Site Happy Valley, Loop
Saguaro National Park | Saguaro National Park Wilderness Permits
Type: HIKE TO
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Site Details
- Site Access: Hike In
- Campfire Allowed: Yes
- Hike In Distance to Site: 4 miles
- Max Num of People: 6
- Min Num of People: 1
Need to Know
Around the back side of the Rincon Mountains is Happy Valley Road and access to the Miller Creek trailhead and Turkey Creek trailhead. Take exit 297 from Interstate-10 (Mescal Road). Be advised-This is a rarely maintained dirt road that has multiple stream crossings. During wet winters and the monsoon season this road may be impassable.
This is the shortest hike to a campground, covering 3.9 miles and over 2000 feet of elevation gain. Water at this campsite is variable, only occurring during wet times. This campground offers a resting point to climbing Rincon Peak, and sits at an elevation of 6200 feet. There are many dangerous dead pine trees in the area, and this area is often affected by winter storms. However, during the summer the trailhead elevation is much higher and offers excellent views to the east.
