Picacho Peak via Hunter Trail (UI)

Date:					Destination:		Picacho Peak via Hunter Trail
Level:		Upper Intermediate (UI)			Area:		Picacho Peak State Park
Approx hike distance in miles:		4			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		1500			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		1880			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		0			Park entry fee per vehicle:		Yes, see below
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:		www.toddshiking guide.com
High clearance vehicle req'd?		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		32.645149 -111.402584
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:		Yes			Steep Trail:		Yes
Off Trail (scratchy):		No			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		Can be
Use of Hands Required:		Yes			Boulder Hopping:		No
Hike Arizona Difficulty:		4			Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		Yes			Gloves Required:		Yes

 

Special Instructions:

Don’t let the short distance on this hike fool you. It is steep, and there are cables in 3 or 4 places. You must be able to trust the strength of your hands to hold your weight if you slip when using the cables. This is for experienced hikers. You will need gloves for the cables. Poles are recommended. Make sure you bring plenty of water and a big snack. This hike requires an entrance fee ($7/car) or State Park Pass.

THIS HIKE IS CHALLENGING AND MORE DIFFICULT THAN MOST HIKES AT THIS LEVEL. PLEASE CONSIDER ITS SEVERITY AND YOUR PERSONAL CONDITION AND EXPERIENCE BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THIS HIKE.

Directions:

From Coolidge, take AZ 87 South to I-10. Take I-10 East to exit 219. Turn right on Picacho Peak Rd. Enter Park entrance and pay at Rangers booth. Drive to Barrett Loop Road, turn left (restrooms will then be on your right). Continue to small Hunter Trail trailhead parking area. It is about 40 miles, one way.