Picacho Peak State Park

About Picacho Peak State Park

Visitors traveling along I-10 in southern Arizona can't miss Picacho Peak State Park, which is more than 1,500 feet high. Enjoy the view by hiking the way to the summit and in spring often overlooking the sea of wildflowers.

This unique form has been used as a landmark by travellers since prehistoric times and one of the first images dates back to the 17th century when the Anza expedition travelled through the area. The park and its surroundings are known for their natural beauty and unique architecture.

The park has campsites, picnic areas, hiking trails and a variety of hiking and camping opportunities.

Group areas for day and overnight stays are available on reservation, as well as a number of campsites and picnic areas.

The park also houses a number of invertebrates and features a variety of animals found in the Sonoran Desert, such as birds, reptiles, amphibians, birds of prey and mammals. The park's hiking trails and picnic areas include some of Arizona's most challenging trails and one of the most scenic.

Please bring sufficient water and sturdy shoes, as some trails are steep and challenging.

Common mammals are the black, round and tail squirrels and the round-tailed squirrels. Rare, but occasionally, are also a few other bird species, such as the Great Squirrel and the American Red-legged Owl.

Rare, but occasionally there are also a few other birds, such as the squirrel and the American red-legged owl. Frequently seen reptiles are the banded reptile and its sister species, the Gila monster (rarely seen). Rare to see are the black-legged, a rare lizard species with long tail and short tail.

The Sonoran desert toad, an amphibian, is sighted throughout the park during the monsoon season.

The most common invertebrates that can be seen are probably the black and red-footed frogs, both amphibian species. Picacho Peak State Park is home to many birds, including the American blue bird, the blue winged bird and a few other birds. Among the invertebrates we saw on the Picacho peak are the long-tailed lizard, a rare species with long tail and long legs, and some other species.

To the most frequent types, the red-tail-falcon, the mourning-pigeon, the gold-woodpecker and the bent beak-thresher belong. Note: Bird lists are available at the contact station, but please note that there is no bird list available for Picacho Peak State Park.

Picacho Peak was often used as a landmark by early explorers, and DeAnza's expedition passed the peak in 1775. A committed Jesuit, Father Kino, traveled to Arizona in the late 18th and early 19th centuries as part of his mission and mentioned the Picacho summit in his diary.

In 1858, mail and passengers traveled on this route via the Butterfield Overland Stage, and in the 1940s, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the United States Army Air Force traveled to California on the same route. The Mormon battalion built a wagon road through the Picacho Pass as part of its mission during its war in Mexico. Today, the transcontinental railroad uses this line as a freight and passenger route between San Francisco and New York City.

This happened on April 15, 1862, when an advancing unit of Union troops from California attacked a Confederate Boy Scout group in Picacho. The battle lasted 1 1 / 2 hours and three Union soldiers were killed, three Confederates and one Confederate.

The civil war in the southwest came alive when more than two hundred people gathered on foot and on horseback at Picacho Peak. The March re-enactment also featured replica military camps, and visitors enjoyed seeing an exciting mock battle that took place during the Civil War in Arizona and New Mexico. It is open on Saturday and Sunday, 15 and 16 April, from 10 am to 4 pm, from 1 to 2 March 2017 to 29 to 30 April.

The visitor centre has a café, vending machines, a gift shop with a variety of food and drinks and a museum. The price of the building is rated silver, the price of parking $5 for adults and $3 for children under 18.

Opening hours vary, but are usually from 10 am to 4 pm on weekends and from 5 pm to 7 pm, weekdays and from 4 pm to 8 pm and from 7 pm to 9 pm on weekends.

The opening hours vary, but are usually from 10 am to 4 pm on weekends and from 5 pm to 7 pm on weekdays and from 4 pm to 8 pm on weekends. A souvenir shop in the visitor centre sells hiking books, hiking equipment and other souvenirs. There is also an energy drink and snack vending machine, and an interpreter exhibit is still in development and will be installed shortly.

The campsites in Picacho Peak State Park have a total of 85 pitches for tents and campers, and all sites are first served. The sites are located in a natural environment in the Sonoran Desert and are relatively flat. Access to the facilities is paved and the site is the first - come first serve, with access from the visitor center on the north side of the park.

You can also return from the visitor center on the south side of Picacho Peak State Park and from a parking lot at the park entrance on the north side.

Each pitch has a picnic table, barbecue and fire ring and all pitches are suitable for disabled people.

Many of the sites have already been sold Ramada's, but some places, like the one on the north side of Picacho Peak State Park, are not accessible to the disabled.

Use of the landfill is included in the price of each campsite, and drinking water is available at all landfills, as well as water from the river, stream or other sources.

clock, and the use of generators is not allowed during these hours, but the quiet time does not cause any problems.

This is possible for all campers, as long as you are within walking distance and can be reached at no extra charge.

The area of the Rabgroup is used during the day, with First - come, first served and not reserved for night use.

Walk from the park entrance to Rabgroup: 2.6 km from Pico Peak State Park and 3.2 km from the park.

The Roadrunner Group Area is used during the day (first - come, first served) and not reserved for night use. The campsites are scattered along the road from the park entrance to Rabgroup and from the Pico Peak State Park to the parking lot.

Nestled in the natural environment of the Sonoran Desert, Pico Peak State Park is home to many bird species, reptiles, amphibians and mammals.

Minimum 15 vehicles per vehicle, maximum 20 units per day for overnight stays and minimum 15 vehicles per day for hiking.

Nestled in the natural setting of the Sonoran Desert, overlooking Pico Peak State Park and its surroundings. Scattered picnic tables, fire rings and campsites for camping, hiking, fishing or other outdoor activities.

Camping requires a vehicle with at least 7 units, and there is no water or sewer connection and no parking at the park entrance.

In the immediate vicinity there are hiking trails, picnic areas and picnic tables as well as a large number of picnic benches and a picnic area.

In addition, there are numerous hiking trails, picnic areas and picnic tables in the immediate vicinity, as well as picnic benches and a picnic area.

In addition, there are numerous hiking trails, picnic areas and picnic tables in the immediate vicinity, as well as picnic benches and a picnic area.

Nestled in the natural environment of the Sonoran Desert, picnic tables and fire rings are scattered throughout the park, as well as a large number of picnic benches, benches and picnic spots.

In addition to the natural beauty of the park, it also hosts a variety of wildlife such as birds, reptiles, birds of prey and other wildlife.

Portable toilets, picnic tables and fire rings scattered throughout the park in the natural environment of the Sonoran Desert to allow easy access to a variety of outdoor activities.

Most picnic spots have shaded roofs, and the park is located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, just a few miles north of Tucson, Arizona.

Hiking trails in the park are variously difficult, so play it safe and wear appropriate hiking boots. Group reservations for daily use are possible, but gloves and water (up to 2 litres per person) are strongly recommended.

The Hunter Trail starts on the north side of the Barrett Loop and leads up to the top of the peak. The route is steep and winding, with gloves and steel ropes that anchor you to rocks where the surface is bare. This path follows a difficult path typical of the Sonoran Desert, but can also be reached on foot or by bike.

From the westernmost parking lot, head south and along the Calloway Trail, which leads to a surveying platform, you reach the summit.

From the westernmost parking lot, head south on the Calloway Trail to the top of Picacho Peak State Park, south of the parking lot.