Picacho Peak
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Driving south on I-10, this mountain rises on the right-hand side of the freeway, half way between Phoenix and Tucson, and tapers off into a point at the top, appearing like an illustration straight out of a Dr. Seuss book.
Picacho Peak is one of those mountains you just have to hike! This is like no other trail in AZ! The view from the top is AMAZING!
Hunter's Trail is 4 miles out and back trail that takes you to the summit of Picacho Peak and it will not disappoint, especially if you're looking to get that adrenaline rush. What sets this hike apart from most trails in Arizona is the system of cables, handrails, and bridges in some sections of the hike.
It was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and later added to by the Boy Scouts of America.
Once at the summit, we will take time for pictures, rest and snacks. The trail is a good workout from the get go. If you are afraid of heights, then this is NOT the hike for you. You will not be able to use hiking poles, so don't bring them.
Be prepared with strong gloves, sturdy hiking footwear, plenty of water (at least 2L), hat, sunscreen and high energy snacks.
After our hike, we will head back to Phoenix/Ahwatukee and reward our efforts with a cold one (or more) at:
Wicked Brews, Bites & Spirits
4921 E Ray Rd #103, Phoenix, AZ 85044
DIFFICULTY: Difficult / Strenuous
TOTAL DISTANCE: 4 miles
ELEVATION CHANGE: 1500 ft
ACCUMULATED ELEVATION GAIN: 1,991ft
HIKING TIME: about 4 hrs
STYLE: out and back
DOGS: NO
• Important to know:
$7 fee per vehicle to enter the park
THERE WILL BE TWO CARPOOL LOCATIONS FOR THIS HIKE:
CARPOOL ONE: Home Depot - 9201 W. Peoria ave., leaving 7:10 a.m.
(in front of Home Depot close to 91st ave.)
CARPOOL TWO: Ahwatukee Foothills Towne Center on Ray Road west of I-10: leaving at 7:50 a.m.
(in front of AMC Theaters, near Men's Wearhouse)
Starting from trailhead around 9-9:15
RSVP - WILL YOU MEET US AT THE carpool ONE, carpool TWO Or trailhead ?
VERY IMPORTANT:
(we don't want to leave anyone behind):
RSVP - WILL YOU MEET US AT THE carpool OR trailhead ?
UNLESS you CONFIRM that you will meet at THE CARPOOL we expect to SEE YOU AT THE TRAILHEAD.
VERY IMPORTANT TOO:
If you sign up for the hike, and you change your mind------just change your RSVP. It helps the host prepare, and its polite.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: