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SaguaroU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceSaguaro National ParkThe Saguaro Wilderness AreaPlant communities within the SaguaroWilderness Area vary from hot and drydesert scrub to cool and moist pine forest. Six different biotic communities arerepresented here including: desert scrub,desert grassland, oak woodland, pineoak woodland, pine forest and mixedconifer forest. This biologically diversearea supports a tremendous variety ofplant and animal species. Please help usprotect this wild and wonderful place;leave all natural and cultural objects asyou find them.The Saguaro Wilderness Area was officially designated as wilderness in 1976.This large, roadless backcountry consistsof 57,930 acres within the Rincon Mountain District of Saguaro National Park. Itis bounded on three sides by the 38,590acre Rincon Mountain Wilderness Area,which lies within the Coronado NationalForest. Although these wilderness areasare adjacent to one another, management philosophies differ. This brochurewas developed to provide users with theguidelines and regulations that governthe Saguaro Wilderness Area within Saguaro National Park.The Saguaro Wilderness AreaFor information regarding the RinconMountain Wilderness Area, locatedwithin the Coronado National Forest, call(520) 670-4552.ElevationMixed Conifer ForestPine ForestPine-oak WoodlandOak Woodland9,000 feet8,000 feet7,000 feet6,000 feetDesert Grassland5,000 feetDesert ScrubManning Cabin4,000 feet3,000 feet

CampingWaterLeave No TraceTopographic MapsCamping is allowed at 6 designatedcampgrounds within the Saguaro Wilderness Area. These campgrounds arelocated throughout the wilderness areaand a permit is required for all overnightstays. The fee for this permit is 8.00 percampsite, per night. Refunds for cancelled camping permits are not given forany reason. However, you may reschedule your trip within two months. SeniorPass and Access Pass holders receive a50% discount on camping fees. Pleaseinclude your pass number on the permitapplication when mailing or faxing in requests. The maximum number of peopleallowed per campsite is 6. The maximumsize of any one group is 18 persons.Without question, water will be yourmost important concern while visitingthe Saguaro Wilderness Area. Surfacewater is generally scarce during most ofthe year. At times, it is non-existent. Startyour trip with plenty of potable water,know where water sources are locatedand plan your trip according to wateravailability.The ethics and techniques of “Leave NoTrace” camping were developed by theNational Outdoor Leadership School toassist outdoor users in minimizing theirimpacts on wild places. When camping inthe Saguaro Wilderness Area, we ask thatyou adopt these ethics and techniques tohelp us protect and preserve this Sonoran Desert treasure.All persons using the Saguaro WildernessArea should have the necessary orienteering and map reading skills to safelyget around.For current water reports, inquire at thevisitor center - (520) 733-5153. It is recommended that you treat/filter all waterused for human consumption.Principles of Leave No TraceDouglas Spring, Grass Shack, Juniper Basin, Happy Valley Saddle and Spud RockSpring Campgrounds each have a totalof 3 campsites. Manning Camp Campground has 6 campsites.CampgroundElevationManning CampSpud Rock SpringHappy Valley SaddleJuniper BasinGrass ShackDouglas Spring8,000 feet7,400 feet6,200 feet6,000 feet5,300 feet4,800 feetAll campgrounds within the SaguaroWilderness Area are situated next to intermittent streams or springs. During dryseasons, water may not be available.The water source at Manning Camp isa spring surrounded by chain link fencing. Please do not enter the fenced area.Water may be obtained a short distancedown stream.If your itinerary calls for you to exit onthe same trail you entered on, you mightconsider caching potable water alongthe trail. This will assure you a sourceof drinking water on your way out. Werecommend sealed water containers withyour name and the date written on them. Plan ahead and prepare.Camp and travel on durable surfaces.Pack it in, pack it out.Properly dispose of what you can’t pack out.Leave what you find.Minimize use and impact of fires.Protect and conserve water resources.For additional information, a series ofbooklets are available from NOLS.Saguaro National Park recommends“Desert & Canyon Country” &“Backcountry Horse Use”.For more information, contact:National Outdoor Leadership School284 Lincoln StreetLander, Wyoming 82520-24481-307-332-53001-800-710-6657email: lnt@nols.eduWebsite: www.nols.eduWe suggest that you carry National Geographic’s “Trails Illustrated Map”, whichcovers the entire park in one waterproof,tear-resistant map. This map is availableat the visitor center.Also available are three U.S.G.S. topographic maps, which encompass themajority of Saguaro National Park. Theyare: Tanque Verde Peak, Mica Mountainand Rincon Peak, Ariz. These maps areavailable at the visitor center.To aid in planning your wilderness experience, the National Geographic Trails Illustrated map may be purchased by mailor phone prior to your arrival. Contactthe Western National Parks Associationbookstore at the address/phone below.WNPA Bookstore3693 South Old Spanish TrailTucson, Arizona 85730(520) 733-51552

TrailheadsFive trailheads lead into the SaguaroWilderness Area. To help you plan yourtrip, we have separated these trailheadsby the level of difficulty it takes to reacha particular trailhead.Access to the Saguaro Wilderness Areaiavailable from the south boundary ofthe park, at Camino Loma Alta Trailhead.There is NO public access to Madrona,which is permanently closed and is notstaffed at any time.Easy AccessModerate AccessDifficult AccessThe trailheads that offer the easiest, pavedroad access are as follows.The Miller Creek and Turkey Creek Trailheads are generally accessible by lighttruck or car. However, during or afterheavy rainfall, access to these trailheadscan be restricted or impassable. To reacheither of these trailheads, get off Interstate 10 at exit #297 and head north. Theroad is paved for the first two miles andgraded gravel for the remainder of itslength. When you enter the CoronadoNational Forest, the road is named USFSRoute #35. The turnoff to the Miller CreekTrailhead is 16 miles north of I-10.The Italian Spring Trailhead is the mostdifficult trailhead to access. To reach thistrailhead, drive east on Tanque VerdeRoad. At the intersection with WentworthRoad, Tanque Verde Road will changenames to Redington Road. At the boundary of the Coronado National Forest, thesurface of Redington Road will changefrom pavement to gravel. While thegravel portion of Redington Road doesnot require 4-wheel-drive, high clearanceis recommended as it is not regularlymaintained and is usually in poor condition.The Tanque Verde Ridge Trailhead is located off the park’s scenic loop drive, withinthe Javelina Picnic Area. Vehicle access tothe Tanque Verde Ridge Trailhead is available from 7:00 a.m. to sunset daily. The scenic loop drive is closed and locked nightly.The Douglas Spring Trailhead is locatedAccess to the Saguaro Wilderness Areaat the east end of Speedway Boulevardvia the Miller Creek, Turkey Creek andand is accessible 24 hours per day. DueItalian Spring Trailheads is throughto this easy access, vehicle break-ins haveUnited States Forest Service (USFS) lands. occurred at this trailhead. Do not leaveFor information about the Coronadovaluables inside your vehicle - visible orNational Forest, call (520) 670-4552.otherwise. Many wilderness users chooseto have a friend drop them off and pickthem up rather than leaving a vehicle atthis trailhead.Trailhead ElevationDouglas SpringTanque Verde RidgeMiller CreekTurkey CreekItalian Spring2,750 feet3,100 feet4,200 feet4,250 feet4,800 feetThe Turkey Creek Trailhead turnoff is onehalf mile beyond the Miller Creek turnoff.Look for USFS Route #4408 and turn left.Vehicles without high clearance and4-wheel-drive will not be able to negotiate the last 1.6 miles of road leading tothe Turkey Creek Trailhead.Both the Miller Creek and Turkey CreekTrailheads are located on USFS lands;you must hike an additional 1.5 mileson either trail to reach the boundary ofSaguaro National Park.The Loma Alta trailhead is at the northend of Camino Loma Alta, north of OldSpanish Trail. Horse parking is at pavement end; hikers may proceed one halfmile further on a dirt road,From the beginning of the gravel, travel9.6 miles to USFS Route #37 and turnright. Vehicles with 4-wheel-drive andhigh clearance may drive an additional2.6 miles to the Italian Spring Trailhead.This trailhead is located on USFS lands;you must hike an additional 5.1 miles toreach the boundary of Saguaro NationalPark.3

Wilderness Regulations Off trail travel is only permissable above4,500 feet in elevation.Campfires are prohibited at the DouglasSpring and Grass Shack Campgrounds. Gasstoves are encouraged at all campgrounds.Where campfires are allowed, make sureyour fire is completely extinguished beforedeparting.Only dead and downed wood may becollected and burned.Mechanized (bikes) or motorized vehicles areprohibited in the wilderness area.Pets are prohibited on all trails withinSaguaro National Park.Outhouses are provided at all six designatedcampgrounds. Elsewhere, bury human wasteat least 150 feet from trails, meadows andwater sources.Do not put trash in the outhouses.The use of firerearms and other weapons isprohibited in Saguaro National Park.Digging trenches around tents ormodifying camp areas is prohibited.Camping is allowed in designatedcampgrounds only. Do not deviatefrom your itinerary.Pack out everything you pack in.Camping permits must be visible whilehiking in/out of the wilderness area. Atall other times, leave permit on your tent.Persons under 16 years of age must beaccompanied by an adult.Permits may be issued up to two months inadvance, but no later than 12:00 noon the dayof departure.The total length of stay may not exceed 10days, with no more than 5 consecutive daysat any one campground.Maximum group size is 18 persons.Camping permit applications received bymail or fax must be fully complete to havethe camping permit mailed back to you.Livestock Regulations At Saguaro National Park, livestockis defined as mules, donkeys andhorses only. All other animals,including pets and other livestock,are prohibited.Livestock are prohibited on theTanque Verde Ridge and MillerCreek Trails and the last half mile ofthe Rincon Peak Trail.The maximum number of livestockallowed overnight at the DouglasSpring, Grass Shack, Spud RockSpring and Happy Valley SaddleCampgrounds is 5 head.Free-trailing, loose herding or tyinglivestock to trees is prohibited.Grazing livestock is prohibitedwithin the park. You must provideyour own feed. Weed-free pelletsare recommended.Livestock droppings must be re-moved and scattered away fromcampgrounds.Know Before You Go Carry at least one gallon of waterper person, per day. Additionalwater is recommended during thesummer as temperatures can beextremely high, especially in thelower elevations of the park.Treat all water collected for humanconsumption. Water is generallyscarce throughout the year.Be careful with campfires. Checkwith the visitor center regardingfire restrictions prior to your trip.Be cautious around all wildlife.Know what to do if you encounterAfricanized bees, black bears andmountain lions.Do not leave valuables in vehicles.Pace yourself according to yourown physical condition.Wear appropriate clothing andfootwear.Respect the weather in all seasons.Do not cross flooded streams. Waituntil the flow subsides.Use biodegradable soap and washaway from water sources.Cellular phones work in manyparts of the Saguaro WildernessArea, but not in all. High pointswith a view of Tucson work best.WeatherThe temperatures below are monthlyaverages for Manning Camp, which islocated at an elevation of 8,000 feet, andthe visitor center, which is located at anelevation of 3,080 feet.ManningCampHigh LowJanuary4425February4624March4825April 5227May 6538June 7748July 7653August7653September erHigh 9Winter Rainy Season:The typical winter rainy season occursfrom December through February. Rainfall is generally light and gentle, but mayfall for extended periods. Expect snow athigher elevations.Summer Rainy Season:The typical summer rainy season occursfrom July through September. Rainfallcan be intense and heavy. Lightning andflash flooding are common - extra caution is advised.4

Bear-Proof ContainersBlack BearsAfricanized Honey BeesMountain LionsThe Rincon Mountains are home to asmall population of black bears. To prevent these bears from associating foodwith humans, bear-proof storage containers are provided at all six designatedcampgrounds.If approached by a black bear:If attacked by bees:If approached by a mountain lion:Make Yourself Look LargeRaise your shirt or jacket above your headto give the impression of size.Get Away QuicklyRun from attacking bees and seek shelterin an enclosed space such as a vehicle orbuilding. If cover is not available, continue running until the bees stop chasingyou. In some cases this distance may beas much as one-half mile.Make Yourself Look LargeRaise your shirt or jacket above your headto give the impression of size.Cover Your HeadAfricanized honey bees target the eyes,ears, nose and mouth when attacking.Use your shirt or jacket to cover yourhead while running away. Keep the holeyou are looking out of as small as possible, without impairing your vision.Back Away SlowlyDo not turn your back on the animal.Back away slowly, and do not run. If youturn and run, instinct may trigger theanimal to chase after you and attack.Store all scented items, including food,garbage or toiletries, inside these bearproof containers. Improperly stored itemsmay lead to proper

Manning Cabin. Camping is allowed at 6 designated campgrounds within the Saguaro Wil-derness Area. These campgrounds are located throughout the wilderness area and a permit is required for all overnight stays. The fee for this permit is 8.00 per campsite, per night. Refunds for can-

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