TUCSON MOUNTAINS
BOWEN HOUSE
SWEETWATER SADDLE
SWEETWATER SADDLE
Location: Tucson Mountain Park
Intensity: EASY
Duration: 1+ HOURS
Distance: 2.5 miles (4km)
Elevation gain: 134ft (41m)
COST: $200pp
The Camino De Oeste Trail allows visitors to discover the beautiful desert scenery of Tucson Mountain Park, home to one of the best saguaro forests in the world. This relatively easy trail is a great option if you're short on time. The trail itself is rocky in parts, with a few short climbs over rocky steps. The second half is a little more exciting, featuring expansive mountain views.
SWEETWATER SADDLE
SWEETWATER SADDLE
SWEETWATER SADDLE
Location: Saguaro National Park West
Intensity: MODERATE
Duration: 2.5 HOURS
Distance: 4.7 miles (7.5km)
Elevation gain: 1,312ft (400m)
COST: $200pp
One of the most popular hiking trails Saguaro National Park, this route is one of the few ways to reach the stunning Wasson Peak. Offering stretches of cactus-lined paths. The trail covers a variety of terrain and elevation, ensuring that you will be thoroughly entertained throughout your hike. This is a fantastic trail to witness the saguaros in bloom.
WASSON PEAK
SWEETWATER SADDLE
WASSON PEAK
Location: Saguaro National Park West
Intensity: CHALLENGING
Duration: 5.5 HOURS
Distance: 8 miles (13km)
Elevation gain: 1,856ft (566m)
COST: $360pp
At 4,688 feet and one of the best summit hikes near Tucson, Wasson Peak is the highest point in Saguaro National Park west. A challenging but rewarding trail, Wasson Peak winds through towering saguaro cacti, colorful desert wildflowers, and rugged mountain scenery before reaching panoramic views of the Sonoran Desert and the Tucson valley.
Guided Hiking in Tucson AZ with ESC Outside
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ESC Outside guided day hikes make excellent day trips for visitors staying in the Tucson area. Our Sabino Canyon hikes are a popular, half-day of hiking with access to multiple trails. Whether this is your very first-time or you’re an experienced hiker, have an entire day or just a few hours, we have a variety of hiking trails and adventures waiting for you.