Ironwood Trail - White Tank Mountains • Hike • Arizona • All Triplogs • HikeArizona.COM

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Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Mtn Biking		Aug 03 2025
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Mtn Biking	16.40 Miles	1,039 AEG

Mtn Biking	16.40 Miles	2 Hrs 6 Mns		8.20 mph
	1,039 ft AEG	6 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Pleasant 78 degrees when I left the house this morning. Temp rose quickly until I was rolling my through the Comp Track parking lot. Did the Tech loop, up the triple switchbacks (yay!), back to the parking lot, then a second loop counter clockwise on Gray Fox, Ironwood, Ford, Waddell, Mesquite, Ford, Ironwood, and Gray Fox. Had a little more left in me so I did a mini loop on the Comp track taking the first cut over. Saw 3 hikers on the Comp loop, 1 hiker on the Tech loop, 2 bikers and a trail runner on Ford Canyon. Got to spend some time chit-chatting with an old fella (that will be me soon enough) on a 'Lectric bike in the parking lot.

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May 23 2025

Routes 189
Photos 7,236
Triplogs 1,740

57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Mtn Biking		May 23 2025
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,740

Mtn Biking	15.40 Miles	954 AEG

Mtn Biking	15.40 Miles
	954 ft AEG		8 LBS Pack

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Decided to ride White Tanks this morning. Mixed it up and Parked at the recently remodeled Area 4, very nice! There's a short connector trail over to Mule Deer, then Ford Canyon for a bit to Mesquite, Waddell, Ironwood, Gray Fox over to the Comp Loop. Skipped the Tech Segment today. So happy to make it up the switchbacks today! Made my way back to Gray Fox after completing the Comp Loop, then Ironwood, Ford Canyon back to Mule Deer and Area 4 parking. Saw a rattlesnake in the bushes in the horse staging lot. Passed 2 hikers and a biker on the Comp Loop. Various other hikers a 2 bikers on the other trails. Made a stop at the windmill pond. Got started after 7, heat wasn't too bad, there was a nice breeze.

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Feb 11 2025

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57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

White Tanks Comp Ford Loop, AZ

Mtn Biking		Feb 11 2025
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,740

Mtn Biking	14.40 Miles	1,083 AEG

Mtn Biking	14.40 Miles	2 Hrs 25 Mns		8.31 mph
	1,083 ft AEG	41 Mns Break	9 LBS Pack

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Wild Life Trail - White Tank Mountains

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Lunch ride at the White Tanks today. Started with the Competitive Loop with the Technical Segment. Then continued with a counter clockwise loop on Gray Fox, Ironwood, Ford, Waddell, Mesquite, Wild Life loop, Ford, Ironwood, and Gray Fox back to the parking lot. Saw a horse at the start of my ride in the comp track parking lot, was still there when I returned 2 and a half hours later. First time I've visited the windmills off the Wild Life trail. Nice little pond/oasis! Took a lap around the campground and stopped to chat with a couple from Minnesota about their travel trail. Crazy windy today. Thought my van was going to blow over on the way home. Saw some hikers on the trails here and there. Lots of cars in the parking lots. Campgrounds were busy, but not full.

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Sep 20 2024

Routes 189
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Triplogs 1,740

57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Mtn Biking		Sep 20 2024
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,740

Mtn Biking	12.70 Miles	799 AEG

Mtn Biking	12.70 Miles	1 Hour 32 Mns		8.66 mph
	799 ft AEG	4 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Riding White Tank trails this morning. Saw Scooby Doo out with Daphne near Waddell and Ford Canyon. Should have asked for a photo, but was too shy

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Aug 20 2024

Routes 189
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57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Mtn Biking		Aug 20 2024
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,740

Mtn Biking	13.60 Miles	904 AEG

Mtn Biking	13.60 Miles	1 Hour 40 Mns		8.50 mph
	904 ft AEG	4 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Let the house before sunrise for the drive to White Tanks and it was already 86 degrees when I got there at 6:30. My favorite parking spot was just repaved with some bright white lines. Started on the Competitive loop with a side trip up the Technical segment. Made it up the triple switchback climb, it's been a while, I credit the new Bontrager Gunnison tires (lol). Saw one other biker, who parked aside of me, on the way back to the van to get my sunglasses. Went back out for a counter-clockwise loop on Desert Fox, Ironwood, Ford Canyon, Waddell, Ford Canyon, Ironwood, and back on Desert Fox. Saw that same biker finishing his ride and loading up his bike on the back of his new Tacoma. Great sunrise and super moon set this morning.

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Apr 09 2024

Maricopa Trail - White Tank Mtns to Grand Ave

Routes 189
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Triplogs 1,740

57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

Maricopa Trail - White Tank Mtns to Grand Ave

Phoenix, AZ

Mtn Biking		Apr 09 2024
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,740

Mtn Biking	16.90 Miles	558 AEG

Mtn Biking	16.90 Miles	1 Hour 47 Mns		10.04 mph
	558 ft AEG	6 Mns Break	7 LBS Pack

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I had pickleball class in Surprise this morning so I loaded up the bike and my gear on my way out of the house this morning. After class, I headed over to the Sun Valley trailhead and rode the Maricopa Trail down to White Tank Mountain Regional Park, did a little loop in the park, and returned the way I came back to the van. Sun Valley trailhead is a great little gravel parking lot, no water or toilets though. Plenty of Maricopa Trail signs to keep you on track. Had some nice conversations with other trail users. Saw a pretty even mix of hikers and bikers on MT and in the park.

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Dec 26 2023

mt98dew

Guides 69
Routes 37
Photos 3,010
Triplogs 2,387

55 male

Joined Oct 24 2010
Phoenix,Az

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Dec 26 2023
		mt98dew • Triplogs 2,387

Hiking	4.23 Miles

Hiking	4.23 Miles	1 Hour 21 Mns	3.13 mph

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Good to be back on the trails. Did a nice, short hike with the wife. Went out to the White Tank(s) and did a loop involving the Ironwood trail. Got to the Mesquite TH around 11:30. Did a loop…Mesquite, Waddell, Ford, Ironwood and then back on the Ford to complete the loop. This is one of my favorite loops to run, but took it easy today and enjoyed the company. No wildlife, but trails were busy!

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Nov 07 2023

Routes 189
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Triplogs 1,740

57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

White Tank Mountains Big Loop, AZ

Mtn Biking		Nov 07 2023
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,740

Mtn Biking	18.70 Miles	1,237 AEG

Mtn Biking	18.70 Miles	2 Hrs 23 Mns		8.13 mph
	1,237 ft AEG	5 Mns Break	10 LBS Pack

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White Tanks Tuesday! Started at South Trail, to Goat Camp, Bajada, Mule Deer, Mesquite Canyon, Waddell, Ford Canyon, Gray Fox, Comp Loop, Gray Fox, Ironwood, Ford Canyon, Mule Deer back to South trail to complete the loop. Lots of cars in the parking lots and hikers out on the trails. Saw a few bikers too. Cattle drive going on south of big hill on Mule Deer. I was dragging today, couldn't wait to finish the loop.

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Aug 10 2023

Routes 189
Photos 7,236
Triplogs 1,740

57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

White Tank Tour, AZ

Mtn Biking		Aug 10 2023
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,740

Mtn Biking	12.60 Miles	822 AEG

Mtn Biking	12.60 Miles	1 Hour 34 Mns		8.49 mph
	822 ft AEG	5 Mns Break	11 LBS Pack

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Mesquite Willow Loop - White Tank Mountains

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Second MTB ride on the clipless system. Nervous about crashing on the triple switchback climb. Made it around the 1st switchback, no problem. Didn't full commit on the 2nd switchback and fell to the uphill side, thank god, while still stuck in the pedals. Made a go at the 3rd switchback, got 80% around and chickened out, got unclipped, whew! Easier than I thought to get restarted on the hill. Hot sun this morning, but cool breeze was appreciated. Saw one other biker on Ford Canyon trail. Couple of cars in the lots around the park.

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Jul 14 2023

Routes 189
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57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

White Tank Tour, AZ

Mtn Biking		Jul 14 2023
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,740

Mtn Biking	12.60 Miles	778 AEG

Mtn Biking	12.60 Miles	1 Hour 30 Mns		8.69 mph
	778 ft AEG	3 Mns Break	11 LBS Pack

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Mesquite Willow Loop - White Tank Mountains

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Toasty start to the morning. Ironically, the only shade was on the triple switch back climb at the back of the competitive loop. Saw one hiker and one jogger.

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Jun 09 2023

Routes 189
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57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

White Tank Tour, AZ

Mtn Biking		Jun 09 2023
		Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,740

Mtn Biking	12.90 Miles	825 AEG

Mtn Biking	12.90 Miles	1 Hour 40 Mns		8.15 mph
	825 ft AEG	5 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Mesquite Willow Loop - White Tank Mountains

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Got a late start at White Tank Regional Park this morning, but didn't mind the heat and there was a nice breeze. Did the comp track loop and then on to Gray Fox, Ironwood, Ford Canyon, Mesquite, back to Ford/Ironwood/Gray Fox. Saw a nice Roadrunner hanging out near my van.

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May 28 2022

Routes 189
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57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

White Tanks Bowtie Loop, AZ

Mtn Biking		May 28 2022
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Mtn Biking	10.80 Miles	668 AEG

Mtn Biking	10.80 Miles	1 Hour 53 Mns		8.00 mph
	668 ft AEG	32 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Great ride with Carey and Dan this morning.

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Jan 07 2022

Routes 189
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Triplogs 1,740

57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Mtn Biking		Jan 07 2022
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Mtn Biking	13.00 Miles	991 AEG

Mtn Biking	13.00 Miles	2 Hrs 21 Mns		8.13 mph
	991 ft AEG	45 Mns Break	8 LBS Pack

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Went out to the White Tanks to renew my annual pass and to ride with my buds, Carey and Dan. Rode the competitive loop and technical segment then continued on another loop around Ford, Mesquite, etc. Great afternoon for a ride!

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Jan 25 2021

mt98dew

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55 male

Joined Oct 24 2010
Phoenix,Az

Phoenix, AZ

Run/Jog		Jan 25 2021
		mt98dew • Triplogs 2,387

Run/Jog	4.03 Miles

Run/Jog	4.03 Miles	43 Mns	5.62 mph

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Despite the weather did a short run in the White Tanks after work. Got to the TH around 4pm with dark clouds looming. Did a clockwise loop. Starting on the Mesquite to the Waddell, briefly on the Ford to connect to the Ironwood and then back on the Ford to get back to the TH to close the loop. Despite all the rain trails were in good shape. Puddles were abundant, but they were easy to get around. Trails were at worst soft in places. Once again, I got lucky with the rain; the clouds loomed, but never released. One of my favorite loops to run....very low intensity. Weather and its effect today was incredible!!! When the sunlight shined on the Bradshaws and the McDowells. WOW

. No snow evident on the slopes of the White Tanks, but it seemed anything with elevation to the north or east was a "white wonderland." Beautiful!

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Nov 07 2020

Routes 189
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57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

White Tanks Easy Loop, AZ

Mtn Biking		Nov 07 2020
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Mtn Biking	11.40 Miles	8 AEG

Mtn Biking	11.40 Miles	1 Hour 57 Mns		7.20 mph
	8 ft AEG	22 Mns Break	12 LBS Pack

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Late morning ride with my bestest riding buddy SCA. Lots of hikers, bikers, and some horsey's too.

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Oct 25 2020

Routes 189
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57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

White Tanks Easy Loop, AZ

Mtn Biking		Oct 25 2020
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Mtn Biking	11.30 Miles	784 AEG

Mtn Biking	11.30 Miles	1 Hour 24 Mns		8.27 mph
	784 ft AEG	2 Mns Break	12 LBS Pack

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Every time I head out to the White Tanks for a mountain bike ride I always end up riding the competitive loop. Today I decided to explore some of the other trails the White Tanks have to offer. I parked at the trailhead for South trail. I followed the following trails in a clockwise direction: South, Goat Camp, Bajada, Mule Deer, Mesquite, Waddell, For Canyon, Ironwood, and returned to my truck all the way back on Mule Deer. I encountered a fair number of hikers and bikers under the overcast skies this morning. Most were super happy to see me. I know I was super happy to see them, even the ones that didn't return the super happiness. South trail and Goat Camp were a little bumpy. The rest were smooth and well groomed. Signs at all the trail intersections. Nice relaxing ride. Almost thought I was going to get rained on.

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Aug 08 2020

DarthStiller

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56 male

Joined Jul 05 2006
Mesa, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		Aug 08 2020
		DarthStiller • Triplogs 856

Hiking	11.43 Miles	845 AEG

Hiking	11.43 Miles	4 Hrs 25 Mns	2.61 mph
	845 ft AEG	2 Mns Break

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Went out to the White Tanks to hike a few sections of trails I haven't done yet. Kept it to the flat trails with the heat being a factor these days. The weather was actually much better than last Saturday, much less humid. It was actually pretty cool early on with some light cloud cover, but later the heat started to kick in. Went through a lot of water, well over 150 oz.

I started from the end of Goat Camp Trail, then took the Bajada and Mule Deer Trails northbound to the Grey Fox Trail and headed back. Saw some bikers and trail runners early on, but by the time I was done at 11am, most everyone was already gone for the day. The burn area there from a few months ago already looks better. Still no vegetation obviously, but less black and charred.

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May 30 2020

DarthStiller

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56 male

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Mesa, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking		May 30 2020
		DarthStiller • Triplogs 856

Hiking	11.84 Miles	872 AEG

Hiking	11.84 Miles	4 Hrs 18 Mns	2.75 mph
	872 ft AEG

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Went back to White Tanks to do the hike I planned last week that got put on hold from the fire. I hiked the lower trails, with the main goal to finish all the Mule Deer Trail since it's part of the MT.

I started down at Parking Area 1 and hike the southernmost portion of the Mule Deer Trail, eventually heading north. I hiked the little spur over towards the Nature Center, since that's also a designated part of the MT. As I hiked over the high point of the Mule Deer Trail, that's where the wildfire was. Mostly just scorched earth, not as much brush as there was before. On the way up the hill, 4 or 5 mountain bikers flew down the hill past me without the slightest thought of yielding the trail. All other hikers and bikers I encountered the rest of the morning were decent human beings.

At the staging area, I headed north on the Ford Canyon Trail, then took a right turn and hiked all of the Ironwood Trail, then headed south on the Waddell Trail. After the Waddell, I took a right turn onto the Mesquite Canyon Trail back to staging area.

Hiked over the hill on the Mule Deer again, and took the Bajada over to Goat Camp. Along the Bajada is where I saw the saguaro with a hole in it that obviously has a bees nest. The air rushing out of the whole made it sound like there was an AC unit inside the cactus. Managed to zoom inside the hole for a decent pic without putting myself at too much risk.

From the Goat Camp Trail, I turned left on the South Trail and back to the car. The temperature wasn't too hot. Got a little warm the last hour or so, but not unbearable. The early morning light cloud cover helped with that. Nice to get some higher mileage on actual trails again, even if the AEG was still a little lacking.

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May 17 2020

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57 male

Joined Apr 25 2011
Goodyear, AZ

White Tanks MTB, AZ

Mtn Biking		May 17 2020
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Mtn Biking	13.00 Miles	917 AEG

Mtn Biking	13.00 Miles	2 Hrs 25 Mns		6.84 mph
	917 ft AEG	31 Mns Break	13 LBS Pack

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Return to White Tanks for an early MTB ride. Gnats were out in full force. Not a lot of folks out enjoying the trails this morning.

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Saguaros are blooming!

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May 03 2020

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57 male

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White Tanks MTB, AZ

Mtn Biking		May 03 2020
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Mtn Biking	13.00 Miles	933 AEG

Mtn Biking	13.00 Miles	2 Hrs 6 Mns		6.96 mph
	933 ft AEG	14 Mns Break	13 LBS Pack

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