Take a right on Kinney and follow the signs. Signs on southbound Interstate Highways 19 and 10 also point out the proper park exits. Getting around For those who want a quick look, both sections of the park provide short tours for visitors in vehicles. This stretch also is known as Bajada Loop Drive. Hikers may tramp along more than 160 miles of trails, some wending through the desert floor in cactus country and others gradually scaling the mountains, where cooler climates prevail and pine trees grow.
Long trails can be arduous, but both sides of the park provide short walks too.
The Cactus Garden Trail near the western-side visitor center, for example, is a paved, level walkway allowing a close look at a variety of desert plants. In the eastern portion, placards on the quarter-mile, paved Desert Ecology Trail off Cactus Forest Drive explain the role of water in the desert. Many trails in Saguaro East intersect, so visitors can plot out hikes that suit their time frame and endurance. Horses are permitted on many of the longer trails and may be hired from nearby concessionaires. Bicycles must stay on the paved roadways.