfect for families and nature enthusiasts, it's a year-round destination with vibrant spring wildflowers.

Route map

Route map of Cactus Wren Trail in Saguaro National Park0.5 miN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Cactus Wren Trail2,3002,4000123Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 2,484 ftLow 2,276 ft
Elevation runs from 2,276 ft to 2,484 ft over 4.0 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

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