Mesquite Canyon and Goat Camp Loop

A long, rugged loop in White Tank Mountain Regional Park that climbs Mesquite Canyon, crosses the range on the Goat Camp Trail and comes back down Willow Canyon.

This is White Tank's big day hike. It links three trails the county rates very differently. Mesquite Canyon is rated difficult, with steep grades and rugged terrain. The Goat Camp Trail is rated extremely difficult and recommended for experienced users only. Willow Canyon is mostly uneven dirt and rock. Horses and mountain bikes share most of the route, and there's no water along it.

Parking

No parking details yet.

Trailhead: Mesquite Canyon Trailhead, White Tank Mountain Regional Park.

Fee

$10/vehicle

$5 per person walking, biking or riding in

Dogs

Dogs on leash

Shade

Not confirmed yet

Hazards

• The Goat Camp Trail is rated extremely difficult by the county and recommended for experienced users only.
• Shared with horses and mountain bikes ("Multiple Use" trails).

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October to April, when the average high in Phoenix is under 90°F.

Trail map

White Tank Mountain park map · Maricopa County Parks (PDF)

Sources

6 sources · last verified Oct 16, 2026. Report a change

Photo: John Menard · CC BY-SA 2.0

Where each fact comes from

• White Tank Mountain Regional Park map — Maricopa County Parks (PDF) checked 2026-10-16
• Trails — White Tank Mountain Regional Park, Maricopa County Parks checked 2026-10-16
• Park Fees — Maricopa County Parks and Recreation checked 2026-10-16
• Park Rules — Maricopa County Parks checked 2026-10-16
• Mesquite Canyon Trailhead — OpenStreetMap checked 2026-10-16
• Best months: normal high under 90°F, Phoenix Sky Harbor 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI) checked 2026-10-16