Near Mica View - Cactus Forest Mini Loop
Flowering Saguaro along the Shantz trail.
Near Mica View - Cactus Forest Mini Loop
Mica View Picnic Area offers picnic tales and grills to relax after a hike.
Near Mica View - Cactus Forest Mini Loop
Mica View Trail looking north at Catalina Mountains. While the trail is wide and smooth, look out for the jumping cactus.
Near Mica View - Cactus Forest Mini Loop
Variety of cacti along Mica View Trail.
Near Mica View - Cactus Forest Mini Loop
Early morning clouds above Tanque Verde Ridge as seen from Mica View Trail.

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Mica View - Cactus Forest Mini Loop

3.5 (2 Ratings)
Nice loop for folks new to hiking.
1.9
mi
Distance
72
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.95mi
Distance
72ft
Elevation Gain
72ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
2,836ft
High Point
2,761ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Mica View Trail can be accessed from the Broadway Trailhead. Between Broadway Trailhead and Mica View Picnic Area is wide, well-maintained, and typically busy with runners and hikers. The portion of the trail from the Broadway Trailhead to Mica View Picnic Area is suitable for beginners looking for an intro to hiking.Mica View Trail that heads southeast from the Mica View Picnic Area is narrower, but offers view of saguaros and desert vegetation. At the junction with Cactus Forest Trail , make a left to complete a 2-mile loop. Be aware that this is a multi-use trail open to hikers, runners, mountain bikers and horseback riders. This is the only trail within Saguaro NP available to mountain biking. In addition, mountain bikers are only allowed on the trail between Cactus Forest Drive.

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