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Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Hiking
 
If the trail seems steep, the view is worth it. Photo of a hiker on Bull Pasture Trail.
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If the trail seems steep, the view is worth it.
 

Hiking: There are miles and miles of trails laced around Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Some are easy, others are strenuous, most of them fall somewhere in between. Some of the best hiking is off the beaten trails and out in the canyons with a map and compass to guide you.  Ask at the Kris Eggle Visitor for route information.  Trails are open only during daylight hours.

Hiking trails:

  • Visitor Center Nature Trail
  • Palo Verde Trail (pet friendly).
  • Desert View Trail.
  • Campground perimeter trail (pet friendly).
  • Victoria Mine Trail, please stay on the trail.
  • Estes Canyon Trail (Ajo Mountain area).
  • Bull Pasture Trail (Ajo Mountain area).
  • Arch Canyon Trail (Ajo Mountain area).
  • Alamo Canyon Trail.
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Did You Know?

Did You Know?
Lesser long-nosed bats are considered an endangered species. Every summer Organ Pipe Cactus NM hosts a "maternal" colony consisting of 20,000 pregnant female bats. They come to feast on the pollen, nectar and fruit of the cactus. They are the primary pollonator of Organ Pipe Cactus.
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Last Updated: June 08, 2011 at 17:14 MST