Passage #13 - Oracle

Location:  American Flag Trailhead to Tiger Mine Trailhead

Length:  8.3 miles

Southern Trailhead:  American Flag Trailhead - FR 38
- GPS Coordinates:  32.58079° N, 110.72015° W

Northern Trailhead:  Tiger Mine Trailhead - Tiger Mine Road
- GPS Coordinates:  32.65044° N, 110.73150° W

Trail Route Description:  From the American Flag Trailhead the route proceeds in a northerly direction across National Forest Land and State Trust Land, crossing Webb Road and continuing to Oracle State Park. The trail within the park is marked with 4x4 wooden posts with the Arizona Trail 'brand'. At Kannally Wash the route briefly follows a powerline road and then continues as a trail passing through several trail junctions. The trail heads west and then turns north and reaches Highway 77. After going under the highway the route follows the Tiger Mine Road for the last 1.5 miles to the Tiger Mine Road Trailhead.

Difficulty:  Moderate

Season(s):  Fall, Winter and Spring

Water:  There is usually water at the windmill at Kannally Wash. All man made waters tanks and sources can only be used with the consent of the owner.

Notes/Warnings:

• All water along this passage should be purified prior to use.
• The historic Kannally Ranch is an interesting side trip on this passage. Contact the Oracle State Park for information.

Resources:

• USGS Topographic Maps: Campo Bonito and Mammoth.
• Oracle State Park trail map.
• BLM Information Center maps.

For more information, contact:

• The Passage Steward
• Oracle State Park, P.O. Box 700, Oracle, AZ 85623   (520) 896-2425.
• BLM Information Center, One North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004   (602) 417-9300.

Current Trail Information:
7/2008 - No known problems as of this date.