Picacho Peak in Picacho Peak State Park, AZ

Hike Picacho Peak Picacho Peak State Park, AZ

Class 3 3.0 miles 1800 gain 2-4 hrs Out + Back Feb 12, 2016
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Solitude

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Follow the well-marked and highly used Hunter Trail up some fun cables to reach a nice view of the Sonoran Desert.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)
Peaks on hike
Elevation
Prominence
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Picacho Peak
3370 ft
1573 rise

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Heading up to the base of the cliff from the trailhead.
Heading up to the base of the cliff from the trailhead.
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Some nice views on the south-facing side of the mountain after crossing the saddle. The north-facing side is a sheer cliff face.
Some nice views on the south-facing side of the mountain after crossing the saddle. The north-facing side is a sheer cliff face.
The cables are overdone, but definitely make the not-so-scramble really safe.
The cables are overdone, but definitely make the not-so-scramble really safe.
View from the south side of the mountain.
View from the south side of the mountain.
Last bit of cables.
Last bit of cables.
Almost at the top!
Almost at the top!
Looking far below at the Saguaro cacti. They're so small from up here.
Looking far below at the Saguaro cacti. They're so small from up here.
Picacho Peak summit.
Picacho Peak summit.

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