Picachoのおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

Picacho Peak is one of the most recognizable landmarks in southern Arizona. It stands 1500 feet above the desert floor, offering incredible views in all directions. To access the summit, you will need to use metal cables anchored in the rocks. Gloves and a good sense of adventure are recommended.

The Hunter Trail is a well maintained and not too difficult trail in Picacho Peak State Park. It leads to a path that takes you to Picacho Peak, which is a different trail that involves scrambling and using cables to ascend, so if you decide to continue to the peak, make sure you are prepared.

One of only 3 or so Via Ferratas in Arizona, what a hike! Some parts are not for the squeamish and those afraid of heights. Please know, what you are in for before attempting this hike. I saw few people who looked prepared. To me, they courted danger unnecessarily. Just a few days after I had hiked it, another person fell to their death. So I felt less bad to look a bit dorky being the only one who wore a Via Ferrata harness. Many apparently do just fine without it, but if something bad happens due to negligence on my part, I would have a hard time forgiving myself. So, enough said. Enjoy the heck out of this adventure, and I wish you an awesome time.

The end of the Calloway Trail is an overlook with a view to the south and east, just past the top of a little saddle. This overlook provides a nice view of the Tortolitas and Catalinas, for what is a fairly short (though steep in sections) hike.