Oracle State Park named to top three hiking trails to explore in April
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The Kannally Ranch House and gift shop, constructed between 1929-33, is a great place to take in the expansive views of the park. It may be reserved for group use and weddings./CopperArea
Spring weather and Arizona State Parks and Trails go hand-in-hand! This is the perfect time of year to lace up your boots, grab your water bottle, and hit the trails.
Because there’s an extensive network of trails in the more than 30 parks around the state, we narrowed it down to our top three springtime hikes that are sure to please with views and adventure alike.
1. Red Rock State Park: Head north for cooler weather, later blooming wildflowers, and trails amid the red rocks. Eagle’s Nest Trail is 1.53 miles of easy-to-moderate hiking with jaw-dropping views of the Sedona area and the riparian areas of the park.
2. Oracle State Park: April is the perfect time to catch the later-blooming wildflowers at Oracle’s higher elevation. The Nature Loop Trail also provides great chances to see wildlife and birds, and is a 1.2-mile loop with amazing views of the Galiuro Mountains and San Pedro River Valley.
