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Picacho Peak State Park, AZ Events

January

1Casa Grande Ruins 200k/125mi Casa Grande - Ride starts at the Round Trip Bike Shop in Casa Grande, goes to the Casa Grande Ruins in Coolidge, and then down south to the beautiful saguaro desert ... more

12 - 14 AGRI-COUNTRY Bluegrass Festival Casa Grande - Fun for everyone. This year's 25th AGRI-COUNTRY Bluegrass Festival promises to be 3 days of FANTASTIC BANDS! GREAT MUSIC & FAMILY FUN! Jamming, Music ... more

21 - 22 Annual Historic Downtown Street Fair Casa Grande - Fine Art Show, display of all the Paint-a-Brella contest entries, car show, historic bicycle tour, continuous entertainment, food. ... more

February

19 - 21 Annual Wuertz Farm Gourd Festival Casa Grande - Three day nationally acclaimed gourd festival featuring over 100 artists and vendors, Arizona Gourd Society judged show, reserved classes, mini gourds ... more

March

16 - 17 Annual Cactus Antique Airplane Fly-In Casa Grande - Hosted by the Arizona Antique Aircraft Association, with emphasis placed on aircraft of yesteryear, 8 am - 5 pm. ... more

17Annual Arizona State Open Chili Championship Casa Grande - Red chili competition, classic car show, arts & crafts, live entertainment, 10 am- 6 pm. ... more

6 - 10 Annual Pinal County Fair Casa Grande - The Annual Pinal County Fair includes rides, games, food, livestock auctions, 4-H displays and competitions, arts and crafts, live entertainment and m ... more

9Annual Le Grande Tour Bicycle Challenge Casa Grande - Tour through desert landscapes around Casa Grande, Coolidge & Eloy, non-competitive ride, includes 100K, 50K & 10-mile family fun ride, 7 am. ... more

October

3 - 5 Copperstate Aviation Expo & Fly-In Casa Grande - Educational forum, flight demonstrations, aircraft displays, helicopter rides, vendors, food court. 8a-5p. ... more

12Halloween Carnival Casa Grande - There will be game booths, entertainment, costume and pumpkin carving contests and as always, lots of CANDY! We invite you and your family to the park ... more

December

23Breakfast with Santa Casa Grande - Casa Grande Parks & Recreation Department will sponsor this morning of holiday fun. Parents may register their child(ren) ages 4-10 for a fee of $10. ... more

Picacho Peak State Park Trails

Picacho Peak State Park Trails
Hiking trails at the park vary in difficulty. Weather can be unpredictable. Please be safe and wear suitable hiking boots. Gloves and water (2 liters per person) are strongly recommended.

Hunter Trail: 2.0 miles; difficult; begins on the north side from Barrett Loop and goes to the top of the peak. The trail climbs a resistant path typical of the Sonoran desert. The route is steep and twisting, with steel cables (gloves are recommended) anchored into the rock in places where the surface is bare.

Sunset Vista Trail: 3.1 miles; moderate first 2 miles, becoming difficult; travels on the south side from the westernmost parking area and goes to top of peak.

Calloway Trail: 0.7 miles; moderate; leads to an overlook.

Nature Trail: 0.5 miles; easy; includes interpretive signs.

Children's Cave Trail: 0.2 miles; easy; includes interpretive signs.

Park Area Events