Sunset Vista Trail is a 5.4 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Picacho, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Picacho Peak State Park charges an entrance fee of $7/vehicle. Visitors entering on foot or bicycle are $3. This hike contains a cable climb approximately 2 miles into the route. Please keep this in mind if you are bringing your pet.
Easy access from I-10, about 40 miles north of Tucson. Look for signs to Picacho Peak State Park. There is a moderate admission fee for day-use.
April 8, 2021I’m from out of state and not familiar with the area and it was easy to find. The state park cost $7 to get into and has a decent amount of parking spots. I went on April 7th and had some fantastic weather only in the low 90’s. There is not much shaded spots on the trail. It was a fun and challenging hike. My Apple Watch said 6.33 miles and 1,986ft in gain, which took me 2 hours and 31 minutes of hiking time. I veered off course slightly which added some distance. Only saw a few other people on the trail and would recommend the drive to location!
April 5, 2021Really well done trails. STEEP, narrow and scary... But well worth the effort. Take plenty of H2O
March 29, 2021Very nice trail, it's very challenging at the end so bring gloves. I loved looking into the valley to the right going up. Bring sunscreen it's very hot.
March 28, 2021Awesome! Wish we didn’t have time constraints. Lots of saguaro and views non stop. Too hot for dogs unless you go at dawn.
March 28, 2021Definitely difficult.
March 28, 2021March 28, 2021Very unique trail - a lot of fun! The cables are super sturdy, but gloves are definitely very helpful. If you have any rock climbing ability, the cables are not necessary. There’s good footing and holds the whole way up. Amazing views from the top !
March 28, 2021Great hike. Left our campsite first thing in the morning and walked over to Sunset Vista TH to start the hike. Half way thru I decided I didn't want to do the out and back. Decided at some point to go over the saddle and drop down Hunter. Great hike but plan accordingly. Views to die for on the Sunset side.
March 27, 2021March 26, 2021March 25, 2021March 22, 2021Awesome!
March 21, 2021March 20, 2021It was a challenging hike for a 71 year old but worth it and unbelievably gratifying!!
March 19, 2021Watch your step, it’s a rocky tough trail and if you make a misstep you may not have a chance to do it again. But it’s worth it !
March 15, 2021Awesome. You won't regret it.
March 14, 2021Most rewarding hike I’ve ever done! I’m a beginner so this was a challenging one for me. There’s no shade, so if you’re planning on going all the way to the top I recommend bringing LOTS of water. I didn’t think that gloves were necessary because the cables were grippy enough as is, but maybe on a hot day they would be nice.
March 8, 2021March 7, 2021March 7, 2021Well marked trail. Gloves highly recommended.
March 6, 2021Such a fun hike! Just make sure to bring enough water, especially as it’s getting hotter in town!
March 5, 2021A challenge for me but good. I should of went much earlier. Getting too hot already.
February 28, 2021Great hike! Glad we made it to the top
