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Usery Mountain Regional Park Nature Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Running trail in Mesa, Arizona · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Usery Mountain Regional Park Nature Center'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.
Nature preserve offering mountain-biking paths, hiking trails, reptiles and picnic areas.
What runners say about Usery Mountain Regional Park Nature Center
“Outside, there are shaded water fountains and restrooms that are for the most part clean.”
“This is the place to go if you want to see how beautiful the desert is.”
The nature center here is actually located outside of the park entrance which can throw some people off. Basically, it's right on your left hand side while driving in. There's plenty of parking here, and from this lot, you can take their newest trail loop- Lost Sheep and Chain Fruit.
Wonderful desert hiking and some amazing views this is also a great place for stargazing and sunsets usery mountain Park is a must stop destination
So many different hiking trails to choose from at all different difficultly levels. Day pass is $7; absolutely worth every penny.
We mountain biked the mainly single track trails. The staff was very helpful and pleasant.
Trail conditions & character
“Wonderful desert hiking and some amazing views this is also a great place for stargazing and sunsets usery mountain Park is a must stop destination”
“Outside, there are shaded water fountains and restrooms that are for the most part clean.”
“Outside, there are shaded water fountains and restrooms that are for the most part clean.”
Plan your run at Usery Mountain Regional Park Nature Center
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitemaricopacountyparks.net
- Phone(480) 984-0032
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–4 PM |
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