GARWOOD-THREE TANK LOOP
GARWOOD-THREE TANK LOOP Saguaro National Park East, Tucson Garwood Trail There�s more to Saguaro National Park than the eponymous cacti. This is especially true in the park�s east side where relics of human history blend with an array of plant and animal specimens wedged between the craggy peaks of the Rincon Mountains and see-forever valley vistas of suburban Tucson. The area�s keynote curiosities date to a cattle grazing era that ended in the 1970s. Remnants of ranch operations can still be seen along the two dozen trails that weave through foothills, washes and open desert. View of Santa Catalina Mountains from Carrillo Trail The interconnected trail system is setup with multiple access points and signed junctions with mileages. When paired with a downloadable map from the park�s website, hikers can easily create treks that range from short and easy to long and difficult. One recommended loop option that uses four trails is packed with points of interest and a sweaty climb into the ...