4.1 mi from the trailheadJuniper Basin
Campground · Arizona
2.8 mi loop · 96 ft gain · 2,873 ft high point · Easy
From Loma Verde Trailhead, a loop with the Loma Verde Trail, the Cholla Trail, and the Cactus Forest Trail
In Saguaro National Park · Arizona · National Park Service
Mesquite Trail is a 2.8-mile loop from Loma Verde Trailhead via Loma Verde, Cholla, and Cactus Forest trails in Saguaro National Park.
96 ft of gain, the approach both ways included.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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