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Estrella Mountain Competitive Track

4.5 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Running trail in Tolleson, Arizona · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Loop distance
15 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Estrella Mountain Competitive Track'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.

Natural surface15 miLoopScenicHillyTrailhead parking

What runners say about Estrella Mountain Competitive Track

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (37 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Just a beautiful place in the desert.”

It’s probably my favorite in the West Valley. Rarely see a soul because it is relatively difficult. 5 miles of pure bliss! It’s fast too. I can normally blaze it out in 45 or less.

★★★★★ — Mitch , Sep 2019

We came here for my stepsons cross country meet. The views and trails are beautiful. I love being about to see the race track also.

★★★★★ — Nicole , Nov 2024

Long Loop is a fun Cross Country MTB ride. Went out there about three hours before dark and it was magical out in the desert. Felt like I was a cowboy but with a bike.

★★★★★ — Jared , Nov 2021

Love this trail. Surprisingly challenging 15mile long loop for mountain biking. Peaceful and beautiful hills. Safe trailhead for parking.

★★★★★ — Craig , Jan 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 37 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“Good views of the mountains, cactus, and city in the distance.”

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🔁 Loop trail 6 mentions

“Long climb up and lots of twisty descending on the second half of the blue loop (10 mile loop)”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 5 mentions

“Rocky, with some fun technical sections.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“Safe trailhead for parking.”

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+) 5 mentions

“Long climb up and lots of twisty descending on the second half of the blue loop (10 mile loop)”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“You will your exercise done here, many up and down small hill on the beginners track (JR), Can’t wait to the the experts track.”

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Plan your run at Estrella Mountain Competitive Track

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
  • Loop distance15 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Phone(623) 932-3811

Where to find Estrella Mountain Competitive Track

W South Mountain Ave, Tolleson, AZ 85353

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.