Programs & Events
Picacho Peak State Park
Hike the Peak on Hunter Trail
Saturday, October 7, 2017 9 a.m.
Join a park volunteer guide on the Hunter Trail and enjoy 360-degree views from the top of Picacho Peak.
October Evening Program
Every Saturday in October 4 p.m.
Join a park ranger in the campground amphitheater for a 30-minute program. Topics vary, please call the park directly at (520) 466-3183 for current schedule.
Beginner Guide Hike
Saturday, October 21, 2017 10 a.m.
Learn a little about hiking safety and enjoy the scenic surroundings as you hike the Calloway trail up to an overlook below the face of Picacho Peak.
Family Campout
November 4-5
Arizona Family Campout Program weekends are designed for families that have little or no experience camping. We will introduce you to the great experiences you can share with your family and inspire you to continue to explore the great outdoors!
Picacho Peak via Sunset Vista Trail
Saturday, November 4, 2017 10 a.m.
Join a park volunteer guide on the scenic Sunset Vista Trail that will lead you to the top of Picacho Peak. This is a challenging hike that involves steep switchbacks, rock scrambles, climbing up several cableways and an elevation change of 1,300 feet.
Evening Program
Every Saturday in November 4 p.m.
Join a park ranger in the campground amphitheater for a 30-minute program. Topics vary, please call the park directly at (520) 466-3183 for current schedule.
Beginner Guided Hike
Saturday, November 18, 2017 10 a.m.
Learn a little about hiking safety and enjoy the scenic surroundings as you hike the Calloway trail up to an overlook below the face of Picacho Peak. Elevation gain 300 feet. 1.5 miles round-trip, about 1.5 hours.
Hike the Peak on Hunter Trail
Saturday, December 2, 2017 10 a.m.
Join a park volunteer guide on the Hunter Trail and enjoy 360-degree views from the top of Picacho Peak. This is a challenging hike that involves steep switchbacks, rock scrambles, climbing up several cableways and an elevation change of 1,600 feet.
Beginner Guided Hike
Saturday, December 16, 2017 10 a.m.
Learn a little about hiking safety and enjoy the scenic surroundings as you hike the Calloway trail up to an overlook below the face of Picacho Peak. Elevation gain 300 feet. 1.5 miles round-trip, about 1.5 hours.
Coffee with a Ranger
Every Tuesday in January and February 2018 9:30 a.m.
Meet our staff and volunteers and get your questions answered. (Bring your own coffee mug.)
First Day Hike - Calloway Trail
Monday, January 1, 2018 10 a.m.
Hike the Calloway trail up to an overlook below the face of Picacho Peak. This trail is moderately difficult. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring a water bottle. Elevation gain 300 feet. 1.5 miles round-trip, about 1.5 hours.
Campfire Chat
Every Saturday in January and February 2018 4:30 p.m.
Don’t feel like building your own campfire? Meet new friends and make memories at ours! Bring your own chair and beverage to the campfire circle adjacent to the campground amphitheater. Don’t forget your roasting sticks and marshmallows!
Picacho Peak via Sunset Vista Trail
Saturday, January 6, 2018 10 a.m.
Join a park volunteer guide on the scenic Sunset Vista Trail that will lead you to the top of Picacho Peak. This is a challenging hike that involves steep switchbacks, rock scrambles, climbing up several cableways and an elevation change of 1,300 feet. Total distance is 6.2 miles round-trip and takes about 5 hours to complete.
Beginner Guided Hike
Saturday, January 20, 2018 10 a.m.
Learn a little about hiking safety and enjoy the scenic surroundings as you hike the Calloway trail up to an overlook below the face of Picacho Peak. Elevation gain 300 feet. 1.5 miles round-trip, about 1.5 hours.
Hike the Peak on Hunter Trail
Saturday, February 3, 2018 10 a.m.
Join a park volunteer guide on the Hunter Trail and enjoy 360-degree views from the top of Picacho Peak. This is a challenging hike that involves steep switchbacks, rock scrambles, climbing up several cableways and an elevation change of 1,600 feet. Total distance is 4 miles round-trip and takes 4-5 hours to complete.
Live Music – The Marty Davis Show
Saturday, February 3, 2018 4 p.m.
Enjoy some good old Western Music that tells the story of our cowboy heritage as it was presented in the movies on the Silver Screen. Reminisce about the days when the West was still “wild” and the good guys always won.
Beginner Guided Hike
Saturday, February 17, 2018 10 a.m.
Learn a little about hiking safety and enjoy the scenic surroundings as you hike the Calloway trail up to an overlook below the face of Picacho Peak. Elevation gain 300 feet. 1.5 miles round-trip, about 1.5 hours.
Campfire Chat
Every Saturday in March 4:30 p.m.
Don’t feel like building your own campfire? Meet new friends and make memories at ours! Bring your own chair and beverage to the campfire circle adjacent to the campground amphitheater. Don’t forget your roasting sticks and marshmallows!
Picacho Peak via Sunset Vista Trail
Saturday, March 3, 2018 10 a.m.
Join a park volunteer guide on the scenic Sunset Vista Trail that will lead you to the top of Picacho Peak. This is a challenging hike that involves steep switchbacks, rock scrambles, climbing up several cableways and an elevation change of 1,300 feet. Total distance is 6.2 miles round-trip and takes about 5 hours to complete.
Coffee with a Ranger
Every Tuesday in March 9:30 a.m.
Meet our staff and volunteers and get your questions answered. (Bring your own coffee mug.)
Beginner Guided Hike
Saturday, March 17, 2018 10 a.m.
Learn a little about hiking safety and enjoy the scenic surroundings as you hike the Calloway trail up to an overlook below the face of Picacho Peak. Elevation gain 300 feet. 1.5 miles round-trip, about 1.5 hours.
Hike the Peak on Hunter Trail
Saturday, April 7, 2018 8 a.m.
Get an early start to beat the heat and join a park volunteer guide on the Hunter Trail and enjoy 360-degree views from the top of Picacho Peak. This is a challenging hike that involves steep switchbacks, rock scrambles, climbing up several cableways and an elevation change of 1,600 feet. Total distance is 4 miles round-trip and takes 4-5 hours to complete.
Civil War in the Southwest
Saturday, November 17, 2018 9am. - 4pm.
Join us for the annual re-enactment celebration, same place, different time. This event has been moved from March 2018 to November 2018. We'll have cooler weather & a bigger event to celebrate the start of the re-enactment season.
