| Saguaro National Park | |
Getting to the Park:
Saguaro National Park consists
of two districts: Saguaro West (Tucson Mountain District) and the much larger
Saguaro East (Rincon Mountain District). The two areas, separated by the city of
Tucson, are about 30 miles apart.
By Car: The Rincon Mountain District may be reached from the City of Tucson by traveling east on Broadway or Speedway to Freeman Road; Take Freeman Road south (right) to Old Spanish Trail (4 miles from Speedway, 3 miles from Broadway). Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail heading south. Look for signs to the Park entrance. The Park entrance is approximately .25 miles from Freeman Road.
The Tucson Mountain District may be reached from Tucson by traveling west on Speedway Boulevard. At the junction with Camino de Oeste, Speedway Boulevard will change names to Gates Pass Road. From this junction, continue to drive west on Gates Pass Road until you reach the "T" intersection with Kinney Road (4 miles). Turn right on Kinney Road and drive three miles north to the Park entrance. The entrance is on the right side of Kinney Road.
By Plane: Major airlines serve Tucson, Arizona.
Public
Transportation - Amtrak and major bus lines serve Tucson, Arizona.
Most visitors to Saguaro National Park use private vehicles to get
around. Public transportation is not available within the park, but
all roads are open to bicycle use.
