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Mesquite Canyon Trail Loop

based on 46 tracks & routes #1 hike out of 18 in
8.4 mi
Distance
4 hrs 13 min
Time
terrain
1,390 ft
Elev Gain

Overview

This is my favorite loop hike in the White Tanks. You can start this hike from Area 7 where there is plenty of parking, water and bathroom facilities at the trailhead. You will follow the Mesquite Canyon trail and ascent with a steady incline up the switchbacks that are well groomed and easy to follow. Enjoy the beautiful desert landscape and rock formations along this trail. When you reach mile marker 5 you will get on the Ford Canyon Trail for a short distance and then take Willow Canyon Trail at the next junction. You will follow Willow Canyon back to Mesquite and finish the lollipop loop. This hike has a lot of elevation gain so be sure to bring plenty of water and your camera.

Getting Started

Start this hike from Area 7 in the White Tank Mountain Regional Park

Taking Children

This hike would be difficult for children.


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    5 years, 5 months ago
    A really good hike with some challenges in elevation. The biggest elevation gain is the first 1.8 miles where Mesquite travels up to the junction of Willow Canyon. I recommend going clockwise if you are going to do this loop (Mesquite to Ford Canyon to Willow Canyon back to Mesquite). If you go counter clockwise there is a mile uphill between Willow Canyon up to Ford/Mesquite. Clockwise is downhill! Willow Canyon is really very pretty
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    5 years, 6 months ago
    Difficult start with a big ascent and switchbacks. A few snakes but beautiful views.
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