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Cactus Forest Drive – Javelina Rocks loop from Tanque Verde

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Cactus Forest Drive – Javelina Rocks loop from Tanque Verde

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Cactus Forest Drive – Javelina Rocks loop from Tanque Verde

02:44

45.2km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: March 17, 2026

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Saguaro National Park - Rincon Mountain District

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16.2 km

Future Generations Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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18.7 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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20.5 km

Cactus Forest, Saguaro National Park

Highlight • Forest

22.0 km

Cactus Forest Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The view of the mountains and the city is phenomenal.

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25.9 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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29.2 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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45.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.7 km

9.14 km

5.90 km

238 m

127 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.2 km

5.83 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (980 m)

Lowest point (790 m)

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Cactus Forest Drive – Javelina Rocks loop from Tanque Verde

Future Generations Overlook

Cactus Forest Overlook

Cactus Forest, Saguaro National Park

Cactus Forest Drive

Javelina Rocks

Rincon Mountains Visitor Center

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