I hiked Picacho Peak. And I cried ... Even though the trail is a mere four miles, this hike will kick your ass. I'm an experienced hiker and have spent the last four years regularly exploring ...

Though the Hunter Trail at Picacho Peak State Park is not the state's longest or highest-elevation hike, its complex challenges and dazzling desert scenery make it the perfect representative of ...

PICACHO PEAK - You pass right by it on the way to Phoenix but hikers, looking for a quick challenge, stop to go Hittin' the Trails. Under the daunting shadows of Picacho Peak lies the Hunter ...

The Sonoran Desert is bursting with abundant yellow flowers blooming at the base of saguaro cactuses right now. Catching a glimpse of this seasonal scenic beauty is a huge draw for Arizona ...

you might hike just the first two miles of the Sunset Vista Trail and enjoy views of the peak from below. Good to know Winter, spring and fall are the best seasons for a Picacho Peak climb.

Luckily, the sky opened up and for a couple of hours we were able to enjoy some flowers as we attempted to hike up Picacho Peak. There are a number of trails you can take around the park ...

The trail is well-used and easy to follow ... Go 0.2 mile to a parking area. The Picacho Peak hiking loop is about 4 miles and ascends 1,200 feet. The hike affords views of Box Canyon to ...

There’s even a portion of the Arizona National Scenic Trail open to hikers. Those looking to hike Picacho Peak have a variety of trails to choose from, including a 0.2-mile hike for the Children ...