Saguaro National Park hiking guide
Tanque Verde Ridge Trail
An 8.6-mile loop with 2,480 ft of climbing in Rincon Mountain District, rated difficult.
Key facts
- Length
- 8.6 mi (13.8 km)
- Elevation gain
- 2,480 ft (757 m)
- Route type
- Loop
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Area
- Rincon Mountain District
- Highest point
- 5,462 ft
- Lowest point
- 3,082 ft
About Tanque Verde Ridge Trail
This trail traverses diverse landscapes, from thick saguaro forests to oak, pine, and juniper groves at higher elevations. It provides stunning views of the surrounding desert and the Tucson area, culminating in a rewarding rock scramble to the peak with 360-degree vistas.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
