Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument · Arizona

Palo Verde Trail

1.4 mi of trail, end to end · about 60 ft of climbing · 100 ft of descent · 1,638 ft–1,703 ft

1,664 ft 1,674 ft · 1.1 mi high 1,683 ft

Walk Your Pet along Palo Verde Trail the Park Service's write-up

90-120 Minutes · dogs allowed · entrance fee applies · season While Palo Verde Trail can be experienced all year round, please be aware that summer and fall temperatures can reach upwards of 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Please plan your activities accordingly and practice desert safety.

Start Palo Verde Trailhead (from Visitor Center)

Brown trailhead sign reading "Palo Verde Trail, Campground 1.3 miles" with pet-friendly icon.
Palo Verde trail is one of three pet-friendly trails in the monument. Photo: NPS Photo

Looking for a pet friendly trail at Organ Pipe? Palo Verde is the longest trail in the monument that allows dogs and other pets. This easy trail connects Kris Eggle Visitor Center and Twin Peaks Campground, and the trail features beautiful views of the Ajo Mountains.

Ruffin’ It

Please keep your pets on a six feet (or less) leash for their safety and the well-being of the wildlife. Even good dogs might stumble onto a wild animal without warning.

Watch for cholla along any of the roads and trails. Carry tweezers to pull spines out of paws and noses.

Pavement and rocks get very hot, avoid walking your pets during the hottest parts of the summer days, paws will burn.

Please be a good pet-owner and clean up after your pet.

Temperatures can soar well above 110 degrees in the summer time, and over 90 degrees even in the winter. Just as you should drink water all day, make sure your pet has enough water to keep them well hydrated and cool. Pets should never be left alone in a vehicle.

Learn more about responsible pet care and other pet-friendly trails.

Distance: 2.6 mi (4.2 km )

Difficulty: Easy

Accessibility Trail terrain is uneven and rocky in some sections. Hikers of many different abilities have hiked this route in the past. If you are curious about accessibility for your needs please contact the park.

This hike on nps.gov

On the parks map

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About this trail's facts

The lines are the National Park Service's public trails layer, the trailheads and the waterfalls, views, peaks and historic places along them the Service's public points of interest, read 2026-10-16 and simplified for the map; the length is the line's, end to end. The write-ups are the Service's own "things to do" text, unedited. Heights come from USGS 3DEP through Terrain Tiles on AWS (Mapzen/Tilezen), read along each line and rounded; a short trail on steep ground can be off by a few tens of feet. Closures change: check the park's own site before you go.