Picacho Peak

lwy678 · Post by **lwy678** » Dec 07 2003 4:16 pm

i am looking for any number of HAZer's to hike Picacho Peak sometime in the next month or so. i am off Wednesday morning thru Saturdays. i've never done Picacho, so at least some experience would be appreciated. Let me know...

olesma · Post by **olesma** » Dec 09 2003 12:28 pm

I'd be interested. I love that hike - very fun. And it is best to do it in the winter when it is cooler outside.

Just let me know of a Saturday when you can do it. I'll likely be available in January any Saturday.

mikedsmith · Post by **mikedsmith** » Dec 10 2003 7:17 am

Most important advice is to watch out for unthinking people dislodging rocks above you. A few years ago Picacho came within a fraction of an inch of being my final hike.

If it's hot, hike the Hunter trail, which keeps you in the shade for longer.

In December I usually hike the sunset trail, it is warmer and of course lives up to its name. It's a couple of miles further but more gentle. Don't start too early, and do enjoy that sunset.

Planning to be there myself sometime around 22nd.

Mike

lwy678 · Post by **lwy678** » Dec 28 2003 12:02 am

In response to olesma's reply: January the 10th is good for me. The earlier the better. i'm in Tempe; do you want to meet somewhere and ride together or take separate vehicles? If you know of anyone else who'd like to go, i say 'the more the merrier'!

hikngrl · Post by **hikngrl** » Dec 28 2003 9:26 am

Darn, I can't make the 10th as I am planning to attend another hike but I can tell you that no matter sun or shade if you want a challenge and lots of fun take Hunter trail up then Sunset vista out! You can both drive out and place a shuttle car at the end of Sunset. That's how I did it and I loved it! I am dying to do it again some day!

hikeaz · Post by **hikeaz** » Dec 30 2003 9:38 am

.... if you've still not done this hike by then, Friend's Hiking Club is headed to Picacho Peak on Feb. 28th.
See: http://www.friendshiking.com/hikes.htm and scroll down.....

lwy678 · Post by **lwy678** » Dec 30 2003 1:48 pm

i checked this out and i may do that hike as well. Thanks for the info! That is a nice site.

lwy678 · Post by **lwy678** » Jan 09 2004 9:16 am

Looks like i'll be going on the friendshiking.com trip on the 28th of February. dcornelius and olesma, if you guys are interested, check out the link in the previous email for the info. Happy trails....

hikeaz · Post by **hikeaz** » Jan 09 2004 9:36 am

Friend's Hiking is also planning a group campout @ Picacho Peak State Park Saturday after the hike.
PM me for details if interested.....

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