Pets allowed
Not Allowed
Elevation Gain
622.00 ft (189.59 m)
Trail type
Shuttle
Distance
8.60 mi (13.84 km)
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AZT Passage 13: Oracle is a 8.6-mile point-to-point section of the roughly 800-mile Arizona National Scenic Trail. This easy to moderately rated section runs from American Flag Ranch Trailhead to Tiger Mine Trailhead and is located northeast of Oracle, AZ. This passage is accessible for runners, hikers, long-distance backpackers, equestrians, and mountain bikers. 

Passage 13 is a short section through Oracle State Park. The trail uses both dirt roads and singletrack across a rolling terrain with grasslands, oaks, and granite boulders. It crosses sandy washes and low ridges lined with illuminating cholla and prickly pear cactus, mesquite, wildflowers, and a variety of shrubs. 

The trail leaves the state park and continues west and northwest until reaching a culvert under Highway 77. The trail passes through the culvert and continues on Old Tiger Road to the end of the section at the Tiger Mine Trailhead.

DIRECTIONS
From the American Flag Trailhead proceed in a northerly direction across USFS and AZ State Trust land. Cross Webb Road and continue through Oracle State Park.
About halfway through the park the trail reaches Kannally Wash and windmill.
*Water may be available at the windmill through a spigot.
Continue west along the AZT to a culvert under Highway 77.
Go through the culvert and continue on Old Tiger Road for the last 1.5 miles to the Tiger Mine Trailhead.

WATER
Check the Arizona Trail Water Report for current information at: https://aztrail.org/explore/water-sources/.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INFORMATION

Logistics + Planning

Preferable season(s)

Spring
Fall

Congestion

Low

Parking Pass

None

Open Year-round

Yes

Pros

Scenic Views. State Park. Historical. Site.

Cons

Can be hot.

Trailhead Elevation

4,475.00 ft (1,363.98 m)

Highest point

4,476.00 ft (1,364.28 m)

Features

Wildlife
Wildflowers
Historically significant
Backcountry camping
Bird watching

Typically multi-day

No

Suitable for

Biking

Permit required

No

Location

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