Arizona · Hiking

Saguaro

2.1 mi
round trip
271 ft
climb
1,628 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Nov–Apr
best months

Is Saguaro open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Tonto National Forest. It doesn't name Saguaro, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • Rattlesnake Cove Developed Recreation Site - Post Flood Recovery and Public Safety Closure

    Agency closure covering Tonto National Forest · Order 3-12-01-26-36 · USFS · Tonto National Forest

  • Temporary Public Health and Safety Closure Granite Reef Recreation Site Area Closure

    Agency alert covering Mesa Ranger District · Order 03-12-03-26-33 · USFS · Mesa Ranger District

  • Canyon Lake Drawdown Public Safety Closure

    Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · Order 03-12-00-26-22 · USFS · Tonto National Forest

  • No Fire Restrictions

    Agency alert covering Tonto National Forest · USFS · Tonto National Forest

  • Lower Salt River Seasonal Bald Eagle Closures

    Agency alert covering Mesa Ranger District · Order 03-12-03-24-65 · USFS · Mesa Ranger District

As of · Source: USFS · Tonto National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Saguaro is an easy hike of about 2 miles in the Mesa Ranger District of Tonto National Forest in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back with a total elevation gain of about 270 feet, rising from roughly 1,360 feet to about 1,628 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Fountain Hills weather station show March highs around 74°F and November highs around 74°F, while June and July average in the low to mid 100s. The trail is natural-surface and bikes are allowed, so it works for hikers and mountain bikers alike. The Granite Trail and Saguaro Trail sit within a quarter mile, and the Mo Ridge Trail is about 0.3 miles away. For an overnight stay, Larry Forbis campground is about 6.7 miles off.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.