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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.
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.
Route and Elevation
Segments
Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
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Picacho Peak-Parking to Summit | 1.52 mi | 1,391 ft | 17.1% |
Picacho Peak Rd Climb | 0.65 mi | 1,070 ft | 31.0% |
Picacho to the Peak and back | 2.71 mi | 1,407 ft | 0.5% |
The Heart of the Climb | 0.53 mi | 843 ft | 29.4% |
Picacho Peak Rd Climb | 0.51 mi | 673 ft | 24.7% |
Picacho Peak summit to parking | 1.45 mi | -1,375 ft | -17.6% |
Picacho Peak - Top to the saddle | 0.74 mi | -663 ft | -9.9% |
The Steep Climb on the Return | 0.06 mi | 381 ft | 112.3% |
Picacho Peak Rd Climb | 0.23 mi | 381 ft | 31.0% |
Picacho Peak - The saddle to the bottom | 1.01 mi | -1,217 ft | -17.8% |