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Tanque Verde Ridge Trail
This trail provides easy access to the park's backcountry.
Plan Around Tanque Verde Ridge Trail
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Tanque Verde Ridge Trail Details
If you're looking for a tough day-long hike that's easy to get to, Tanque Verde Ridge Trail is for you. Just off of Cactus Forest Drive, the trailhead is found at the Javelina Picnic Area and is open daily from 7 a.m. to sunset (keep in mind that the scenic loop drive is closed and locked nightly, so plan accordingly). You can extend this hike to Juniper Basin for an 18-mile roundtrip.
Difficulty
High
Distance
8.4 miles
Estimated time
7 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Tanque Verde Ridge Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Tanque Verde Ridge Trail
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0.0 mi away
Javelina Rocks
Plan to arrive at Javelina Rocks 30 minutes before sunset.
0.1 mi away
Freeman Homestead Trail
Young visitors will find this trail of particular interest.
1.2 mi away
Rincon Mountain Visitor Center
The entrance to Saguaro National Park's Rincon Mountain District is also where you'll find a park Rincon Mountain Visitor Center.
1.2 mi away
Saguaro National Park
Located west and east of Tucson, Ariz., the two units of Saguaro National Park protect deserts inhabited by 1.6 million saguaro cactuses, the iconic multi-limbed giants of the Southwest.
2.6 mi away
Desert Ecology Trail
The accessible quarter-mile walk is on a paved trail.
