Picacho Peak trails

The Hunter Trail to Picacho Peak offers a challenging yet rewarding hiking experience. As you ascend, you'll encounter steep switchbacks and sections requiring the use of fixed cables to navigate exposed rock faces. Upon reaching the summit, panoramic views of the Sonoran Desert, including expansive saguaro…

Distance: 3.3 mi • Elevation gain: 2,280 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,120 ft

Hike to Picacho Peak via Hunter Trail in Picacho Peak State Park #Hiking #Desert #Mountain

Distance: 2.8 mi • Elevation gain: 2,326 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,117 ft

The Picacho Peak Trail offers a rewarding hike with a relatively moderate challenge. As you climb through juniper and pine forests, you'll be treated to increasingly expansive views, especially after the switchbacks near the top. The summit rewards you with stunning 360-degree vistas of Santa Fe and the…

Distance: 3.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,266 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,504 ft

Loop hike to Picacho Peak via Sunset Vista Trail, Hunter Trail, Barret Loop and Picacho Peak Road in the Picacho Peak State Park. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Nature #Park

Distance: 6.8 mi • Elevation gain: 2,897 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,173 ft

Loop hike from Paso Picacho Campground to Cuyamaca Peak via Azalea Trail, Conejos Trail and Lookout Road in the Cuyamaca Mountain State Wilderness. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Wilderness

Distance: 7.3 mi • Elevation gain: 1,873 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,463 ft