Picacho Peak State Park - February 2007
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It was my last day in Arizona (I live in Colorado) and
Joel and I trekked over to Picacho Peak State Park between Tucson and Phoenix. The
park entrance is really close to Interstate 10 adn take a look at Picacho Peak in the adjacent photo.
Yes! That peak really is as steep as it looked, and the mountain's summit is where we were headed! |
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Here is a picture near the beginning of the Hunter Trail. |
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The trail heads on the other (westerly) side of the mountain, and there are MANY saguaros in this desert region. Note all those saguaros down along hte desert floor! |
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Near the top of the summit, I got a nice shot looking towards the east, which includes the state park headquarters.
It should be noted that there are quite a few steep stretches of the trail that require metal ropes and hand railings.
The park is very clear that this hike is only for experienced hikers. |
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At the Picacho Peak summit. :) |
