Windmill-Powerline-Kanally Wash Loop (UI)
| Date: | Destination: | Windmill-Powerline-Kanally Wash Loop | |||||
| Level: | Upper Intermediate (UI) | Area: | Oracle State Park | ||||
| Approx hike distance in miles: | 8.3 | Hike leader: | |||||
| Low to high elevation gain: | 626 | Hike leader phone: | |||||
| Accum elevation gain in feet: | 918 | Hike leader email: | |||||
| Departure time - Union Center parking lot: | Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in | ||||||
| Recommended gas donation: | $10 | ||||||
| Unpaved miles: | 0 | Park entry fee per vehicle: | Yes, see below | ||||
| Road conditions: | Good | Website for reference info: | https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/arizona/windmill-powerline-and-Kanally-wash-trail-loop | ||||
| High clearance vehicle req'd: | No | Trailhead GPS coordinates: | 32.608647 -110.732878 |
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| Maintained Trail: | Yes | Uneven Footing: | Yes | ||||
| Steep Side Drop-offs: | No | Steep Trail: | No | ||||
| Off Trail (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 Wildlife Corridor, AZT, Windmill Loop, Powerline and Kanally Wash Trails. Bring water and a snack. 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.
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.