Near Picacho Peak - Atalaya Mountain Connector
Spring time - fun time!
Near Picacho Peak - Atalaya Mountain Connector
Top of Picacho Peak
Near Picacho Peak - Atalaya Mountain Connector
Made it to the top!
Near Picacho Peak - Atalaya Mountain Connector
One of the fun sections!
Near Picacho Peak - Atalaya Mountain Connector
Atlaya Mountain approach.

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Picacho Peak - Atalaya Mountain Connector

5.0 (2 Ratings)
A nice connector trail from one mountain top to another.
1.4
mi
Distance
814
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.43mi
Distance
814ft
Elevation Gain
145ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
9,124ft
High Point
8,310ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail connects Picacho Peak to Atalaya Mountain on good singletrack with short steep sections. Start at the top of Picacho Peak and after admiring the view head south to Atalaya Mountain on trails that feel like you are much further away from civilization than you really are.

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