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Canal/Hawes Trail Head Park and Ride
4.5 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Running trail in Mesa, Arizona · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Canal/Hawes Trail Head Park and Ride'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.
What runners say about Canal/Hawes Trail Head Park and Ride
If you have the tenacity you can see views like this. It’s a great spot to park to access some amazing bike trails. If you are a hiker and trailer runner be aware of mountain bikers these trails were primarily built for riders. All the riders I d come across are nice. There’s enough single track for everyone to enjoy.
Great technical trail to the mineshaft. Not for beginners. Make sure you bring spare inter-tubes. A friend who did not have stans in his tubeless tires rode over some spurs (they are all over the trails) and lost tire pressure in both tires fast. Fortunately, I had brought a set of two inner tubes to save the day
There is enough room to pull our 28ft travel trailer through on a weekend for some day time trail riding. The overpasses create some shade too. Easy access to some of the plazas father down that you may not be able to access with an RV, van, or camper.
This is a great Trail if you're hiking biking or just seeking for some fun entertainment come out and check it out
Trail conditions & character
“I found two o-markers in an hour or so having arrived a little late.”
“There’s enough single track for everyone to enjoy.”
Plan your run at Canal/Hawes Trail Head Park and Ride
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.
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