Cacti in White Tank Mountain Regional Park near Waddell. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Venske · CC BY-SA 3.0
White Tank Mountain Regional Park stacks three programs into two days next week, per the Maricopa County Parks calendar. Monday, Sept. 21 at 12:30 p.m., Ranger Jacque leads an America 250 Lunch n' Learn on the saguaro in the air-conditioned Nature Center classroom. Monday evening at 6, Saguaros in Sunset is a two-mile out-and-back on the mostly level Waddell trail that starts in daylight and returns after dark, so bring a flashlight; registration is required and it is capped at 20. Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 7 a.m., Ranger Derik's Morning Cactus Hike covers three miles on the Grey Fox trail and talks through which desert fruits and flowers you can actually harvest; registration required, capped at 30. Park entry is $10 per vehicle.
This brief records the information reported on Sep 18, 2026. Opening dates and operating details may have changed.
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Cacti in White Tank Mountain Regional Park near Waddell. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Venske · CC BY-SA 3.0
White Tank Mountain Regional Park schedules a bird walk with volunteer Tom Locascio on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 7 to 10:30 a.m., followed by a presentation in the Nature Center classroom. Meet at the Nature Center in the park at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road in Waddell. Registration is required and limited to 12 participants; call 602-506-2930, extension 5. Wear closed-toe shoes and protective clothing, and bring water. Pets are not permitted; service animals are welcome. Check the county listing before leaving for weather-related cancellations.
Source: Maricopa County Parks and RecreationCacti in White Tank Mountain Regional Park near Waddell. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Venske · CC BY-SA 3.0
White Tank Mountain Regional Park lists a guided hike to the remains of a mining camp in the Willow Springs area on Tuesday, November 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The roughly 6.5-mile round trip is rated moderate to difficult and meets at the Mesquite Trailhead in Area 7. Registration is required, with a 15-person limit: call 602-506-2930, extension 5, and confirm access when reserving. Bring at least 3 liters of water and snacks. Standard park vehicle entry is $10.
Source: Maricopa County ParksCacti in White Tank Mountain Regional Park near Waddell. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Venske · CC BY-SA 3.0
Meet Ranger Olivia at the Waterfall Trailhead in White Tank Mountain Regional Park on Tuesday, November 17, for a wildlife walk from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The roughly two-mile round trip follows mostly flat ground with some rocky patches. Bring a flashlight and water, wear closed-toe shoes and leave pets at home. The county waives its regular day-use entry fee that day. No registration is required.
