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Laura enjoying a quick breather at the end of Red Tail Ridge Trail.

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Red Tail Ridge Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
A trail in the heart of Saguaro country.
1.3
mi
Distance
94
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.3mi
Distance
94ft
Elevation Gain
14ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
2,630ft
High Point
2,524ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This route is a fairly standard singletrack trail for the Sonoran desert. There are plenty of rocks on the trail so watch your feet and try not to get distracted with the sea of Saguaro cactus all around. The trail is a gentle climb as you leave the Oxbow / Night Hawk Trail / Red Tail Ridge junction to the junction with Ocotillo Hill Trail and Homestead Trail. There are no water sources in the park, so you'll want to make sure to bring your own.

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Contributors
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