📜 Monument commemorating the Battle of Picacho Pass, the westernmost battle of the American Civil War.🔍 Located within Picacho Peak State Park, Arizona, site of an annual reenactment. # Why Go ⚔️ Learn about a significant Civil War battle 🚶 Walk a historical loop trail with interpretive signs 🏞️ Explore Picacho Peak State Park 🌸 See desert wildflowers in spring (late Feb-early Apr) 🎭 Witness annual battle reenactments (March) # Why Avoid ⚠️ Monument glorifies the Confederacy, may cause distress # Tips 🗓️ Visit late February to early April for wildflowers 📍 Monument is off Memorial Loop, near visitor center ☀️ Visit fall through spring, mornings ideal 💧 Bring plenty of water, little shade # Cost 💰 Park entrance fee applies. # 🅿️ Parking Parking available near the park's visitor center and at the trailhead.