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Cactus Forest Trail – Squeeze Pen loop from Pink Hill

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Cactus Forest Trail – Squeeze Pen loop from Pink Hill

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Cactus Forest Trail – Squeeze Pen loop from Pink Hill

01:27

12.0km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Saguaro Wilderness

Saguaro National Park - Rincon Mountain District

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Parking

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406 m

Cactus Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Cactus Forest Trail in Saguaro National Park offers views of desert flora such as saguaro cactus, prickly pear, agave, and yucca. This trail connects to a variety of other hiking and cycling trails, including Cholla Trail and Squeeze Pen.

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833 m

Views of Sonoran Desert Vegetation and Wildlife

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Sonoran Desert encompasses parts of Mexico and the Southwestern U.S., including Southern Arizona. Enjoy views of Saguaro and Barrel cacti, Yucca, Cholla, Marigold, Ocotillo, and Brittlebrush. Keep an eye …

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4.83 km

Squeeze Pen

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trail here is a nontechnical packed singletrack that winds through a variety of desert flora. The trail is mostly flat but dips into a few seasonal washes along the way.

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12.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

175 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

175 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (870 m)

Lowest point (820 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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