How difficult is Sunset Vista Trail?

Sunset Vista Trail is rated difficult. It is 5.4 miles long with 2,818 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Is Sunset Vista Trail suitable for kids?

Sunset Vista Trail is not typically recommended for young children due to length, exposure, or technical terrain. Older kids with hiking experience may be fine — use your judgment based on your family's comfort level.

DifficultOut and Back

Picacho Peak State Park/Arizona

Sunset Vista Trail

Picacho, Arizona

5.4 mi

Distance

2,818 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 36m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Sunset Vista Trail is an out-and-back trail in Picacho Peak State Park, managed by Arizona State Parks & Trails, in Pinal County, Arizona. It is 5.4 miles long and gains 2,818 feet. The nearest town is Picacho, Arizona, about 4 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:567 ft

Max:954 ft

Gain:859 ft

Loss:859 ft

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
Point	Distance from start	Elevation
Start	0.0 mi	571 ft
High point	2.6 mi	954 ft
End	5.4 mi	571 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Out & Back

Official sources & verification

Managed by Arizona State Parks & Trails

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Source of truth

Picacho Peak State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.

Where it is

Nearest town:: Picacho, AZ · about 4 mi away
County:: Pinal County, AZ
Jurisdiction:: Picacho Peak State Park · Arizona State Parks & Trails

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

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Operator:(520) 466-3183

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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