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Cactus Wren Trail
This flat trail crosses several washes and makes for a nice walk in the desert.
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Cactus Wren Trail Details
From the corner of Sandario and Rudasill roads, follow the Cactus Wren Trail to the Signal Hill Picnic Area, a distance of about 1.5 miles. The fairly flat trail, which begins at the Signal Hill Trailhead (be sure to check out the petroglyphs), is clearly marked with signage and crosses over several washes, making for a nice walk in the desert. For a longer 4.5-mile hike, combine the Cactus Wren Trail with the Manville Loop Trail when they merge. Along the combined trail you'll find a rich ecological environment with mature saguaro cactus as well as ironwood and mesquite trees. Breaks in fauna provide views of Apache Peak, Wasson Peak, Panther Peak, and Safford Peak along the way.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
3 miles
Estimated time
2-4.5 hrs
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Cactus Wren Trail
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1.7 mi away
Signal Hill Petroglyphs
See dozens of petroglyphs dating back hundreds, maybe even thousands, of years.
1.7 mi away
Signal Hill Petroglyphs Trail
See dozens of petroglyphs from this easily traversed trail.
2.8 mi away
Valley View Overlook Trail
The views from the top of this easily navigated trail are spectacular.
2.9 mi away
Sus Picnic Area
Make a stop during your tour of the Bajada Loop Drive and enjoy a picnic in this area built by CCC workers in the 1930s.
3.0 mi away
Hugh Norris Trail
The longest trail in the Tucson Mountain District was named after a former chief of the Tohono O'odham Indian Police.
