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Picacho Peak State Park

Picacho , AZ

Visitors traveling along I-10 in southern Arizona can’t miss the prominent 1,500-foot peak of Picacho Peak State Park. Though set next to an interstate highway, the park's west face possesses an unspoiled Sonoran Desert setting. The park is celebrated for wildflowers that appear mid-February to early April following good winter rain. Visitors can enjoy the view as they hike the trails that wind up the peak and, often in the spring, overlook a sea of wildflowers.

The park and surrounding area are known for their unique geological significance, outstanding and varied desert growth, and historical importance. The unique shape has been used as a landmark by travelers since prehistoric times. One of the first recordings of the peak was in the 1700s by the Anza Expedition as it passed through the area.