Last updated: May 14, 2024
Place
Desert Discovery Trail
NPS
Quick Facts
Location:
32.26261907710298, -111.21066651516063
Significance:
Trailhead
Designation:
NPS
Amenities
5 listed
Benches/Seating, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Parking - Auto, Pets Allowed, Wheelchair Accessible
The Desert Discovery Trail is an easy, paved, accessible, 0.5 mile (0.8 km) trail in Saguaro National Park's west district. The trailhead is located along Kinney Road, 1 mile (1.6 km) northwest from the Red Hills Visitor Center.
Interpretive signage along the trail provides an introduction to the ecology and habitats of the Sonoran Desert. There are several shade structures and benches along the way. This trail features any large and impressive saguaros along with impressive views of Avra Valley to the west and the Quinlan Mountains and the Baboquivari Mountains to the southwest.
This is a great introduction to Saguaro National Park and a family-friendly trail that allows pets on leash and is accessible to wheelchairs.
Interpretive signage along the trail provides an introduction to the ecology and habitats of the Sonoran Desert. There are several shade structures and benches along the way. This trail features any large and impressive saguaros along with impressive views of Avra Valley to the west and the Quinlan Mountains and the Baboquivari Mountains to the southwest.
This is a great introduction to Saguaro National Park and a family-friendly trail that allows pets on leash and is accessible to wheelchairs.