Sonoran Desert National Monument - Tucson, AZ
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Sonoran Desert National Monument
GPS Coordinates: N 33° 00.103 W 112° 25.272
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Hiking is allowed
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The Sonoran Desert National Monument contains magnificent examples of untrammeled Sonoran Desert landscape.This National Monument is the most biologically diverse of the North American deserts, and the monument captures a significant portion of that diversity. The most striking aspect of the plant community within the monument is the extensive saguaro cactus forest.
The monument contains three distinct mountain ranges, the Maricopa, Sand Tank and Table Top Mountains, as well as the Booth and White Hills, all separated by wide valleys. The monument also contains three congressionally designated wilderness areas and many significant archaeological and historic sites, and remnants of several important historic trails.


Facilities: There are no facilities available at Sonoran Desert National Monument.

Best Time To Visit: Sonoran Desert National Monument is open all year.

Fees: Unknown

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: Visits to the area require special planning. Potential hazards exist, including rugged and unmarked roads, poisonous reptiles and insects, extreme heat and flash floods. Visitors should bring plenty of water and gasoline, and stay on main roads. Four-wheel drive is recommended.

Directions: To reach Sonoran Desert National Monument from Tucson: Start out going northwest on I-10, turn left on I-17. Turn right on AZ-101-Loop, take the 7th Avenue exit, and turn left on 7th Avenue.

Map: Click here for a map to Sonoran Desert National Monument

Reservations: Unknown

 
Address
Sonoran Desert National Monument
21605 N. 7th Ave
Phoenix, Arizona 85027
Phone
General: (623) 580-5503
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