Feb 28, 2026 10:00 AM –10:30 AM

Curious About Cactus At Picacho Peak State Park

Youch! The Sonoran Desert is home to many different prickly cacti. Some are thin, some are round, some are tiny, and some are the size of buildings!

Join a ranger on a 30-minute short walk around the Sage Ramada as we identify the many types of cacti you can find at the park, including the famous Saguaro. There will be time after the program to ask further questions.

Bring your questions, water, sun protection, a hat, and a good pair of hiking shoes.

Admission

Free
Mapped location of Curious About Cactus At Picacho Peak State Park

Picacho Peak State Park

15520 Picacho Peak State Park Picacho, Arizona
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Upcoming Dates

  • Saturday, February 28
  • Saturday, March 14
  • Saturday, March 28

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Picacho Peak State Park

*Note that the park is undergoing infrastructure improvements, stay clear of construction zones. There is also a water shortage in the park as of 10/2025 so no filling will be allowed. Check the park website for the latest information. Picacho Peak State Park is a towering, prominent natural wonder in the middle of the Sonoran Desert, about an 18-mile straight shot up Interstate 10 from Downtown Marana. The peaks' prominence has made it an important navigational landmark for the various people groups who have inhabited the Sonoran Desert for thousands of years. The 1,500-foot peak can be...
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