Name: Desert Ecology Loop Trail
Rating: 3.7

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Family Friendly This short paved trail with informational signs makes a great stop for the whole family.

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This short paved trail was designed for family members of all ages. Along the way are several informational signs describing life in the desert. In addition, there are several benches for those who want to take in the scenery or take a break.

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Land Manager: NPS - Saguaro National Park

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3.7 from 6 votes

#14

in Rincon Mountain District (East)

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3.7 from 6 votes

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#14

in Rincon Mountain Distri…

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in Arizona

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Apr 3, 2020 near Tanque…, AZ

Oct 28, 2017 near Tanque…, AZ

A short paved trail through the Sonoran Desert.

Oct 9, 2016 near Tanque…, AZ

Desert Ecology Trail provides a short, but educational tour through the desert.

Oct 9, 2016 near Tanque…, AZ

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Nov 22, 2024

Adrien Cadet

May 29, 2023

Dena Welch

May 29, 2022

alex carlton

Nice little trail with signs to learn about the desert — 3h 30m

Nov 28, 2021

Hugh Jass

Nov 22, 2021

A Catalano

Jul 13, 2021

Tiff C

Nov 12, 2020

Nicky Wholey

Oct 8, 2020

Tom Herr

Short loop on asphalt with signs sharing desert ecological information. 0.3mi

Oct 1, 2020

Caroline Ulczycki

Jun 25, 2020

Jodi K

So pretty with sunset light — 7h 00m

Jan 18, 2020

Meggie Tran

Dec 22, 2019

Nikki Ford

Nov 28, 2019

Emily Wood

Jun 1, 2019

Josh Sears

May 7, 2019

BeckyAurora Thompson

Mar 2, 2019

Kevin Bailey

Easy paved trail with lots of interpretive signs along the way.

Mar 22, 2018

Julian Sanchez

Great nature path!

Nov 25, 2017

Mel RL

0.3mi

Aug 10, 2017

Cate Brennan

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Desert Ecology Loop Trail

“Enjoy a short, easy, and family-oriented paved trail through the Sonoran Desert. ”

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