Picacho del Diablo

Picacho del Diablo is a granite summit in the Sierra de San Pedro Mártir that rises to 3,096 meters and sits surrounded by deep canyons and desert vegetation. The landscape shows exposed rock faces and shifts between pine forests at higher elevations and dry scrubland in lower areas.

The peak was first documented in 1911 when cartographer Don McClain explored the route. Later expeditions built on this work and opened better access to the area.

The name means Devil's Peak, coming from local stories tied to this place. Visitors sense its importance as the highest point in the region while climbing.

Most visitors plan three days for the expedition and use Camp Noche as the base camp. It helps to start early and pay attention to conditions at height, since weather can shift quickly.

The mountain marks a border zone where pine forests abruptly shift into desert landscape, letting you cross completely different habitats in a short distance. This ecological variety in a small space makes the climb a walk through several climates.