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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
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #97581 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100738 in E-Biking
    • #114865 in Trail Running
    • #137502 in Hiking
    • #29631 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,367 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #526 in E-Biking
    • #1,861 in Trail Running
    • #2,751 in Hiking
    • #1,152 in Horseback
  • 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.

Tags
Rock gardensRockySandy
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 37 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 711 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Bajada Trail Reports

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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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Status:
on May 28, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.81 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

      47
      Goat Camp loop
      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...
      10
      White Tanks Bajada Loop
      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...
      10
      MARICOPA TRAIL TO WHITE TANKS PARK
      17 miles • 550 ft • 4 •
      Fast loop to get in a ride.
      3.6 ★★★★★
      5 Ratings
      5 ★ 20%
      4 ★ 20%
      3 ★ 60%
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 131 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,421 ft to 1,554 ft.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Bajada?
      Bajada is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bajada?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bajada. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bajada?
      Bajada is best visited during: Year round.
      ▼ How do I access Bajada? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bajada are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bajada?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Bajada. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bajada?
      Bajada is a very popular trail. There have been 3,537 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,569 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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