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Summary: The trail starts off winding through some trees and grasslands. Immediately when you begin getting up on the ridge you'll have great views of the town of Oracle to the north and the Galiuro Mountains to the east. The trail is single track for a ways then widens out to what appears to be like a jeep road. You can tell some bulldozers have been in there pushing dirt around which was from the 2002 Bullock fire. As you get higher on the ridge you will get into the Bullock fire area as well as views of the Biosphere 2 to the west and San Manuel to the east. After the first burn area you'll drop into a valley where the Bullock fire area and the 2003 Aspen fire area meet. Looking up the trail you'll have a good view of Apache Peak which has been burned. As you begin your ascent you'll have to keep an eye out for the trail as you're going up more bulldozed terrain. The trail will jut off to the left so once you find it'll make the route up the steep hill easier. Trailhead: If you're driving north (and then east) on Oracle road from Tucson take a right on American Avenue on the edge of Oracle. Follow the road through town and take a right on Mt. Lemmon Highway. Shortly thereafter you'll take another right onto Cody Loop. Proceed on Cody Loop for a few miles until you get to a water tower that is on the left side of the road. Right below the tower is a small parking lot able to hold a few cars. Park there. The trailhead is across the street from the parking lot / water tower and you'll see a sign. (Lat:32.59855 Lon:-110.75674) Trail Guides for Oracle Ridge Trail to Apache Peak: Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Ranger Contact: Coronado National Forest - www.fs.fed.us/rs/coronado - (520)749-8700 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Sean Benesh, who has posted 21 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Arizona Hiking, Arizona Trails, Arizona Hikes, Pinal County Hiking, Pinal County Trails, Pinal County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
