Both sections conserve fine tracts of the Sonoran Desert, including ranges of significant hills, the Tucson Mountains in the west and the Rincon Mountains in the east.
The park gets its name from the saguaro cactus which is native to the region. Many other kinds of cactus, including barrel cactus, cholla cactus, and prickly pear, are also abundant in the park. One endangered species of animals lives in the park part of the year during its migration the Lesser Long-nosed Bat and one threatened species the Mexican Spotted Owl.
The park gets its name from the saguaro cactus which is native to the region. Many other kinds of cactus, including barrel cactus, cholla cactus, and prickly pear, are also abundant in the park. One endangered species of animals lives in the park part of the year during its migration the Lesser Long-nosed Bat and one threatened species the Mexican Spotted Owl.
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There are actually two sections of this park that was established as Saguaro National Monument on March 1, 1933 and changed to a national park on October 14, 1994.
Total area in 2002 was 143 square miles (91,327 acres) of which 111 square miles is designated wilderness. There is a visitor center in each section. Both are easily reached by car from Tucson.
Facilities in the park include 150 miles of well marked and maintained hiking trails, and shorter walking trails with interpretative information available. Hiking is not advisable during the hot summer months.
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