Picacho Peak State Park Trails
category : Trails
Hiking trails at the park vary in difficulty. Weather can be unpredictable. Please be safe and wear suitable hiking boots. Gloves and water (2 liters per person) are strongly recommended.
Hunter Trail: 2.0 miles; difficult; begins on the north side from Barrett Loop and goes to the top of the peak. The trail climbs a resistant path typical of the Sonoran desert. The route is steep and twisting, with steel cables (gloves are recommended) anchored into the rock in places where the surface is bare.
Sunset Vista Trail: 3.1 miles; moderate first 2 miles, becoming difficult; travels on the south side from the westernmost parking area and goes to top of peak.
Calloway Trail: 0.7 miles; moderate; leads to an overlook.
Nature Trail: 0.5 miles; easy; includes interpretive signs.
Children's Cave Trail: 0.2 miles; easy; includes interpretive signs.
Admission: Entrance fees apply, please call for current information
Hours: Park is open 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Address: Located off I-10, on exit 219; 60 miles south of Phoenix, and 40 miles north of Tucson.
Phone: 520-466-3183
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