Picacho Peak State Park, Picacho, Arizona Photo Gallery by George Kolb at pbase.com

Picacho Peak State Park, Picacho, Arizona

Picacho Peak State Park contains a 1,500 foot elevation peak that was a unique landmark recognized since prehistoric times. First written records indicate that in the 1700's, the Anza Expedition passed through the area. Elevation of the peak is 3,374 feet with the Hunter trail leading to the top. It is rated as difficult and is 2.0 miles long.

Our Campsite in Loop C
Picacho Peak from the Campsite	Many Saguaro Cactus are Grouped Here	Looking Northwest from our Campsite	The Big Dipper
Night View of the Peak	Orion Constellation over our Trailer
Trail Makes its Way to Cliffs			Many Minerals on Trail (Calcite)
		Gaining in Elevation on the Trail	Overview of the I-10 Valley
			Switchback Trail
		Signs at the Saddle

			View of Campground from the Trail

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