Safford Peak Trail

Rugged Trek Up a Fun Peak NOTE: Saguaro National Park regulations prohibit off trail hiking below 4,500 feet. There is no trail to 3,563 foot Safford Peak. They are enforcing that regulation at both the east and west districts of the Park. The trail known as Scenic Trail, which is mapped here, is in the National Park (once you leave the privately owned Sanctuary Cove area). Once you leave this trail, though, you are on a cairned route, now on Arizona State Trust land, which requires a permit (available on line) . So with a State Trust permit you are legal here. But soon the cairned route goes back into the National Park, so you are then in the off limits area. For now, Safford Peak is off limits. For more information: https://www.nps.gov/sagu/planyourvisit/regulations.htm This is a fun summit hike that begins at a little known spiritual nook, and climaxes with stunning 360 Degree views of Tucson's northwest basin. The trail begins at the stone church just west of the parking lot. From there, hike North of west until you pass through a wildlife barrirer. From there, the trail begins to accend the peak to your left. The trail forks often, but the key to bagging this summit is to always fork left unless it looks harder to the right.