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Maricopa Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Running trail in Mesa, Arizona · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Maricopa Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Maricopa Trail
Rode it for the first time with my son yesterday, from Usery Rd. west to Power Rd., and couldn’t get enough of it so rode it again with my other son today. Absolutely spectacular desert scenery on this expertly designed, single-track windy trail.
We were the only hikers amongst the friendly mountain bikers. I enjoy every turn and twist. The desert in spring is a very colorful place.
We hiked the Wild Horse trail from Usary Pass road to the Bush Hwy. Very scenic. Great variety of cactus and wonderful Senoran sunset.
Plan your run at Maricopa Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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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