| Approx hike distance (miles): | 5.0 | Area: | Oracle State Park |
| Accum. elevation gain (feet): | 700 | Park Entry Fee: | Yes, see below |
| Low to high elevation gain: | 430 | SCAMR All Trails Map: | Yes |
| 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 |
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| 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: | Easy | 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 Cottonwood, Wildlife Corridor and the AZT. This hike requires an entry fee ($7/car). The fee can be paid at the Kiosk drop tube where there are envelopes requesting vehicle information and a tear off tag for your car. The entry fee can also be paid at the Ranch House entrance and the Ranger will provide a tag. 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.
