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  1. www.nps.gov › sagu › indexSaguaro National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

    Sep 12, 2024 · The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, to the east and west of the modern city of Tucson.

  2. www.nps.gov › sagu › planyourvisitPlan Your Visit - Saguaro National Park (U.S. National Park...

    Feb 10, 2024 · Saguaro National Park is uniquely situated around the 500 square miles that make up Tucson, AZ, which is at the heart of the Sonoran desert. Sitting at just under 2,400 feet above sea level, Tucson is 60 miles north of the U.S. Mexican border and about 100 miles south of the state capital, Phoenix.

  3. www.nps.gov › sagu › learnThe Saguaro Cactus - U.S. National Park Service

    Apr 11, 2024 · Saguaros are a very slow growing cactus. In Saguaro National Park, studies indicate that a saguaro grows only a few inches in the first ten years of its life. These tiny, young saguaros are very hard to find since they grow under a “nurse tree,” such as a palo verde, ironwood or mesquite tree.

  4. www.nps.gov › sagu › planyourvisitVisitor Center Information - Saguaro National Park (U.S. National...

    Sep 11, 2024 · In late April, the iconic Saguaro begins to bloom. Come June, the fruits are beginning to ripen. Around July, the lush Sonoran desert starts its Monsoon season, so watch out for those flash floods! There are many activities to partake in at Saguaro National Park no matter what season it is.

  5. home.nps.gov › sagu › learnNature - Saguaro National Park (U.S. National Park Service) - NPS

    Jun 17, 2024 · The Tucson Mountain District of Saguaro National Park ranges from an elevation of 2,180 ft to 4,687 ft and contains 2 biotic communities, desert scrub, and desert grassland. Average annual precipitation is approximately 10.27 inches.

  6. www.nps.gov › sagu › planyourvisitBasic Information - Saguaro National Park (U.S. National Park...

    Jun 2, 2023 · Rules and regulations for Saguaro National park including topics from general hiking, to drone usage and wedding permits.

  7. home.nps.gov › sagu › learnGeology - Saguaro National Park (U.S. National Park Service) -...

    Mar 20, 2024 · The tumbled and jumbled rocks of the volcanic caldera are best viewed in cliffs rising above Tucson Mountain Park and up-close at Gates Pass overlook south of Saguaro National Park. Learn more about the geology of the Tucson Mountains

  8. www.nps.gov › sagu › planyourvisitMaps - Saguaro National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

    Mar 15, 2023 · Our New Hiking Brochures are Here! Below are images of the new RMD (East) and TMD (West) hiking brochures. They have new recommendations and offer a more mobile-friendly view of the trails. Enjoy your hiking! Front Page of TMD-Saguaro West Hiking Map. NPS Photo.

  9. www.nps.gov › places › saguaro-national-park-westSaguaro National Park West (U.S. National Park Service)

    Apr 10, 2024 · The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, to the east and west of the modern city of Tucson.

  10. www.nps.gov › sagu › planyourvisitThings to Do - Saguaro National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

    Dec 1, 2023 · There is so much to take in while visiting this beautiful park. Saguaro National Park is home to one of the world's most majestic plants - the saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea). This Sonoran Desert native is a large, tree-sized cactus with a relatively long lifespan of up to 250 years.