Horseback riding is permitted on all trails except the Tanque Verde Ridge Trail, Miller Creek Trail, and the Rincon Peak Trail. Before hiking or horseback riding into the Rincon Mountains, check with a park ranger on trail conditions. Backcountry permits, which can be obtained free of charge at the visitor center, are required for all overnight stays, and camping is allowed only at designated sites. Saguaro West A hike in Saguaro West can be a stroll on a nature trail among majestic Saguaros or or a day-long wilderness trek into the rocky Tucson Mountains. Within a mile of the information center you can find two nature trails.
Longer trails penetrate the wild country of the Tucson Mountains and their foothills.
Because these trails intersect one another, you can make your hike as long or as short as desired. Horseback riding is permitted on all trails. Camping is not permitted. This walk begins directly in front of the parking lot at the Red Hills Visitor Center. Interpretive signs will acquaint you with the most common native vegetation in the Tucson Mountain District.