Ringtail Trail in Saguaro National Park

Ringtail Trail

Take the Ringtail Trail to connect with many other trails found within the Tucson Mountain District.

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Ringtail Trail Details

It's easy to loop together different trails within the eastern part of the Tucson Mountain District when you utilize the Ringtail Trail, the trailhead for which can be found on Picture Rocks Road about 2.5 miles east of the Cam-Boh Picnic Area. Once on the Ringtail Trail, many loop opportunities present themselves when you connect with the Cam-Boh, Mule Deer, Ironwood Forest, or Picture Rocks Wash trails. Terrain on these trails varies from gently rolling to moderately steep, so decide what type of hike you're yearning for and go for it!

Difficulty

Moderate

Distance

2 miles

Estimated time

1 hour

Region

N/A

Nearby Parks Around Ringtail Trail

Compare nearby parks around Ringtail Trail when deciding whether to expand the route after this stop.

25.2 mi away

Saguaro

National Park · AZ

204.6 mi away

Petrified Forest

National Park · AZ

263.9 mi away

Grand Canyon

National Park · AZ

290.5 mi away

White Sands

National Park · NM

324.5 mi away

Joshua Tree

National Park · CA

352.8 mi away

Zion

National Park · UT

Nearby Points of Interest Around Ringtail Trail

Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond Ringtail Trail while the map context is still fresh.

2.1 mi away

Cam-Boh Trail

This trail is a major connector between the eastern and western halves of the Tucson Mountain District.

2.7 mi away

Sweetwater Trail

This trail provides the only access to Wasson Peak from the eastern side of the Tucson Mountains.

3.5 mi away

Sendero Esperanza Trail

Follow an old mine road at the start of the trail, then climb switchbacks to the top of a ridge.

3.6 mi away

Ez-Kim-In Zin Picnic Area

The most remote of all picnic areas within Saguaro National Park.

5.1 mi away

Cactus Wren Trail

This flat trail crosses several washes and makes for a nice walk in the desert.