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Cactus Forest Drive – Javelina Rocks loop from Pink Hill

Cactus Forest Drive – Javelina Rocks loop from Pink Hill

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Cactus Forest Drive – Javelina Rocks loop from Pink Hill

02:38

59.8km

500m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Waypoints

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Parking

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5 m

Mica View Trailhead, Saguaro National Park – Rincon Mountain District

Highlight • Trail

Several easy trails and loops branch off of Mica, including Cactus Forest Trail and Cholla Trail. Enjoy classic views of desert vegetation and stay alert for wildlife.

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3.57 km

Cactus Forest Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The view of the mountains and the city is phenomenal.

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7.48 km

Javelina Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Javelina Rocks is a hidden gem located in Saguaro National Park. The site is along the eight-mile Cactus Forest Drive, between the six and seven-mile markers. Javelina Rocks features unique …

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55.3 km

Rincon Mountains Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

If you want to visit Saguaro National Park East, this is your address to go first. You will get plenty of information and maps and if you like to stay …

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55.6 km

Future Generations Overlook is located along Cactus Forest Drive in Saguaro National Park East. It gives you views of the Rincon Mountains and the cactus forest blanketing them. Snap a photo before continuing your run or hike.

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58.0 km

Cactus Forest Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful spot to view the cacti on the east side of Saguaro National Park. You can learn some interesting facts from the placards as well.

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59.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.0 km

23.6 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

56.3 km

2.08 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

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Friday 8 May

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Cactus Forest Drive – Javelina Rocks loop from Pink Hill

Mica View Trailhead, Saguaro National Park – Rincon Mountain District

Cactus Forest Drive

Javelina Rocks

Rincon Mountains Visitor Center

Future Generations Overlook

Cactus Forest Overlook

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