Tanque Verde Ridge Trail
Saguaro National Park, AZ
This strenuous trail in the Rincon Mountain District climbs from desert scrub at 2,900 feet through oak woodland to conifer forest at over 8,000 feet, illustrating sky island ecology. The lower sections offer views across the Tucson basin with foreground saguaros. The upper ridgeline provides panoramic views of multiple mountain ranges.
Photography Guide
- Best Time
- morning
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Shot Types
- landscapewide
- Best Seasons
- springfall
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