Catalina State Park

On the northwestern edge of the Santa Catalina Mountains, this park covers 5,500 acres (2,200 hectares) and has eight multi-use trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, of varying difficulty. Other popular activities include picnicking, wildlife viewing and birdwatching, with over 170 avian species identified in the park. A small shop at the visitor center carries such items as snack, water, sunscreen, maps, and books.

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Address

11570 N Oracle Rd

Getting there

10 miles (16 km) N of downtown

Hours

Daily 8AM-5PM (visitor center)

Price

$7 (vehicle w/1-4 adults), $3 (individual/bicycle)

Website

azstateparks.com (opens in a new tab)