White Tank Mountain Regional Park451

The 30,000-acre White Tank Mountain Regional Park is the largest regional park in Maricopa County. Its rugged scenic mountains, 80-foot waterfall, and ancient petroglyphs make the park a popular weekend spot for family picnics, hikes, and horseback rides. The park also boasts a public library and nature center.

There are 25 miles of multi-use trails in the park, ranging in length from 0.9 to 7.9 miles and difficulty from easy to strenuous. Cyclists and guests on horseback should exercise great caution on the more difficult trails.

Families with young kids will appreciate the 2.5 miles of trails for pedestrians only, including the short loop of Black Rock Trail (0.5 mile) and the Waterfall Trail to Petroglyph Plaza (0.4 mile). Both are hard-surfaced trails and barrier-free.

The White Tank Riding Stables are located at the park's entrance. Families pay an hourly rate for one- and two-hour horseback rides, offered daily. These rides provide an excellent opportunity to view the coyotes, hawks, and mule deer indigenous to the area.

The park offers picnic areas, semi-developed campsites, star gazing programs, and other special events. Check our event calendar or the website for more information.