Garwood Loop

Join us for for an Intermediate interesting loop hike of 6.1 miles total in Saguaro Park East. This hike takes us from the Douglas Spring-Garwood-Carillo-Douglas Spring trails.

This hike offers panoramic views of the city and Catalina Mountains to the north, as well as a visit to an interesting curiosity - a large concrete dam at the 1.7 mile mark. This dam is the last remaining structure of the Bar G Ranch, which operated there from 1945-1959.

The total elevation gain is just under 900 feet, but the ascents are gentle, and much of the terrain is hard-packed sand, which makes for easy and quick walking.

Our estimated hiking speed is 2.5 MPH, which might be considered medium-fast, considering relatively moderate ascents. You should be an experienced hiker in good hiking shape if you sign up.

This anticipated speed has us walking for 2 3/4 hours, so I anticipate a total hike of 3 - 3 1/4 hours, including stopping/resting, such as at the dam.

By RSVP-ing "Yes" to this event you are agreeing to hold the event host/organizer not liable for any personal injury, death or property damage that occurs during the event or in transit to or from the event, including, but not limited to, your failure to stay with the leader and group throughout the event.