Maricopa County

Trails

Trail Name Miles KM Use Rating
Bajada 1.1 1.7 km Shared use              bwmoderate
Black Rock Long Loop 1.3*  2.1* km Hike only  bwmoderate
Black Rock Short Loop 0.5 0.8 km Barrier-free / Hike only bweasiest
Ford Canyon 7.4 11.9 km Shared use bwextremediff
Goat Camp 6.3 10.1 km Shared use bwextremediff
Ironwood 0.9  1.5 km Shared use bwmoderate
Mesquite Canyon 5.0 8.1 km Shared use bwdifficult
Mule Deer (Maricopa Trail) 3.4 5.5 km Shared use bwmoderate
South 1.0               1.7 km Shared use bwmoderate
Waddell  1.0              1.6 km Shared use bweasy
Waterfall  0.9  1.5 km              Barrier-free first 0.5 mile / hike only              bweasiest
Wildlife 0.2               0.3 km  Shared use bweasy
Willow Canyon 1.6  2.7 km Shared use bwmoddifficult
Competitive Track (Total tread         
Sonoran Loop 9.3 15.0 km    

Trail Rating Guide During the hotter months when the temperatures and/or humidity is high, trails will be rated at least one level higher.

Rating Symbol Brief
Definition
Surface Grade Obstacles/
Steps
bweasiest
easiest
Paved Accessible Trail Paved or hard and smooth easiestg None

bweasy
easy

Mostly smooth and wide Dirt with occasional unevenness easyg              2" or less, rocks and ruts
bwmoderate
moderate
Mostly smooth, variable width Dirt with occasional unevenness moderateg <8" rocks and ruts, loose material
bwmoddifficult
moderate difficult
Mostly uneven surfaces Dirt and rock moderatediffg              <12" rocks and ruts, loose material
bwdifficult
difficult
Long rocky segments with possible drops and exposure              Dirt and loose rock with continual unevenness difficultg 12" or taller, loose rocks, exposure to drops
bwextremediff
extremely difficult
Long rocky segments with possible drops and exposure              Dirt and loose rock with continual unevenness mostdiffg              12" or taller, loose rocks, exposure to drops and excessive heat >90F

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