Stargazing Along Tucson's New ‘Astro Trail’ in Southern Arizona
"Designated as the world's ninth Urban Night Sky Place, Saguaro National Park offers phenomenal drives and hiking trails for stargazing. Participate in dark sky events like full moon hikes and star parties."
Loved this experience! It was a lovely time of year to visit. The sunset views were amazing on this drive and the small hikes were fun and easy for everyone. Highly recommend. Just keep an eye out for critters and the cacti.
Drw J.
Google
This is fun place to see Saguaro cactus that are very densely populated. The loop road is not paved but it is overall a smooth ride. We did not hike here because we did a few walks at the other Saguaro NP site the same day.
Jared Bender
Google
This is a hidden gem!!! It’s a dirt road but well taken care of. Great spots to take pictures and enjoy nature 🌵🏜️
Kyndall Moore
Google
We did the loop and hiked signal mountain to manville and back on castle wren. I would say moderate to easy hike if you are a hiker. Highly recommend doing the full loop. The Saguaros are amazing! Massive ones along the trail with unique views of the entire park through the trail.
The visitor center was quite packed when we arrived.
Aly Fanta
Google
Great thing to do if is too hot outside because you get to stay in the AC of your car but still get a feel of what Saguaro National Park West (Tucson Mountain District) has to offer! It is a dirt road but is well maintained and I feel almost all, if not all, vehicles can make it. Definitely more Saguaro Cactus on this side versus the East (Rincon Mountain District).
Josiah Grunwald
Google
Great views just for driving through the saguaro national park. Lots of pull offs to take pictures or go hiking on trails.
Steph Couvrette
Google
Easy loop but it is a dirt road. We did fine in our small sedan.
Rodney Muller
Google
Nice drive to see the park. Winds nicely with a number of places to pull off and do a trail hike. We took the Valley View one which was fairly short. Not much parking at that one though. It went out and back to a panoramic view of, you guessed it, the valley! You could see 20- 30 miles I’d guess.