Mesquite Trail (Lower) to Goat Camp Trail (R2R)
Sat, Apr 26
|White Tank Library - 5:30am start
White Tanks Library to Mesquite Trail (from the Library) toward Goat Camp Trail. We will carpool from Anthem (4:40am) and plan to be hiking by 5:30am.
Time & Location
Apr 26, 2025, 4:40 AM – 12:30 PM MST
White Tank Library - 5:30am start, 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd Waddell, AZ 85355
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About the event
White Tanks Library to Mesquite Trail (lower) to Goat Camp Trail is roughly 18 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Waddell, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. The trail is primarily used for hiking and trail running and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Distance: 18 miles Elevation Gain:3,200 feet
Route Type:Out & Back
dogs on leash hiking running views wild flowers wildlife rocky
For the first mile and a quarter one experiences a gradual incline , walking on soft white sand for about one half mile, then the trail becomes rocky and towards the end more and larger rocks with steeper climbs. Up to the three mile marker, the trail narrows with very steep inclines and you need to know how to place your feet and to…