The park is experiencing a water shortage. No filling will be allowed at the park.
Sunday Yoga with Anita
Picacho Peak State Park
Sundays 9 - 10 a.m.
Join us on Sundays at the park for yoga in the outdoors! All levels are welcome to participate in this hatha yoga session with our volunteer, Anita. The class is free with park admission. A limited supply of loaner yoga mats will be available, but bring your own if you have one.
Meet at the Cholla Ramada.
MORE EVENTS
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Dec. 2, Jan. 1, Feb. 3, April 6
Guided Hikes with Charles - Hunter Trail
Have you ever wanted to get to the peak of Picacho but didn’t want to do it alone? Join our local volunteer Charles! He will guide you and a group of hikers up to the peak via our Hunter or Sunset trails.
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Dec. 3, Feb. 4, April 14, June 2
Touch Table Talk at Picacho
ome on down to the Visitor Center and ask a ranger about our touch table! Learn about the different plants, animals, and minerals here at Picacho Peak. Take a closer look at some animal skulls, feel some cool pelts, and learn about the different minerals on our peak.
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Saturdays, December - January
Picacho Peak Ranger Talks
Come on down to the campground amphitheater and listen in on some of our ranger-led talks! Each week is a new topic and a new opportunity to learn about the desert around us.
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Dec. 9, Jan. 27, Feb. 10, March 23, Apr. 13
Ranger Kira Guided Hikes - Sunset Vista Trail
Have you ever wondered what the top of Picacho Peak looks like? Well, wonder no more! Join our wonderful Ranger Kira on a hike to the peak. You and a few other hikers will be guided up to the top of the mountain via the Sunset Trail.
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Dec. 10, Jan. 7, March 3
Into the Snake Den
Join our park rangers at Picacho Peak State Park and learn about some simply spectacular serpents! From the tricky hognose to the stunning rattler, these snakes are absolutely ecstatic to meet you!
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November - June
Stargazing at Picacho Peak
Join a park ranger at Picacho Peak for a night of stargazing. You'll learn about constellations, wayfinding, and can even peer through a telescope for a closer look at the stars.
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Dec. 16, Jan. 20, Feb. 17, March 16, April 20
Guided Hikes with Charles - Calloway Trail
Join a park volunteer guide on the Hunter Trail and enjoy 360 degree views from the top of Picacho Peak.
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December 17 and February 25
Walk Among the Dinosaurs at Picacho
Walk among the dinosaurs in our Arizona deserts! Millions of years ago, this land belonged to the giants. And the environment was different from the desert you see around you today.
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Dec. 24, Jan. 14, Feb. 18, March 17, Apr. 21
Picacho Peak Bird Walk
Walk the trails with one of our rangers and learn of the many birds inhabiting the Sonoran Desert region!
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Dec. 30, March 30
Ranger Kira Guided Hike - Calloway Trail
Have you ever wanted to learn more about Picacho Peak's trails? Well, wonder no more! Join our wonderful Ranger Kira on a hike at the park. Learn more about the mountain and the surrounding areas, make some new hiking buddies, and enjoy the views.
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January 1, 2024
First Day Hike at Picacho Peak
Start 2024 with a to hikes to choose on the New Year.
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Jan. 6, March 2
Guided Hikes with Charles - Sunset Vista Trail
Have you ever wanted to get to the peak of Picacho but didn’t want to do it alone? Join our local volunteer Charles! He will guide you and a group of hikers up to the peak via our Hunter or Sunset trails.
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Jan. 6 | Mar. 16
Star Party at Picacho Peak
Come out for a night under the stars at Picacho Peak State Park! The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will be on site with high-powered telescopes and guides to the night sky.
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Jan. 13, Feb. 24, March 9
Ranger Kira Guided Hikes - Hunter Trail
Have you ever wondered what the top of Picacho Peak looks like? Well, wonder no more! Join our wonderful Ranger Kira on a hike to the peak. You and a few other hikers will be guided up to the top of the mountain via the Sunset or Hunter trail.
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January 28
PokePeak
Come on down to Picacho Peak and start your Pokemon Go adventure with a ranger by your side! This short hike will bring you to multiple stops where you can catch, collect, and learn about the desert around you and the creatures that might be here.
