White Tanks 4 miles
Easy to Moderate 4 mile walk
October 19, 2024  ·  Waddell, AZ
Meet at 8:30 AM @ White Tank Nature Center/Library (BEFORE ENTERING THE PARK)
Start at 8:45
NOTE: A $7 entry fee or Maricopa County Parks pass is required to enter the White Tank Regional Park. We can carpool from the Nature Center/Library to minimize out-of-pocket expense.

Hike: 3.7 miles Moderate with minimal elevation gain
Hike leader: Brent Price

We will make an easy loop starting on Mesquite Canyon Trail to Waddell then to Ford Canyon back to the staging area. The trails are nicely packed and wide with the beautiful White Tank Mountains in the background. The elevation gain is minimal and except for the desert landscape, reminiscent of the Meseta. A perfect setting for conversation about the Camino. 
LOCATION
20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ 85355
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Location: 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ 85355
About Your Hike Leader
About Your Hike Leader

Brent is a transplant from Washington State, making Arizona his home about two years ago. He walked the Camino from St. Jean Pied de Port this past Spring; April 27 - June 3.

What to Bring

Water

Hat

Sunscreen

Your own first aid kit

Snacks

Poles (may be helpful on the .25 mile moderate climb and descent)

A leave-no-trace toilet kit

Facilities

There is NO WATER at the Trailhead.

There are portable toilets so bring your own toilet paper and hand sanitizer.

Guidelines

Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Call or text your hike leader Tina 602.722.0612 if you are unable to make it or are running late.

No dogs allowed due to chapter liability. 

We will share the trail with other hikers and mountain bikers so despite our engaging conversations we will be aware of our surroundings and courteous by stepping off the trail or walking single file when necessary. 

Reminders: Our chapter activities are led by volunteers. Donativo contributions (cash only) are greatly appreciated and are used to support future activities. Look for the orange donativo jar by the signup at the beginning of each hike. 

We always gather in the spirit of the Camino; therefore the hike leader will maintain awareness of the pace of the group, and will stop periodically at trail intersections to allow all participants to catch up. Hikers/walkers are differently abled and will not finish at the same time. There will be a sweep for larger groups and no hiker will be abandoned. Please review the trail description before signing up to be sure the hike is right for you and your abilities. 

Directions

Please note freeway construction restrictions along Valley freeways may impact travel time. Visit https://azdot.gov/weekend-freeway-travel-advisory and plan your route and travel time accordingly. 

WHITE TANK MOUNTAIN REGIONAL PARK

20304 White Tank Mountain Rd, Waddell, AZ

From 303 - Go WEST on NORTHERN AVE

NORTH on COTTON LANE to Olive Ave

WEST on OLIVE AVE which turns into WHITE TANK MOUNTAIN RD

PAY $7 ENTRANCE FEE (or show Maricopa County annual pass)

CONTINUE ~ 2 MILES

TRAILHEAD STAGING AREA will be on the RIGHT