American Avenue Trailhead. June 2016.
Overview
Location
- American Avenue Trailhead - Santa Catalina Mountains - Southern Arizona
- Google Map Coordinates: 32.62116200 -110.74665000
- At This Trailhead: Access to the Arizona Trail, Powerline Trail, Mariposa Trail
- Nearby Trailheads and Parking: Oracle State Park, Lower Oracle Ridge Trailhead
Driving Time and Distance from Tucson
- 1 Hour from Speedway and Campbell
- 38.0 miles from Speedway and Campbell
- Vehicle Access: Paved Roads/Passenger Car
Fees and Services
- Fee: Yes (Oracle State Park Entrance Fee.)
- Restrooms: Yes
- Water: No
Additional Notes
- This trailhead is open 7 days a week and at all hours to accommodate after-hours use by stargazers and Arizona Trail users - the main section of the park is open from 7am to 5pm.
Driving Directions
Suggested driving directions from the Speedway and Campbell intersection in Tucson to the American Avenue Trailhead:
- North on Campbell (3.5 miles)
- Turn left onto River Road (2.2 miles)
- Turn right onto Oracle Road/AZ-77 (31.1 miles)
- Turn left onto American Avenue (0.3 miles)
- There are signs marking the left hand turn thru a gate into the trailhead area - continue down the road to the parking area.
Google Maps Directions from the Speedway and Campbell intersection in Tucson to American Avenue Trailhead.
Resources
- Posts on HikeLemmon.com:
All Trailheads - Map
Update Notes
- 2017/11/30 – Initial page