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Desert Ecology Loop Trail

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 3.6 (5)
  1. Areas
  2. AZ
  3. …Southern Arizona and Tucson
  4. …Saguaro National Park
  5. Rincon Mountain District (East)
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“Enjoy a short, easy, and family-oriented paved trail through the Sonoran Desert. ”

Chris McD
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2,864' 873 m

High

2,853' 870 m

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10' 3 m

Up

12' 4 m

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1%

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2%

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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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  3.6 from 5 votes

#15

in Rincon Mountain District (East)

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in Arizona

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Saguaro National Park, United States
Apr 3, 2020 near Tanque…, AZ
Desert Ecology Trail, Saguaro NP
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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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

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