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Picacho Peak State Park

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off Interstate 10 exit 219 Picacho AZ 85241

10 Favorite Hikes in the Valley

By Claire Lawton | Fri, March 16, 2012

As spring makes a quick appearance in Arizona, the days for camping and hiking are perfect (and numbered). Luckily, there are tons of places in the Valley where you can take advantage of the natural ... More »

2012 | Best Winter Hike

Picacho Peak re-opened to the public on September 15, having been closed for the second time in two years for what state officials call the "summer season." Besides the decent camping facilities and yearly Civil War battle re-enactment at the site, Picacho's premier attraction is the spectacular Hunter Trail, which goes up to the precipitous summit. It's a four-mile-round-trip butt-kicker, harkening to the likes of Camelback Mountain and Piestewa Peak. Steel cables and planks help nervous... More »
2005 | BEST SPRING DAY TRIP FOR THE FAMILY

Late February and early March is wildflower season in Arizona, something many locals had forgotten until the rains returned last winter, bringing the desert's incredible flowers this past spring. One of the most spectacular shows of color, and one of the most easily accessed, is Picacho Peak State Park 60 miles south of Phoenix, which, if you didn't know, is that giant solitary mountain you nearly run into on your way to Tucson. During peak wildflower season, drivers along I-10 have been... More »

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10 Favorite Hikes in the Valley