Nearby Parks Hiking Trails Things to Know: Park Guidelines If you’re having a great time here, don’t forget to Hunter Trail: A difficult 2-mile trail that begins While visiting the park, please help us protect this visit one of the three other state parks in the area! on the north side from Barrett Loop and goes to special space for your future enjoyment. McFarland State Historic Park (38 miles) Named the top of the peak. The trail climbs a resistant General Information after Governor Ernest W. McFarland, who signed PICACHO PEAK path typical of the . The route is • Please practice “Leave No Trace” and pack the bill to form State Parks & Trails, the steep and twisting with steel cables anchored out what you bring in. building has served as the county courthouse, in the rock where the surface is bare. Gloves are • For everyone’s safety, please drive your sheriff’s office, and jail until converting to a county strongly recommended. A difficult but rewarding vehicle only on paved surfaces and stay on hospital. (520) 868-5216 hike. designated trails. (48 miles) This 4,000-acre Sunset Vista Trail: A 3.1-mile trail that is moderate • For your safety, please don’t use glass wildlife refuge is located in the eclectic town of for the first 2 miles and becomes difficult as it containers in the park. Oracle in the northern foothills of the Catalina goes up to the top of the peak. This trail starts • All of our parks adhere to firearm and hunting Mountains. The park offers day-use picnic areas, from the western parking area and travels on the regulations. Please familiarize yourself with over 15 miles of hiking trails, and intersects with south side of the peak . this information. the . (520) 896-2425 Calloway Trail: A moderate 0.7-mile trail that Fires (36 miles) With miles of leads to an overlook. • For your safety, please keep your fire attended hiking, birding, biking, and equestrian trails Nature Trail: An easy 0.5-mile trail with to and only in approved, designated fire rings winding through the base of the Santa Catalina interpretive signs. or grills. Mountains and the , • Firewood is for sale in our park store; you may Children’s Cave Trail: An easy 0.2-mile trail that not gather firewood in the parks. this park is truly a haven of desert wilderness. leads to a small alcove in the mountain. Canyons, pools, and saguaros beckon to visitors! Visitors traveling through southern Arizona on • Please don’t use fireworks in the parks! (520) 628-5798 Interstate-10 can’t miss the prominent pointe of • You can find up-to-date fire restrictions at Picacho Peak State Park. The peak has been used azstateparks.com/picacho. as a landmark by travelers for centuries! Camping Picacho Peak is also the location of the most- • Your campground is designed for up to six western conflict of the Civil War, “The Battle of adults and up to 12 people total. Please enjoy Picacho Pass,” a skirmish between Union and your experience! Confederate soldiers. You can learn more at the • We have designated dump facilities at the Ranger Station and from the interpretive signage park for your convenience. in the park. Pets Enjoy the view as you hike the trails that wind up • For the enjoyment of your visit and the the peak. The park and its surrounding area are consideration of our other guests, we ask known for its unique geological significance, that you keep your pet on a maximum six-foot outstanding and varied desert growth, and Hiking Tips leash at all times. historic significance. • For additional information related to pets, we Please use caution when hiking. Those planning encourage you to visit our website or ask park The park includes a visitor center, park store, to use the longer trails should use the topographic staff. campgrounds, picnic areas, ramadas, grills, and map. Each person should carry at least two hiking trails. liters of water and wear proper footwear. Please We hope you have an enjoyable and safe Established 1957 experience in our parks! All guidelines for Thank you for visiting! remember that summer temperatures often Picacho Peak State Park exceed 100° F. this park can be viewed on our website at 15520 Picacho Peak Rd, Picacho, AZ 85141 azstateparks.com. Group Day-Use Areas (520) 466-3183 | 1-877-MYPARKS Four day-use ramadas are available for your event. azstateparks.com/picacho Each ramada has picnic tables and charcoal grills. AZStateParks Some ramadas have electricity, and most have Like/Follow/Watch us on: 1-877-MYPARKS | azstateparks.com restrooms nearby. C a m | ! !@ !3 !O !5 !i !h !» !² !¯ 2 2 2 6 1 2 3 p 7 1 9 g r 1 2 2 7 o 2 4 5 P P Gi D D A R R P P 2 2 u o 1 a 0 i a a l 1 m u r c a M 2 5 n 8 f r i n m i m n y t n n k C p 7

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