Arizona Trail — Rincon Mountains Section

A climb from Sonoran Desert saguaro forest to sky-island ponderosa pine forest in Saguaro NP.

Route overview

Region
Arizona, United States
Distance
22 miles
Elevation gain
5,400 feet
Difficulty
Expert
Recommended duration
2 days
Route type
Point-to-Point

No permit requirement is currently listed; confirm current rules before departure.

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