Saguaro National Park hiking guide
Douglas Spring Trail
A 4.8-mile out-and-back with 950 ft of climbing in Rincon Mountain District, rated moderate.
Key facts
- Length
- 4.8 mi (7.8 km)
- Elevation gain
- 950 ft (289 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- Rincon Mountain District
- Highest point
- 3,701 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,752 ft
- Horses
- Allowed
About Douglas Spring Trail
This trail starts in a cactus-filled desert and climbs gradually through rocky ravines and grassy flats, with seasonal streams and waterfalls like Bridal Wreath Falls along the way. The cactus forest here is the kind that inspired the park's creation in 1933, and the trail links into a loop past historic Garwood Dam and Little Wildhorse Tank. The hike culminates at Cowhead Saddle, where panoramic views stretch across the surrounding landscape.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
