Estrella Mountains Competitive Track
Tolleson, Arizona
Address: | ~Junior Loop, Tolleson, AZ 85353, USA |
GPS: |
33°21'59.8"N 112°18'52.0"W Maps | Directions |
State: | Arizona |
Trail Length: | 9.90 miles |
Trail Type: | Loop |
Hike Difficulty: | Intermediate |
Trails/Routes: | 8.3 mi |
Pet Friendly
Hike, Horseback, and Mountain Bike
The third competitive track in the Maricopa County Regional Park system, located in Estrella Mountain Regional Park, was completed in February 2000. The track consists of two loops totaling 13 miles. The long loop is 8 miles and is challenging, but may be used by persons of all skill levels. The technical loop is 5 miles and is recommended for experts only. All of the competitive tracks are primarily used by Mountain Bicyclists, but are also used from time-to-time by cross country runners and “endurance” horse riders. The tracks are designed for high speeds, racing events and fun. They feature steep climbs, and drops, fast corners, twists and turns and rugged rocky terrain. Courtesy of mountainbikeaz.com
More Information
Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
Read MoreDirections
From Tolleson, Arizona
- Head west on W Van Buren St toward N 93rd Ave (1.8 mi)
- Turn left onto N 107th Ave (2.0 mi)
- Turn right onto W Lower Buckeye Rd (1.0 mi)
- Turn left onto S Avondale Blvd (3.1 mi)
- Continue onto W Indian Springs Rd (0.7 mi)
- Turn left onto S Coyote LnRestricted usage road(0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto W Stagecoach RdRestricted usage road(210 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto S Old Baseline RdRestricted usage road(0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto W South Mountain AveRestricted usage road(0.8 mi)
- Turn leftPartial restricted usage road(0.8 mi)
- Keep left (0.5 mi)
- Continue straight (0.1 mi)
- Turn leftDestination will be on the right(82 ft)
Trails
Distance ?
8.3 milesElevation Gain ?
-35 feetReal Ascent ?
902 feetReal Descent ?
937 feetAvg Grade (0°)
0%Grade (-14° to 12°)
-25% to 22%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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