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1.1 miles
Distance
131 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:08:27
Avg time
129 ft
Altitude change
1,421 ft
Altitude min
1,554 ft
Altitude max
1,426 ft
Altitude start
1,555 ft
Altitude end
2.3%
Grade
-2.4%
Grade max
11.7%
Grade min
5,092 ft
Distance climb
256 ft
Distance down
217 ft
Distance flat
00:08:27
Avg time

Bajada Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    White Tank Regional Park
    Waddell, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #77501 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #7222 in E-Biking
    • #74492 in Trail Running
    • #91991 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Maricopa County Parks

A moderately chunky intermediate trail that connects from midpoint of Mule Deer to the bottom of Goat Camp. Nothing too technical or steep, sandy dirt and lots of sections with small rocks to negotiate or power through and a wash crossing.

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  • 3 miles average
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  • 70 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 696 rides
  • Last: Jul 4, 2026
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May 28, 2026 @ 7:47am (America/Phoenix)
May 28, 2026
May 4, 2026 @ 4:40pm (America/Phoenix)
May 4, 2026
This trail is a riot, too much fun… My ideal conditions
Feb 10, 2026 @ 12:11pm (America/Phoenix)
Feb 10, 2026
It’s getting warmer so the trail is a little “snakey” now.
Oct 11, 2025 @ 4:52pm (America/Phoenix)
Oct 11, 2025
Somewhat washed out but mostly dry. Still doable
Jan 1, 2025 @ 1:30pm
Jan 1, 2025
Good shape Rocky
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on May 28, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.81 (5 votes)
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        Directions to bajada trailhead (33.576650, -112.498150)

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        Routes with this trail

        14 miles 2,148 ft 3
        About 12 miles of climbing for 2 miles of very wicked descent. Goat Camp is a bone rattling, chunderflow...
        8 miles 414 ft 4 Loop
        This is an easy-moderate ride, depending on your ability. A good workout route, buy might be a bit much...
        17 miles 550 ft 4
        Fast loop to get in a ride.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bajada

        Where is Bajada located?
        Bajada is located in White Tank Regional Park, Waddell, Arizona, United States. It is part of the White Tank Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.57665, -112.49815.
        How hard is Bajada?
        Bajada is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Bajada?
        Bajada has 40 m of elevation gain. The trail has 1 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 433 m to 474 m.
        Is Bajada a point to point trail?
        Bajada is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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