Picacho Peak State Park

Picacho Peak rises 3,374 feet above the Sonoran Desert floor, forming a natural landmark along Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson.

The park grounds witnessed the westernmost battle of the American Civil War in 1862, where Confederate and Union soldiers clashed at Picacho Pass.

Native American tribes utilized this prominent peak as a navigational point through the desert terrain for thousands of years before European settlement.

Multiple steel cables assist climbers in reaching the summit via the Hunter Trail, making the steep sections more manageable for experienced hikers.

Mexican gold poppies carpet the desert floor from late February through March, creating expansive fields of yellow flowers around the volcanic spire.

Location: Pinal County

Inception: 1965

Address: 15520 Picacho Peak Rd, Picacho, AZ 85141, USA 85141 Picacho 85141 Picacho

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 05:00-22:00

Phone: +15204663183

Website: https://azstateparks.com/picacho

GPS coordinates: 32.63111,-111.41556

Latest update: May 27, 2025 15:17