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Picacho Peak State Park

- 4,959-foot-high volcanic mountain in southern Pinal County, Arizona - Picacho Peak is made of rhyolite, which is mostly quartz and feldspar ... not a volcanic cone, but is part of a partially eroded volcanic flow - The peak is well-known for outstanding displays of spring wildflowers, especially the Mexican Gold Poppies ("Simply mind-boggling!" says Jim) - Picacho Peak is also the name of a state park that surrounds the peak - Picacho Peak is also the site of the only Civil War battle in Arizona territory , which took place in 1862 - Located about 40 miles northwest of Tucson along Interstate Highway I-10 Website ==>  azstateparks.com/picacho Map A view from inside park grounds ...

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