- Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park is located adjacent to the
Coronado National Forest in the western slopes of theSanta Catalina Mountains north ofTucson ,Arizona . Catalina State Park has an average elevation of convert|3000|ft|m, but varies dramatically with high ridges and low creek beds. The park includes 5,493 acres (22.23 km²), and is administered by the Arizona State Parks in conjunction with theU.S. Forest Service .Catalina State Park has a number of
hiking and backpacking trails, including Romero Ruin Trail, Nature Trail, Romero Canyon Trail, Sutherland Trail, Canyon Loop Trail, 50-Year Trail, Birding Trail, and the Bridle Trail. Specific trails are also open toequestrians . Certain trails also connect with other trails in theCoronado National Forest , continuing toMount Lemmon , the highest peak in theSanta Catalina Mountains at convert|9157|ft|m. The park also features severalcampgrounds and an equestrian center.Catalina State Park is accessed from the town of
Oro Valley on N. Oracle Road (AZ State Hwy. 77), convert|9|mi|km north ofTucson .External links
* [http://azstateparks.com/Parks/CATA/index.html Arizona State Parks: Catalina]
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