Dark Skies in Oracle
2 places · Stars above the desert floor
Oracle, AZ
Arizona Trail - Oracle Passage
The Oracle Passage of the Arizona Trail traverses high desert grasslands between the Santa Catalina and Black Hills at approximately 4,500 feet elevation. This segment passes through open terrain with minimal light pollution from the small community of Oracle. The trail offers panoramic views suitable for 360-degree Milky Way panoramas and star trail compositions.
Oracle, AZ
Oracle State Park - Center for Environmental Education
Oracle State Park is designated as an International Dark Sky Park, offering exceptional stargazing conditions in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. The park encompasses 4,000 acres of Arizona upland Sonoran Desert grassland at an elevation of 4,500 feet. Regular star parties and astronomy programs are hosted on the park's dedicated observation areas.