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White Tanks Competitive Track - 3 members in 55 triplogs have rated this an average 3.3 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Aug 09 2025
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49 male
 Joined Jun 20 2003
 Tucson, AZ
Vertigo Night Run 52k DNF, AZ 
Vertigo Night Run 52k DNF, AZ
 
Run/Jog avatar Aug 09 2025
fricknaleyTriplogs 4,124
Run/Jog19.40 Miles 1,900 AEG
Run/Jog19.40 Miles   4 Hrs   43 Mns   4.46 mph
1,900 ft AEG      22 Mns Break4 LBS Pack
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Despite my best efforts I just slowly wilted away in the heat. Pulled the plug at 19 miles. So it goes.
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Aug 03 2025
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
White Tanks Competitive TrackPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Mtn Biking avatar Aug 03 2025
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,740
Mtn Biking16.40 Miles 1,039 AEG
Mtn Biking16.40 Miles   2 Hrs   6 Mns   8.20 mph
1,039 ft AEG      6 Mns Break8 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
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 Routes 189
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
White Tanks Competitive TrackPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Mtn Biking avatar May 23 2025
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,740
Mtn Biking15.40 Miles 954 AEG
Mtn Biking15.40 Miles
954 ft AEG8 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 
White Tanks Comp Ford Loop, AZ
 
Mtn Biking avatar Feb 11 2025
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,740
Mtn Biking14.40 Miles 1,083 AEG
Mtn Biking14.40 Miles   2 Hrs   25 Mns   8.31 mph
1,083 ft AEG      41 Mns Break9 LBS Pack
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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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Oct 21 2024
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
White Tanks Competitive TrackPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Mtn Biking avatar Oct 21 2024
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,740
Mtn Biking6.70 Miles 487 AEG
Mtn Biking6.70 Miles      48 Mns   8.93 mph
487 ft AEG      3 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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Stopped at the White Tank Comp Track for a quick spin on my way home from Surprise pickleball this morning. Couple of vehicles in the parking lot, but didn't see anyone out on the trail. Excellent temps for my 10am start time.
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Sep 20 2024
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 Routes 189
 Photos 7,236
 Triplogs 1,740

57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
White Tanks Competitive TrackPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Mtn Biking avatar Sep 20 2024
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,740
Mtn Biking12.70 Miles 799 AEG
Mtn Biking12.70 Miles   1 Hour   32 Mns   8.66 mph
799 ft AEG      4 Mns Break8 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
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
White Tanks Competitive TrackPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Mtn Biking avatar Aug 20 2024
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,740
Mtn Biking13.60 Miles 904 AEG
Mtn Biking13.60 Miles   1 Hour   40 Mns   8.50 mph
904 ft AEG      4 Mns Break8 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 16 2024
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 Routes 189
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
White Tanks Competitive TrackPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Mtn Biking avatar Apr 16 2024
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,740
Mtn Biking7.40 Miles 610 AEG
Mtn Biking7.40 Miles      52 Mns   8.71 mph
610 ft AEG      1 Min Break8 LBS Pack
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Had a pickleball class in Surprise this morning. Stopped at White Tank Regional Park for a lap around the comp and tech loop on my way home. Had the loop all to myself today!
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Nov 07 2023
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 Routes 189
 Photos 7,236
 Triplogs 1,740

57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
White Tank Mountains Big Loop, AZ 
White Tank Mountains Big Loop, AZ
 
Mtn Biking avatar Nov 07 2023
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,740
Mtn Biking18.70 Miles 1,237 AEG
Mtn Biking18.70 Miles   2 Hrs   23 Mns   8.13 mph
1,237 ft AEG      5 Mns Break10 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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Sep 15 2023
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
White Tanks Competitive TrackPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Mtn Biking avatar Sep 15 2023
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,740
Mtn Biking7.40 Miles 599 AEG
Mtn Biking7.40 Miles   1 Hour      7.93 mph
599 ft AEG      4 Mns Break10 LBS Pack
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I guess playing tennis yesterday took more out of me than I expected. My butt was dragging this morning. Still managed to drive up to the White Tanks and ride the Comp and Tech loops. The trails must have been recently worked as they were in excellent condition!
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Aug 10 2023
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
White Tank Tour, AZ 
White Tank Tour, AZ
 
Mtn Biking avatar Aug 10 2023
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,740
Mtn Biking12.60 Miles 822 AEG
Mtn Biking12.60 Miles   1 Hour   34 Mns   8.49 mph
822 ft AEG      5 Mns Break11 LBS Pack
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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
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
White Tank Tour, AZ 
White Tank Tour, AZ
 
Mtn Biking avatar Jul 14 2023
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,740
Mtn Biking12.60 Miles 778 AEG
Mtn Biking12.60 Miles   1 Hour   30 Mns   8.69 mph
778 ft AEG      3 Mns Break11 LBS Pack
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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
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
White Tank Tour, AZ 
White Tank Tour, AZ
 
Mtn Biking avatar Jun 09 2023
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,740
Mtn Biking12.90 Miles 825 AEG
Mtn Biking12.90 Miles   1 Hour   40 Mns   8.15 mph
825 ft AEG      5 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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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 04 2023
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
White Tanks Competitive TrackPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
 Mtn Biking avatar May 04 2023
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,740
 Mtn Biking5.00 Miles 316 AEG
 Mtn Biking5.00 Miles      50 Mns   8.82 mph
316 ft AEG      16 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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After work ride on my skinny tires. Bad idea! It was definitely a challenge and I ended up getting a pinch flat. Threw in the spare tube and made my way back to the truck.
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Feb 28 2023
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
White Tanks Competitive TrackPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Mtn Biking avatar Feb 28 2023
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,740
Mtn Biking7.30 Miles 657 AEG
Mtn Biking7.30 Miles   1 Hour      7.68 mph
657 ft AEG      3 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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Slipped in a ride just before sunset. Did the Tech loop and Comp loop. Only saw one other rider heading the reverse direction near the parking lot. Got half way round the 3rd switchback and pushed to the top.
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Sep 10 2022
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 Routes 189
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 Triplogs 1,740

57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
White Tanks Competitive TrackPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Mtn Biking avatar Sep 10 2022
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,740
Mtn Biking7.10 Miles 634 AEG
Mtn Biking7.10 Miles   1 Hour   29 Mns   6.55 mph
634 ft AEG      24 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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Out for a soupy ride with Craig this morning. The sands were soft and the gnats were thick. Threw in a side of Tech Segment to add some excitement. Cool clouds on the mountains.
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May 28 2022
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
White Tanks Bowtie Loop, AZ 
White Tanks Bowtie Loop, AZ
 
Mtn Biking avatar May 28 2022
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,740
Mtn Biking10.80 Miles 668 AEG
Mtn Biking10.80 Miles   1 Hour   53 Mns   8.00 mph
668 ft AEG      32 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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Great ride with Carey and Dan this morning.
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Mar 10 2022
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 Routes 189
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
White Tanks Competitive TrackPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Mtn Biking avatar Mar 10 2022
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,740
Mtn Biking7.10 Miles 636 AEG
Mtn Biking7.10 Miles   1 Hour   8 Mns   7.75 mph
636 ft AEG      13 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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Riding with Craig tonight, his first time at the White Tanks. Crazy windy. Did the Tech segment. Made it up the triple switchbacks.
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Jan 07 2022
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 Routes 189
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 Triplogs 1,740

57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
White Tanks Competitive TrackPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Mtn Biking avatar Jan 07 2022
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,740
Mtn Biking13.00 Miles 991 AEG
Mtn Biking13.00 Miles   2 Hrs   21 Mns   8.13 mph
991 ft AEG      45 Mns Break8 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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Jun 10 2021
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
White Tanks Competitive TrackPhoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
 Mtn Biking avatar Jun 10 2021
NightstalkerTriplogs 1,740
 Mtn Biking5.10 Miles 298 AEG
 Mtn Biking5.10 Miles      46 Mns   8.05 mph
298 ft AEG      8 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Did the short loop tonight with Carey. She was having some issues with her rear tire not holding air.
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