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Catalina State Park
Nature Trail
Trail Facts at a Glance
Name: Catalina State Park Nature Trail
Location: 11570 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85737
Trail length plus more: 1.0 miles, Gain 160’, Elevation 2800’, Slopes > 8% in first 0.2 miles
Trail surface: Rugged natural surface with sand, ruts, rocks and roots; west half more rocky than east half, large boulders, narrow sections
Parks agency: Arizona State Parks and Trails
Contact: 520-628-5798, Azstateparks.com/Catalina
Parking fee: Per vehicle (1 adult): $10.00, Per vehicle (2-4 adults): $20.00, Individual/bicycle: $5.00
Trail hours: Day use: 5am- 10pm daily, Visitor Center: 8am- 5pm daily, Holiday Hours: Thanksgiving: 8am- 2pm, Christmas Eve: 8am-2pm, Christmas: Closed
Visitor Center and Park Store hours: 8am-5pm daily
Transit: None
Date of last visit: 22 January 2024
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Description
Overview
Located north of Tucson along the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains
Multiple viewpoints offering panoramic desert and mountain vistas
Parking, Restrooms & Amenities
Accessible parking and restrooms available
Visitor Center at the entrance offers provides hiking information, maps, and books
Park rangers available for questions and guidance
Benches and interpretive signs placed throughout the loop
Dogs allowed on leash
Trail Route
The loop can be divided into the “east half” and the “west half” by difficulty
In-and-out route on the easier east half
Full loop returning to the 0.2-mile descent back to the parking lot
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Disclaimer: The information provided is for general guidance only and may not reflect current conditions. Users must assess trails for themselves, consider their own abilities, and assume all risks associated with trail use. Tucson AccessTrails, a nonprofit corporation, is not responsible for any injuries or incidents that may occur. Always use caution and prepare appropriately when visiting trails.