Arizona's Oracle State Park is located near the town of Oracle in the northern foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. The park contains approximately 4,000 acres, serves as a wildlife refuge, and is a designated International Dark Sky Park.
COMMON VEGETATION
Prickly pear and cholla cactus, scrub oak, mesquite, wildflowers, piñon and juniper trees.
COMMON WILDLIFE
Mammals: Ringtails, javelinas, cougars, rock squirrels, desert cottontails, black-tailed jackrabbits, mule deer, and white-tailed deer.
Reptiles and Amphibians: Western box turtles, Arizona alligator lizards, Colorado River toads, bull snakes, and western diamondback rattlesnakes.
Bird Species: Red-tailed hawks, golden eagles, prairie falcons, black-throated sparrows, Gambel's quail, cactus wrens, northern mockingbirds, northern flickers, common poorwills, northern cardinals, and great horned owls.
THINGS TO DO
There are more than 15 miles of trails, including 7 miles of the Arizona National Scenic Trail, that can be used for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. There are day-use picnic areas and staff lead education programs for people of all ages including special programs for school groups.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Oracle State Park
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