Organ Pipe Cactus Nat. Monument
This park is the only place you can find organ pipe cactus growing wild in the United States.
Total Miles
58.3
Elevation
799.31 ft
Duration
1 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Fall/Winter/Spring
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Trail Overview
This short drive offers many opportunities to hike along the way. There are some cool camping spots for both RVs and tent campers. You need to pay a small fee to enter the park, and ATVs and UTVs are not allowed.
Difficulty
Easy: Well-maintained dirt road suitable for passenger cars. Steep spots are paved.
History
Franklin D. Roosevelt created Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument on April 13, 1937. It was created as a way to preserve a unique part the Sonoran Desert. In 1977, 95% of the monument was declared wilderness.
