Cam Boh, Prophency Wash, Picture Rocks Wash, and Ironwood Forest Trail Loop is a 3.2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Tucson, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round.
This trail can ONLY be accessed via Saguaro National Park. Please do not attempt to access the trail outside of the park as the surrounding area is private property. Saguaro National Park charges a fee to enter. Fees are $25 per vehicle or $20 per motorcycle. If you are entering on foot or bike the fee is $15 per person. You can also purchase a park specific annual pass for $45.
March 27, 2021
March 24, 2021Flat, lots of variety of cactus
March 14, 2021Beautiful views of the valley and mountains through the saguaro forest. There were also some really interesting purple rock formations. ended up at about 3.7 miles.
March 11, 2021March 10, 2021March 3, 2021This trail has some pretty elements to it. A portion of this is walking through washes. If you want a hard packed trail better keep looking.
March 2, 2021Some of the wash was loose sand/pebbles, like walking on a beach. The rest of the trail was awesome, great views.
March 1, 2021February 20, 2021We took a couple little detours and ended up clocking 3.8 miles. We noticed petroglyphs in the “canyon area” of the wash. Trail was easy to follow. Grannie used hiking poles (which I recommended if you have any balance issues over loose rock). Our toddler walked about 2-2.5 miles of it. No shade. Decent parking for 10-15 cars. Have your National Park pass displayed since this is part of the NPS.
February 19, 2021February 14, 2021February 14, 2021February 14, 2021Nice easy trail. Beautiful scenery. Some wash walking. Loads of saguaros.
February 13, 2021February 13, 2021Lots of wash walking. Super neat way of the cross walk.
February 10, 2021February 9, 2021February 2, 2021January 27, 2021January 20, 2021Didn’t see a single person! Lost the trail several times past the Gila monster mine. Not well marked. Overcast skies but not windy. Temps in the low 70’s
January 20, 2021Lots of wash walking. Canyon was beautiful. The Way of the Cross was a special bonus.
January 18, 2021January 15, 2021Great trail, better for horses (deep sand and rocks) . Great little detours along the way, petroglyphs and a holy cross garden....... stunning cacti.
January 11, 2021Hiking with Ruth. Did as loop but would do as out and back next time. Cross the road and follow signs.
January 10, 2021Good. maybe a little boring. views weren't anything special. Easy hike for the distance.
January 3, 2021Perfect day mid 60’s light wind and light overcast, mostly blue sky!
December 31, 2020Good workout in that wash, great scenery. I did it clock wise, which was great because it was easier towards the end :)
December 26, 2020December 19, 2020We did the portion north of Picture Rocks Rd, and had to turn around due to limited daylight time. This portion of the trail is 100% wash, very sandy and gravelly. It forced us to walk slowly, and we kept tripping on medium-sized rocks that were hidden amongst the gravel. It was shadowy and dark without many interesting views. It's also worth noting that this portion of the trail is not even on the trail map for Saguaro West National Park. Maybe the Ring Tail part of the trail is better, but I don't think I'll find out. This is the only trail I haven't loved in Tucson so far -- I recommend choosing a different one.
