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Garwood Loop Trail - Rincon Mountain District

The far-west side of Saguaro's Rincon Mountain District is referred to as "The Cactus Forest", primarily for its high concentration of saguaros and remarkable floral diversity. The Garwood Loop, one of many loop trails available in this district, showcases this brilliant section of Saguaro National Park.

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«The trail immediately enters a diverse and colorful Sonoran Desert landscape.»
The trail immediately enters a diverse and colorful Sonoran Desert landscape.
The trail immediately enters a diverse and colorful Sonoran Desert landscape.While well-marked and maintained, it's easy to wander off-trail in this stunning but indistinguishable landscape.This trail showcases countless species of cacti and other desert plants.A pair of massive Saguaro cacti.A perspective on how big Saguaros can grow.Barrel Cacti are abundant throughout the Cactus Forest's trail network. A large Antelope Jackrabbit in the brush. Males can exceed 13 pounds in weight.Antelope Jackrabbit's ears can be 8" long, and they can run 35 mph.A healthy Yucca plant.Prickly Pear Cactus are abundant throughout most elevation ranges in the Park.