Carrillo Trail
Photo: KimonBerlin, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)- 6.4 mi
- round trip
- 624 ft
- climb
- 3,474 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Nov–Apr
- best months
Is Carrillo Trail open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Saguaro National Park. It doesn't name Carrillo Trail, so check the source for the area it covers.
Bajada Loop Drive Closure in West District
Park closure covering Saguaro National Park · NPS · Saguaro National Park
Vehicle Break-Ins
Park alert covering Saguaro National Park · NPS · Saguaro National Park
As of · Source: NPS · Saguaro National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Carrillo Trail is a 6.4-mile out-and-back hike in Saguaro National Park, within the Saguaro Wilderness in Arizona. The National Park Service manages the land, and the nearest town is Tanque Verde, about 3.3 miles away. The trail rises from 2,774 feet to 3,474 feet, a total gain of 624 feet, and is rated moderate. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. A fee is charged for the visit. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show March highs around 74°F and October highs around 86°F, while June and July average about 100°F. Several trails start close by, including Deer Valley Wash Trail and Deer Valley Trail, each about 0.4 miles away, and Loma Verde Trail at about 0.5 miles. Tanque Verde Canyon, a climbing area, is about 3.8 miles off.
Local outfitters
- Patagonia RV Park47 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Nov–Apr
Best time to visit Carrillo Trail
Best months: November–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
65° / 41°
Feb
68° / 43°
Mar
74° / 48°
Apr
82° / 54°
May
91° / 62°
Jun
101° / 72°
Jul
100° / 74°
Aug
98° / 73°
Sep
94° / 69°
Oct
86° / 59°
Nov
75° / 48°
Dec
65° / 41°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Saguaro Np, AZ, 3.2 mi away at 3,080 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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