Near Atalaya + Picacho Loop
Spring time - fun time!
Near Atalaya + Picacho Loop
Nearing the top of Atalaya Mountain on the Atalaya Trail
Near Atalaya + Picacho Loop
Top of Picacho Peak
Near Atalaya + Picacho Loop
Made it to the top!
Near Atalaya + Picacho Loop
One of the fun sections!

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Atalaya + Picacho Loop

3.7 (3 Ratings)
A fun 10-ish mile loop just outside of town.
9.1
mi
Distance
2,616
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
9.07mi
Distance
2,616ft
Elevation Gain
2,616ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
9,130ft
High Point
7,236ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Begin with a relatively tough 3.5-ish mile climb up to the top of Atalaya, then follow the trail along the ridgeline to Picacho. from there, head down to the Cerro Gordo trailhead. Tragically, you'll have to run on southwest on the road for about a half mile, before turning left onto Arroyo Polay.

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