About Picacho Peak State Park - Arizona State Parks & Trails
WEBVisitors traveling along I-10 in southern Arizona can’t miss the prominent 1,500-foot peak of Picacho Peak State Park. Enjoy the view as you hike the trails that wind up the peak and, often in the spring, overlook a sea of wildflowers.
Picacho Peak State Park - Wikipedia
WEBPicacho 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).
Picacho Peak Hike: The Trail, Cables, Views, and Warnings
WEBThe Picacho Peak hike delivers panoramic views of the desert between Phoenix and Tucson. It's an enjoyable challenge to reach the summit!
Picacho Peak State Park: A Guide | TucsonTopia
WEBPicacho Peak State Park, situated between Tucson and Phoenix, is a camping and hiking destination. This guide includes: parking, packing, fees, tips, trails.
Picacho Peak State Park | Picacho, AZ 85241 - Visit Tucson
WEBVisitors traveling along I-10 in southern Arizona can’t miss the prominent 1,500-foot peak of Picacho Peak State Park. Enjoy the view as you hike the trails that wind up the peak and, often in the spring, overlook a sea of wildflowers.
Picacho Peak (Cerro de Tacca) - U.S. National Park Service
WEBPicacho, or Cerro de Tacca as it is referred to in the Anza expedition diary of Padre Font, is a prominent landmark between Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona, and has likely been used by travelers as a guide for as long as people have been living in the area.
Ultimate Picacho Peak Hike Guide via The Hunter Trail
WEBThe 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! Visit their website to learn more. Travel Times.
Picacho Peak State Park - American Southwest
WEBSuperstition Mountains, Arizona - fabled desert hills east of Phoenix. Alongside I-10 between Tucson and Casa Grande, Picacho Peak State Park contains a volcanic mountain whose summit affords a fine view of the surrounding Sonoran Desert - reached by the 2 mile Hunter Trail.
Picacho Peak State Park - Visit Arizona
WEBOn the drive between Phoenix and Tucson, a prominent peak breaks up the otherwise flat desert floor. Volcanic activity formed this surprising peak with an elevation gain of 1,500 feet. Picacho Peak is located right off I-10 at exit 219.
Hike the cables up to Picacho Peak - WildPathsAZ
WEBApr 5, 2024 — If you’ve ever driven between Phoenix and Tucson, you’ve no doubt seen the prominent shape of Picacho Peak next to the interstate. Rising 1500 feet from the desert floor, it offers outstanding views in every direction, even if Interstate 10 ruins it a little.