Desert Trails Park in Mesa, AZ

Desert Trails Park in Mesa, AZ Desert Trails Park in Mesa, AZ

It does not charge an entry fee. The park is open daily from sunrise to 10 PM .

It offers you a pump track, 2 hiking trails, and 7 biking trails.

Desert Trail Park Amenities

Desert Trail Park Amenities
Desert Trail Park Amenities

All these facilities are accessible free of charge to the public.

🍽️ Picnic Areas

  • Two shaded picnic ramadas
    Available on a first-come, first-served basis.

🚻 Restroom Facilities

  • Restroom facilities are available within the park for visitor convenience.

πŸš— Parking

  • The park includes a designated parking lot for easy access.

πŸ₯Ύ Hiking Trails

There are 2 hiking trails in the park:

Trail NameLengthTrail TypeDifficultyEstimated TimeElevation GainUsage
Perimeter Trail (Rollie Pollie Loop)~0.75 miles (1.2 km)LoopEasy~15–20 minutesMinimalShared by hikers and bikers
Up-and-Over Trail~0.5 miles (0.8 km)Out-and-backModerate~10–15 minutes~34 feetShared by hikers and bikers

πŸš΅β€β™‚οΈ Mountain Biking Trails

It offers 7 trails for biking.

Runaway Train Flow Trail

This easy trail is specially made for beginners and provide them a perfect starting point.

It is 500 feet long with mild elevation of 25 feet. It only takes 1-2 minutes to complete.

I recommend you to start from here and move up to Squirrel Catcher and then Double Trouble.

Double Trouble

Double Trouble is almost 900 feet long and drops about 70 feet. It’s a fast, intense ride that takes 1 to 4 minutes.

This trail is only for expert riders. Beginners and intermediates should avoid it.

You must commit to all features because gap jumps have no way around them.

Butte Pass

This trail is about 0.17 miles long and usually takes around 3 minutes to ride.

Butte Pass is an intermediate singletrack trail with a good mix of uphill and downhill riding.

It gives you a more traditional mountain biking feel with natural dirt and moderate hills.

Coyote Crossing

Coyote Crossing is not suitable for professional or expert level biking. But it is another best option for beginners.

This neighborhood trail system has three clear loops: Coyote Perimeter Trail (0.98 miles), Barrel Trail (0.31 miles), and Arroyo Trail (0.25 miles).

These short loops are made for the casual activities.

Rollie Pollie Perimeter Trail

It is one of the easiest trail of the park.

It is like approximately 0.4 miles long with minimal elevation change of 10-20 feet.

Biking on this trail it only takes 1–3 minutes.

Squirrel Catcher

It is situated between Runaway Train and Double Trouble.

The trail is just over 770 feet long and goes downhill the whole way

Not ideal for beginners, this trail is best for riders with basic mountain biking skills.

TRW Lower Loop

Whether you’re new to mountain biking, looking for a warm-up loop, or just want to experience a different side of Desert Trails Park, the TRW Lower Loop provides a simple yet satisfying desert trail experience.

πŸ” Pump Track

This dirt pump track has several paths and options. It is a best for beginners to practice the basics.

Conclusion

This is one of the best free option.

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