Oracle State Park
Nature Trail

Trail Facts at a Glance

Name: Oracle State Park Nature Trail

Location: 3820 E Wildlife Dr, Oracle, AZ 85623

Trail length plus more: 1.1 miles, Gain 140’, Elevation 4300’, Slopes > 8%

Trail surface: Rugged natural surface with occasional ruts, rocks, roots, sand and stairs

Parks agency: Arizona State Parks and Trails

Contact: 520-896-2425

Parking fee: Per vehicle (1 adult): $10.00, Per vehicle (2-4 adults): $20.00, Individual/bicycle: $5.00

Trail hours: Winter Hours (begin October 1), 8:00 a.m. -  4:00 p.m. (exit gates close at 5 p.m.)

Summer Hours (begin May 1), 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (exit gate closes at 4 p.m.)

Park Store/Kannally Ranch House Gift Shop: Summer Hours 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Winter hours 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Transit: None

Date of last visit: 04/08/25

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.

Description:

Overview

Follows a high desert mesa with mountain views in all directions
Located within a wildlife refuge, offering opportunities to see, desert tortoises, bobcats, gila monsters
The visitor center is housed in a historic ranch house once owned by the Kannally family, early 1900s cattle ranchers