Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
* Please note this trip has a MINIMUM OF 2pp OR MORE to operate and will show sold out if less than 2pp is inputted on the first booking.
This trail offers majestic views of Saguaro Lake, with beautiful high canyon walls and the natural beauty surrounding it. On this trail, you may see bighorn mountain sheep, bald eagles, and more wildlife. The landscape is dotted with towering saguaros, cholla, jojoba, and prickly pear. This Hike's difficulty rating is considered moderate and about 4.5 miles out and back, with an elevation gain of about 636 ft and its highest grade of 15%.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Lake Saguaro
This Butcher Jones Trail offers majestic views of Saguaro Lake, with beautiful high canyon walls and the natural beauty surrounding it. On this trail, you may see bighorn mountain sheep, bald eagles, and more wildlife. The landscape is dotted with towering saguaros, cholla, jojoba, and prickly pear. This Hike's difficulty rating is considered moderate and about 4.5 miles out and back, with an elevation gain of about 636 ft and its highest grade of 15%.
Options
Guided Hike: Saguaro Lake View
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Tonto Parking Pass
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Just okay
79dalynd,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Our Salt River kayaking trip had to be canceled because of low water levels. The lake was okay, but not like the river. We did see horses!
Guided Hiking
W9502VSkathym,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cody and Wes were great guides. They shared lots of information with us and enhanced our experience. Hiking is a great way to immerse yourself in the desert beauty.
Danny was a fantastic guide!
Marsha J,Dec 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Danny is a fantastic guide. He’s very knowledgeable, friendly and knows all historic stories of the area. I highly recommend this tour which all my teens enjoyed!
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Operated by Saguaro Lake Ranch, Inc.