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.

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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.

Technical Rating

Jason Kuehnl

Apr 16, 2024

Open

Super easy trail and it’s a fun little excursion if you’re staying in the park campgrounds. Good views of saguaros and the border.

Rory Rejda

Mar 21, 2023

Open