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Review:
Conveniently located in between Phoenix and Tucson, Picacho Peak is a challenging 3,374-foot summit formed by volcanic lava. The route to the top of the mountain is quite difficult, but there are cables and catwalks to help hikers along the more treacherous parts of the trail. Gloves are recommended to grip the cables. Because the mountain is part of Picacho Peak State Park, visitors must pay a small access fee and an additional fee if they wish to use the campground. The area gets extremely hot during the summer months, so the best time to visit is from November through March.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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