This Scenic Drive Runs Straight Through Arizona’s Saguaro National Park, And It’s A Breathtaking Journey
Saguaro National Park is known for its world-class hiking trails, but it’s also home to one of the best scenic drives in Arizona. The Cactus Forest Loop is a 10-mile route that weaves through the park’s signature Saguaro cacti and towering mountains, making for a truly breathtaking journey.
Experience a whole new side of Saguaro National Park when you embark on the Cactus Forest Loop scenic drive.
Just wait until you see these windshield views. All around you, the majestic Rincon Mountains soar up into the heavens, towering at heights of up to ~8,600 feet.
The best part of driving through a national park is that you're virtually surrounded by hiking trails, including the Cactus Forest Trail and Javelina West Wash Trail.
Have you ever embarked on this scenic drive? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments! Don’t forget to check out our previous article for a nearby waterfall hike that will take your breath away.
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
