Organ Pipe Cactus Nat. Monument
Total Miles
57.3
Elevation
799.31 ft
Duration
1 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
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.
Photos of Organ Pipe Cactus Nat. Monument
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.
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