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Picacho Peak via Hunter Trail

Hiking Trail

Hard
2.81 mi
1,845 ft
A short, but difficult hike with hundreds of miles of desert views.

This hike is steep the entire time. There are sections with cables for hikers to be able to pull themselves up the trail. Gloves are recommended.
Created By
Scenic Route AZ

Route and Elevation

Segments

NameDistanceElev. Diff.Avg. Grade
Picacho Peak-Parking to Summit1.52 mi1,391 ft17.1%
Picacho Peak Rd Climb0.65 mi1,070 ft31.0%
Picacho to the Peak and back2.71 mi1,407 ft0.5%
The Heart of the Climb0.53 mi843 ft29.4%
Picacho Peak Rd Climb0.51 mi673 ft24.7%
Picacho Peak summit to parking1.45 mi-1,375 ft-17.6%
Picacho Peak - Top to the saddle0.74 mi-663 ft-9.9%
The Steep Climb on the Return0.06 mi381 ft112.3%
Picacho Peak Rd Climb0.23 mi381 ft31.0%
Picacho Peak - The saddle to the bottom1.01 mi-1,217 ft-17.8%