Great stands of giant saguaro cactus dominate this protected Sonoran Desert terrain located in separate park units on either side of Tucson, Arizona.

Giant saguaros are unique to the Sonoran Desert. They sometimes reach a height of 50 feet here, amid a dramatic cactus forest which covers the valley floor and rises onto the slopes of the Rincon and West Tucson mountains.

Animal life is surprisingly abundant and varied in this lowland desert landscape, though it retires during the hottest hours of the day. Woodpeckers, screech and elf owls, and many other birds make a home in cavities in the saguaros. Javelina, mule deer, coyote, roadrunner, and Gambel's quail can be seen along the roads and trails in the lower sections of the park.

Horseback and foot trails run throughout the Sonoran lowlands and up into the cooler, forested zones of the Rincon Mountains.

• Saguaro East - x
• Saguaro West - x

• Enjoy the scenic drives, bird watching, and photography.
• Take your own hike or participate in a ranger-guided walk.