Quail Trail
Goodyear, Arizona
| Address: | ~14501-14995 W Trailhead Dr, Goodyear, AZ 85338, USA |
| GPS: |
33°22'54.8"N 112°22'49.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 1.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Point A to B |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trails/Routes: | 1.0 mi |
Pet Friendly
Hike, Horseback, and Mountain Bike
Quail Trail is the access trail from the Nature Center to the main trail system. It is a pretty steep climb, but smooth and steady. Courtesy of trailforks.com
Quail Trail is a spur trail in the Estrella Mountain Regional Park. It connects the Nature Center trailhead to the Baseline Trail. Quail Trail is a spur trail in the Estrella Mountain Regional Park. It connects the Nature Center trailhead to the Baseline Trail. $6 entry fee per car. Courtesy of AllTrails.com
More Information
Add ResourceNever modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
Read More
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Goodyear, Arizona
- Head west on W Western Ave toward S Litchfield Rd (157 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto S Litchfield Rd (0.7 mi)
- Turn right onto MC 85 (1.2 mi)
- Turn left onto S Bullard Ave (2.0 mi)
- Turn right onto W Vineyard Ave (0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto Casey Abbot Dr N (1.0 mi)
- Continue onto S 143rd Dr (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto W Casey Abbott Rd S (0.6 mi)
- Turn left onto W Trailhead DrDestination will be on the left(0.1 mi)
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