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Parks & Gardens

Cholla Cactus Garden

"They literally will stick to you. Let's just say I know from personal experience."
Arrive an hour before sunset for golden light
Watch your step — baby chollas hide in the sand

Wander through a forest of fuzzy-looking teddy bear cholla cacti that glow golden at sunset. The quarter-mile loop is an easy stroll, but don't let the cuddly appearance fool you: these cacti are notorious hitchhikers.

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What are you into?

  • Easy loop trail
  • Stunning sunset views
  • Photography hotspot
  • Sparse crowds
  • Cholla Cactus Garden