Hiking | Visitor Center Nature Trail
Hype:
Easy brick path around Visitor Center with exhibits including a small pond with the endangered Quitobaquito Desert Pupfsh. Accessible to scooters and wheelchairs. Leashed pets are allowed on this trail.
Trail Condition: Class 0 (Trail is paved. No elevation gain.)
Time: 5-10 minutes
Length: 0.15 mile loop
Elevation Gain: Negligible
Fees: Park Entrance
Recommended Ages:
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 | 20-49 |
 | 50-69 |
 | 70+ |
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The trail begins on the east end of the visitor center and loops around to terminate at the visitor center parking lot.
Closest City or Region: Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona
Coordinates: 31.954810, -112.800439
By Jeremy Dye
Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye, Greg Dye, Laura Dye,
We stopped at the visitor center on our way back from Puerto Penasco. We watched the park film, bought a magnet, and looked at the museum displays. We walked the Visitor Center Nature Trail, and the kids earned their Junior Ranger badges.
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