White Tanks Regional Park Trails
Waddell, Arizona
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33°33'51.7"N 112°30'15.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 28.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Network |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
I have not ridden these trails yet, but I was surprised that they were not listed yet on the ST's database. There are 28 miles of multi-use trails in the park, not including the park's Competitive Loop which is already listed on Singletracks. Many of the trails are pretty remote and look much more interesting to me than the Competitive Loop. So I post these trails hoping to stir some interest in the area. There looks to be a pretty challenging outer loop, starting near the entrance of the park, going up Goats Camp trail to Ford Canyon Trail and then Mule Deer back to one's car. That would be about 16 miles long most in desert backcountry. If that didn't work, Mesquite to Ford Canyon to Wildlife trails might make a nice lariat. Or a loop of up Mesquite and down Goat Camp. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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White Tanks Regional Park Trails
White Tanks Regional Park Trails is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Surprise, Arizona. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of White Tanks Regional Park Trails bike trail in Surprise.
https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/white-tanks-regional-park-trails/Never 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.
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- 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 Waddell, Arizona
- Head southeast on W Burton Ave toward N Cortessa Pkwy (26 ft)
- Turn right onto N Cortessa Pkwy (0.7 mi)
- Turn right onto W Olive Ave (2.5 mi)
- Continue onto W White Tank Mountain Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto N Black Canyon Dr (0.2 mi)
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