Picacho Peak Trail
Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, Doña Ana County, NM
Out-and-back trail in Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, Doña Ana County, NM. Hiking.
- Distance
- 6.8 mi (10.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,739 ft (530 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 5 min
- High point
- 4,898 ft (1,493 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Questions about Picacho Peak Trail
How long is Picacho Peak Trail?
Picacho Peak Trail is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 5 min. It climbs 1,739 ft (530 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,898 ft (1,493 m).
How hard is Picacho Peak Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Picacho Peak Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Picacho Peak Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: gravel.
Is this a good week for Picacho Peak Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Long Connecting Trail Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km)
- Westridge Trail Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument · Easy · 2.1 mi (3.4 km)
- Presa Trail Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument · Moderate · 4.3 mi (7 km)
- Canyon Loop Trail Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument · Moderate · 6.9 mi (11.1 km)
- Short Connecting Trail Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
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