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Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Hiking
 
If the trail seems steep, the view is worth it.  Photo of a hiker on Bull Pasture Trail.
Dick Craig, NPS Volunteer
If the trail seems steep, the view is worth it.
 

Hiking: There are miles and miles of trails laced around Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Some are easy, others are strenuous, most of them fall somewhere in between. Some of the best hiking is off the beaten trails and out in the canyons with a map and compass to guide you.  Feel free to ask at the Kris Eggle Visitor for staff favorites and route information.

Hiking trails that are open and easily accessible:

  • Visitor Center Nature Trail
  • Palo Verde Trail (pet friendly).
  • Desert View Trail.
  • Campground perimeter trail (pet friendly).
  • Victoria Mine Trail, please stay on the trail.
  • Estes Canyon Trail (Ajo Mountain area).
  • Bull Pasture Trail (Ajo Mountain area).
  • Arch Canyon Trail (Ajo Mountain area).
  • Alamo Canyon Trail.
Birding at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Meet the real snowbirds...
and a few year round residents when you go birding
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Planning your Accessible Visit
takes a little bit of research. Read this section to get an idea of what is available.
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Ranger Programs
are offered daily January - March. Ask at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center for more info
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A view of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument  

Did You Know?
Ninety-five percent of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is designated wilderness. Anyone can experience this irreplaceable resource, for in Organ Pipe Cactus NM the wilderness is to be found just a few yards off any road.

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Last Updated: October 22, 2007 at 13:26 EST