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Bottled water no longer for sale in Saguaro National Park
Water bottle filling stations have been installed at both visitor centers and the Rincon Mountain District bike ramada for visitors to refill their reusable water bottles. A variety of BPA-free waterbottles are available inside the visitor centers. More »
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High Desert Temperatures
Desert temps are over 100 degrees with extremely low humidity. Drink water before you hit the trails, and during your hike drink a quart of water per hour and some form of electrolytes to replace minerals your body needs. Wear a hat and sunscreen. More »
Twilight Hike Description - West District
Laura Bolyard Cristate saguaro at dusk Twilight Hike These hikes are 2 to 2 1/2 hours in length. They are scheduled to begin approximately one hour before sunset. The terrain is sandy, with some uneven rock outcroppings. Some of these can be skirted, but some must be climbed. We will return to the parking area in the fading light after sunset, on an alternate trail or along a rocky old mining road. As space is limited, advance registration is required and can be made by calling the visitor center at (520) 733-5158. |
Did You Know?
The saguaro cactus only grows naturally in the Sonoran Desert. There are approximately 1.6 million individual saguaro plants growing within Saguaro National Park.