The Best Day Hikes In Arizona (difficult) Part 2. Picacho Peak

[@brianpeters9755]

Great trail... Thank you Rob for brining us along.

[@robpelton]

Thanks Brian! It was nice to get out of the tundra for a bit. Hope all is well. Cheers.

[@RichardKeysoftware]

Nice to see you producing vids on the reg again. We missed you.

[@markcummings6856]

☝️, yes!

[@robpelton]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

[@robpelton]

Woo!

[@Ontrail82]

Those morning skies out there are epic! 🙌🏼

[@robpelton]

Desert sunrise/sunsets are hard to beat. Thanks for watching!

[@chrissyhiking]

Wow, those were some stunning views, and the clouds were so pretty!

[@robpelton]

I love it out there. It’s so different from home. Thanks for watching!

[@trailheadjunkie]

Great to see you outside again. Have a great season ✌🏽

[@robpelton]

Thanks, you too!

[@cachemacstrailtime]

Looks like a lot of fun. Anymore, I hit the trail in the early morning no matter where I go. Most trails are just getting very used these days. Great video!

[@robpelton]

100% agreed. Some of these trails are in danger of overuse unfortunately. Thanks for watching!

[@mikeghost7788]

Pro tip! Lmao!!! Miss you my friend, glad to see your doing well. 😊

[@robpelton]

Ha! I love saying that.

[@safromnc8616]

Good advice Rob - I've hiked in that area multiple times and you do (for multiple reasons) need to get out there early. No better feeling than passing the hordes as you are headed down while they are all headed up. + you hopefully miss the worst of the heat.

[@robpelton]

Exactly!

[@markcummings6856]

Great hike. Great video.

[@robpelton]

Thanks! 👍

[@kristalann1973]

Beautiful hike Rob!!

[@robpelton]

Thanks Kristal!

[@mary.mccallum]

Gorgeous hike!

[@robpelton]

Thanks Mary!

[@gentryaustin]

I'm going to be down there in a couple weeks. Did you look into starting (or ending) at the Sunset Vista Trail Head instead? Wondering how the difference in elevation is from that point.

[@robpelton]

I think that’s the longer trail that wraps around and links up on the backside. If so, it's less aggressive on the incline, but longer distance. We opted for the shorter tougher trail. Either way, the segment is fun and challenging. Have fun out there. I did!

[@mattkennedy6234]

I am not an Arizonan but having relatives who live in the Tucson area, I think the locals call it "Peek-achoo" (think a sneezing sound), not "pee-cah-choo".

[@robpelton]

That sounds like the cartoon from Pokémon…haha. My pronunciation was merely phonetic. I can’t say for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@SkitterComic]

I noticed this (and part 1) are state parks. Given the new national park rules for videoing, will you be sticking to state parks?

[@robpelton]

Very good question. The short answer is no. I’d be very surprised if they came after my 5k channel. Me and an iPhone would be the least of their worries I’d think.

[@andyackerman7123]

Pro tip: use more pro tips.

[@robpelton]

Thanks for the tip!