I began my hike on the Hunter Trail at 6:08 AM. From the parking lot to the first saddle took me 40 minutes, and that was 0.9 miles. From that point to the Sunset Trail took me 20 minutes. Then it was 0.4 miles to the 3,374-foot summit. That took 43 minutes. From the trailhead to the summit took me 1 hour and 43 minutes. After short break I headed back down, and finished at 9:45 AM. My 3 mile round-trip hike took me 3 hours and 43 minutes.
I began my hike up Picacho Peak by starting at the Sunset Vista Trailhead. My hike up to the 3,374-foot summit was 6 miles round-trip, and it took me 4 hours and 44 minutes.
The unique shape of the 3,374-foot Picacho Peak has been used as a landmark by travelers since prehistoric times. The peak is part of a volcanic flow that has been partially eroded away.
The unique shape of the 3,374-foot Picacho Peak has been used as a landmark by travelers since prehistoric times. The peak is part of a volcanic flow that has been partially eroded away. The trail to the summit is 2.8 miles round trip with 2,112 feet of elevation gain. I followed the Hunter Trail to the top.
