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
Updated November 1: Maricopa County Parks has extended the White Tank Trailhead Staging Area construction closure through November 8, 2026. The county’s October 29 update replaces the previous October 31 target. The work expands and partially paves parking, adds flush toilets and realigns the entrance with Waterfall Canyon Road. Ford Canyon, Mesquite Canyon, Mule Deer and Maricopa trails remain open, but access from the staging area is closed. Consult the park’s closure map before visiting.
This brief records the information reported on Sep 16, 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.
