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Loop Trail

Where: Saguaro National Park, AZ

Country: US

Length: 6.4 Miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Crowds: undefined


Nearest Town: Tucson

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Description

For a more detailed description of this trail, see GORP's Tucson Mountains feature.

Directions

Directions to Trailhead from Speedway/Campbell Intersection: Drive north on Campbell Avenue to Fort Lowell Road. Turn left on Fort Lowell Road to Stone Avenue. Turn right on Stone Avenue to Wetmore Road. Turn left on Wetmore Road. Continue on Wetmore to Romero Road. Turn right on Romero. Romero becomes Ruthrauff at the curve, which becomes El Camino del Cerro after passing under Interstate 10. Continue on El Camino del Cerro until it dead-ends at the trailhead. A paved trailhead parking area has room for fifteen cars and two horsetrailers.

Highlights

An enjoyable climb through one of the most varied stands of saguaro in the Tucson Mountains.



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