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Arica Road Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 92 Google reviews · Running trail in Casa Grande, Arizona · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Arica Road Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Popular spot featuring a network of hiking and biking trails with varying difficulty levels.
What runners say about Arica Road Trailhead
“Another beautiful day for a hike out here in thr Casa Grande area going towards Tuscon via the I-10.”
“Trails are well marked and various difficulties are offered.”
Always an easy going fun trails to walk and enjoy. Peace and tranquility and beauty around every turn
We rode the spine trail loop that could be connected to another trail to make it longer. Well, that's the loops that we took. We spent half the time walking our bikes. I really enjoyed this trail. Definitely will be back with a bike with meatier tires. It was a full workout and a half definitely a challenge.
Another beautiful day for a hike out here in thr Casa Grande area going towards Tuscon via the I-10. Going clockwise in the mid afternoon, this is a relatively easy loop that provides good shade from the Arizona sun as you make ur way up the mountainside but goes back to open sky as you head back down to surface level.
Nice local hiking trails, lots of trails to choose from if you start at Arica road trailhead. Trails are well marked and various difficulties are offered. Even the ridge trail is not all that hard. Some nice views and seanery. Nicer to hike in the evening if you want some shade and a little milder temperatures!
Trail conditions & character
“If you’re looking for something more serene and peaceful, then the view of the interstate and truck stops probably aren’t ideal as this is what you get here though.”
“After what seemed like a rather long 40 minute drive from Maricopa we arrived to an almost deserted parking lot.”
“All the trail markers need to be redone, signage is missing or damaged.”
“We rode the spine trail loop that could be connected to another trail to make it longer.”
“If you’re looking for something more serene and peaceful, then the view of the interstate and truck stops probably aren’t ideal as this is what you get here though.”
“Some of the trails are rather rocky so be prepared as it makes the ground really uneven.”
Plan your run at Arica Road Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
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