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Manzanita-AZT-Wildlife Corridor Loop (I)

By September 14, 2022 July 5th, 2025 No Comments
Approx hike distance (miles): 5.8 Area: Oracle State Park
Accum.  elevation gain (feet): 355 Park Entry Fee: Yes, see below
Low to high elevation gain: 265 SCAMR All Trails Map: No
Recommended gas donation: $10 Website for reference info: All Trails, wildlife corridor trail
Unpaved miles: 0 Trailhead GPS Coordinates 32.608647, -110.732878
Road Conditions: Good High clearance vehicle req’d: No

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in

Trail Conditions
Maintained Trail: Yes Uneven footing Yes
Steep side drop-offs No Steep Trail: No
Off Trial (scratchy) No Slippery Trail Surfaces: No
Use of hands required: No Boulder Hopping: No
Difficulty: Moderate Water Crossings: No
Restrooms at Trailhead: Yes Gloves Required: No

 

Special Instructions:

This loop hike incorporates several well-maintained trails in Oracle State Park including the Manzanita, Wildlife Corridor and the AZT. Bring water and a snack. This hike requires an entry fee ($7/car) or a State Parks Pass. The website reference is to the Wildlife Corridor only. For a map of Oracle State Park trails go to https://azstateparks.com/oracle/explore/maps. Bring plenty of water and food for a snack and lunch.

Directions:

Take Merrill Ranch Parkway to Felix Road and turn right. Take Felix Road to Hunt Hwy and turn left. Drive 7.5 miles to AZ 79 and turn south (right). Travel 55 miles to Oracle Junction. Turn east (left) onto AZ 77 continuing 9 miles to Oracle. Turn right onto West American Avenue and drive 2 miles and continue straight onto East Mt. Lemmon Hwy. In 1 mile turn left on Wildlife Drive, the entry to Oracle State Park. The coordinates above are to the main parking lot at the park.