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White Tank Mountain Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 408 Google reviews · Running trail in Waddell, Arizona · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from White Tank Mountain Regional Park'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.
Family-friendly park featuring easy to rustic trails for hiking plus picnic tables and grills and a playground.
What runners say about White Tank Mountain Regional Park
“The park is well maintained with great facilities.”
“The waterfall trail has beautiful scenery and is a fun easy hike for most people, and if you want something longer then Black Rock Trail is a great option.”
“The waterfall trail has beautiful scenery and is a fun easy hike for most people, and if you want something longer then Black Rock Trail is a great option.”
Was my first time to Arizona on a quick weekend trip to visit family and came to the park around sunset. Wish I had more time to explore and hike the trails to enjoy more of what the park had to offer. Looked like there were many families enjoying the camping area and the many public grill areas.
My husband and I spent the Christmas holiday in our Winnebago van camping and hiking. This is by far one of the best regional parks in Arizona. Clean. Staff was great. Arizona sunrises are the best. The landscape was breathtaking. If you can't spend the night then just go for the day.
I love coming to the White Tanks when I'm in town visiting family. I'm an archaeologist and an avid birdwatcher. This park is great for both of those interests. The petroglyphs are beautiful and well preserved. The wildlife pond is great for birdwatching. It's only a 0.2 mile walk there and back.
Takes about an hour to an hour and half to hike this trail. Starting point has bathroom facilities and water spot. First part of tail is paved then turns to gravel. Pretty easy hike. Would recommend proper foot wear and water. Sometimes when you get to top you can see a small waterfall not always though. Dog friendly.
Trail conditions & character
“If you like desert landscape with wild plants and Saguaro Cactus and camping at the base of mountains with a 270 degree Mountain View, then this is the place for you!”
“Bathroom and showers were clean which was great because I visited during the government shutdown and wasn't sure if the funding issues were affecting state and county parks.”
“) Hadn't been out here since they paved the roads.”
“We did the black rock loop trail and the waterfall hike linked together.”
Plan your run at White Tank Mountain Regional Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitemaricopacountyparks.net
- Phone(602) 506-2930
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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