Hot Damn . Now that is a hike everyone should try

It felt great to be back on this very challenging trail up to Picacho Peak.  You will want to wear layers of clothing as the mountain shaded us from the sun and wind until we hit the saddle.  Very windy conditions on the back side and in the bowl just prior to the climb to the summit.  The sun kept us warm despite the strong wind.  I love tacking the various sections of cables on the upper section.  Spend about 20 minutes on the peak before heading back down.  Hardest part is the climb back up to the saddle from the back before heading back down to the trail head. I find poles are very useful for the numerous steep downhill sections due to lots of loose rock.  Up and down in 2:45 minutes.