Near Mica View Trail
Mica View Picnic Area offers picnic tales and grills to relax after a hike.
Near Mica View Trail
Mica View Trail looking north at Catalina Mountains. While the trail is wide and smooth, look out for the jumping cactus.
Near Mica View Trail
Variety of cacti along Mica View Trail.
Near Mica View Trail
Early morning clouds above Tanque Verde Ridge as seen from Mica View Trail.
Near Mica View Trail
Mica View Trail got a makeover :) Hard pack trail without toe snubbers!

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Hike Trail

Mica View Trail

4.0 (2 Ratings)
A wide trail easily accessible from the Broadway Trailhead or Mica View Picnic Area.
1
mi
Distance
68
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family FriendlyViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.97mi
Distance
68ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
2,836ft
High Point
2,768ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Mica View Trail can be accessed from several trails within the network of trails at Saguaro NP. However, most people access this trail from within Saguaro NP by driving to the Mica View Picnic Area (high clearance recommended) or from the Broadway Trailhead. Mica View Trail between Broadway Trailhead and Mica View Picnic Area is wide, well-maintained, and typically busy with hikers. The portion of the trail from the Broadway Trailhead to Mica View Picnic Area is suitable for families with children. Mica View Trail that heads southeast from the Mica View Picnic Area is narrower, but offers view of saguaros and desert vegetation.

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Contributors
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