Near Wildhorse to Douglas Springs Loop
My impression of a giant saguaro.
Near Wildhorse to Douglas Springs Loop
A trail through the lowland desert beneath the Rincon Mountains.
Near Wildhorse to Douglas Springs Loop
The beautiful and super easy part of the trail
Near Wildhorse to Douglas Springs Loop
Typical trail in this area of Saguaro National Park
Near Wildhorse to Douglas Springs Loop
Engelmann prickly pear (Opuntia engelmanni) creates a desert "understory".

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Wildhorse to Douglas Springs Loop

3.1 (7 Ratings)
A rolling, smooth singletrack loop with minor elevation gain and many loop options.
3
mi
Distance
177
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family FriendlyViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3mi
Distance
177ft
Elevation Gain
177ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
2,866ft
High Point
2,706ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Park at the !Douglas Springs Trailhead and hike 100 yards west back to the horse trailer parking area. Starting at the horse trailer parking, head west at the first intersection for a short distance on the Shantz Trail which starts almost immediately after entering the park boundary. Once on the Shantz Trail, you'll pass the a junction with the Bajada Wash on your left, but keep going until you come to the Kennedy Trail. Take a left on the Kennedy Trail, and head in a general southern direction. After a couple intersections, continue straight on the Squeeze Pen Trail for a short distance before taking a left on the Bajada Vista Trail.The Bajada Vista Trail is a short route offering views of the Sonoran Desert. You'll continue to climb gradually until you come to an intersection with the Wildhorse Trail and the Garwood Trail. Continue on the Garwood Trail.From this point, it is pretty much a gradual downhill until you hit the Douglas Springs Trail. Take a left and then it's just a short distance to the parking lot.

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