NATURE TRAIL--Along this 300-yard trail you will find most of the
important plants native to the Cactus Forest. Each plant is labelled
with both common and scientific names, together with much additional
information.
[Illustration: _THE DESERT AND THE MOUNTAINS_
The Tanque Verde (green tank) _and Rincon (inside corner) Mountains
are an important part of Saguaro National Monument. This is
presently the "back country" of the monument. The mountainous
section has a wide variety of interests in the field of biology. The
range of climates and life zones combine to make one of the most
interesting stories to be found in any of your national parks or
monuments._]
SAGUARO NATIONAL MONUMENT
ACREAGE--63,000
ELEVATION--2,600 to 8,590 ft.
N.W. CORNER
EL. 2,600 FT.
RINCON CREEK
PANTANO WASH
AGUA VERDE CREEK
CACTUS FOREST LOOP DRIVE
OBSERVATION HILL
OLD SPANISH TRAIL
VISITOR USE BLDG
PARK HEADQUARTERS
LUNCH AREA
DESERT TO MOUNTAIN HWY.
JUNIPER BASIN
EL. 3,000 FT.
MICA MTN.
EL. 8,590 FT.
FOREST USE AREA
RINCON PEAK
EL. 8,465 FT.
[Illustration: George Olin Photo
_Redtail Hawk_
_This large Buteo is a common resident of the Monument. It
frequently nests among the arms of the Saguaro. Since its food
consists mainly of small rodents it is one of the most beneficial of
our birds._]