Hike Log
Picacho-February’s Finest
Trailhead
Hunter
Type of hike
Day hike
Trail conditions
Trail in good condition
Road
Road suitable for all vehicles
Bugs
No Bugs
Snow
Snow free
Also on this hike
The weather was perfect. Warm with a nice breeze. This was one of the harder hikes I’ve done but I love all the scrambling. Most people I talked to said they had really sore arms the next day from all the cables. I didn’t use the cables. I prefer using canyoneering techniques. This was tough on my old knees, but a lot of fun!
I’d love to know more about the technique you used to avoid cables 🙂
I’ve done a lot of canyoneering in Utah, learning how to maneuver slot canyons using handholds and footholds. I also took some climbing classes to improve my scrambling skills. I wore approach shoes for good grip and just worked the rock. I don’t have a lot of upper body strength so I can’t rely on pulling myself up.