Saguaro National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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Welcome to Saguaro National Park

Enormous cacti, silhouetted by the setting sun, for most of us the Giant Saguaro is the universal symbol of the American West. And yet, these majestic plants are only found in a small portion of the United States. Saguaro National Park protects these sub-tropical giants, on the edge of the modern City of Tucson.

Saguaro's in the News January 2012...
"Back From the Brink" gets reviews...

The Saguaro Wilderness Area

The Saguaro Wilderness Area was officially designated as wilderness in 1976. This large, roadless backcountry consists of 57,930 acres within the Rincon Mountain District of Saguaro National Park. It is bounded on three sides by the 38,590 acre Rincon Mountain Wilderness Area, which lies within the Coronado National Forest.

Backcountry camping is available by permit. Please download the Wilderness Booklet for more information on backpacking.
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Hiking & Backpacking

Saguaro National Park’s two districts offer more than 165 miles (264 km) of hiking trails. A hike at Saguaro National Park can be a stroll on a short interpretive nature trail or a day-long wilderness trek. Both districts of Saguaro National Park offer a variety of hiking trails.

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Fiesta de Saguaro

Mark your calendars... Saguaro National Park will host its sixth annual Fiesta de Saguaro on March 3rd, 2012. The event will be held at the park's Rincon Mountain Visitor Center, located at 3693 South Old Spanish Trail. The Fiesta celebrates the rich Hispanic history and culture of the park and local area, with a variety of activities, exhibits, lectures, demonstrations and performances. This family-oriented event is free to the public, and includes free entrance to Saguaro National Park's Rincon Mountain District (Saguaro East).

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Look what Saguaro National Park has been up to...

BEYOND:*COMMEMORATE*CELEBRATE*COMMIT
To read more about how Saguaro National Park participated in BEYOND: * Commemorate * Celebrate * Commit event that took place on January 7, 2012, follow the links below. Click here to find out more...
News Release 12/2011

BIOBLITZ 2010 with NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Saguaro National Park was proud to host the 2011 National Park Service / National Geographic BioBlitz! This two-day celebration of biodiversity centered on a 24-hour race to count species. Teams of experts, students and public volunteers explored the park's mountains, valleys, and cactus forests to identify as many species as possible. Click here for more information

		Section 17 Census Saguaro National Park surveys its signature cactus every 10 years. The 2010 Saguaro Census took place between October 2009 and April 2010 with the help of over 250 volunteers. You can take a look back at the 2010 Saguaro Census. more...

Write to

Saguaro National Park
3693 South Old Spanish Trail
Tucson, Arizona 85730

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Phone

Rincon Mountain District Visitor Center
(520) 733-5153

Tucson Mountain District Visitor Center
(520) 733-5158

Fax

(520) 733-5183

Climate

Winters are delightful with mild warm days averaging 65 degrees F. (19 degrees C.) and cool nights averaging 40 degrees F. (5 degrees C.). Summers can be extremely hot with daytime temperatures exceeding 105 degrees F. (41 degrees C.) in the shade, and evening lows averaging 72 degrees F. (22 degrees C.). Always wear a hat and use sunscreen while hiking. Drink plenty of water. At least one gallon of water per person, per day.

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