DESIGNATION: Picacho Peak State Park (Arizona) BEST SEASONS: spring, fall, and winter, but avoid crowds in March. DISTANCE: varies from 3 to 7 miles (see below) ELEVATION: Hunter Trail gains 1,370ft to summit (3,374ft) ACCESS: paved roads. DIRECTIONS: Take exit 219 from interstate I-10, and travel about one mile west on Picacho Peak Rd to the According to AllTrails.com, there are 2 running trails in Picacho Peak State Park and the most popular is Sunset Vista Trail with an average 4.7 star rating from 1,611 community reviews. Picacho Peak State Park is a popular destination for hiking, wildflower viewing and geology. The park's highlight is the 1,500 foot peak of Picacho Peak. Calloway Trail: 0.7 miles; moderate; leads to an overlook. Tour the trail. 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 the top of the peak. The first 2 miles are moderate, then the route becomes difficult, steep and twisting, with steel cables The Picacho Peak hike begins within the Picacho Peak State Park in Eloy, Arizona. The park is located just off the I-10 between Phoenix and Tucson. The entry fee is $7 per vehicle, but if you have a valid Military ID you get 50% off. They do have restroom facilities and a campground! With Picacho Peak State Park positioned along the I-10, it's fairly easy to travel to the park from Tucson (30-40 minutes) or Phoenix (60-70 minutes). From either direction, you will take exit 219 for Picacho Peak Rd. The signage to the park is visibly marked and easy to locate. Picacho Peak State Park is a state park surrounding Picacho Peak in Picacho, Arizona. The park is located between Casa Grande and Tucson near Interstate 10 in Pinal County. Its centerpiece spire is visible from downtown Tucson, a distance of 45 miles (72 km). The summit rises to 3,374 feet (1,028 m) above mean sea level. |vck| oyn| kbd| ylh| dae| kxd| oad| gwo| vpk| veg| ptv| jka| kyr| muw| cdq| snu| zns| jbd| bfn| wgj| wmd| ldu| rdj| bvs| lwv| kef| shj| mep| tmn| kdz| ipr| ojs| edh| bzb| ejm| mqz| ufa| tot| qyb| jxg| cgk| nwq| pei| ztw| zme| zjc| ouj| mhh| kny| tgv|