Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park
4.5
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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stjohnbeachlover
St. Louis, Missouri 1,229 contributions
Feb 2021 • Couples
We visited the Usery Mountain Park on a Monday in February and was surprised by the large number of people on the trail. It was about 20 - 25 minutes outside Mesa. We had planned on going to the highly rated Cave of the Wind Trail but the parking lot was packed. With covid still being an issue we drove over to the No-So Trail that connected to the Blevins Trail. We walked about 2 of the 3 miles when my knee went out and I had to limp back to the Jeep. We got back about 2 pm and ate lunch at the picnic tables near the parking lot. It was very busy with most people being bicyclists. I probably would not attempt to visit on the weekend if it was this busy on a Monday.
Written June 20, 2021
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Leslie J
Rochester, NY343 contributions
Feb 2020
Lovely desert park in the foothills. We had no trouble finding our way and doing a nice loop hike before leaving for an afternoon flight home to the cold north! Well-maintained trails. Mountain bikers and hikers both, everyone friendly and polite. Did not have time for Cave of the Winds trail, that parking lot was very busy- seems to be one to go very early for. Nice park.
Written June 5, 2020
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lang2000
Vancouver, Canada187 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
We hiked the Wind Cave Trail today, based on reviews. It starts out flat and easy but then becomes uphill the entire way. The uphill climb is gradual and not bad until you’re about 3/4 way up. It does become challenging with large steps and literal rock climbing. The views are breathtaking but believe me you will need to be watching your footing, as it is very rocky. (Kudos to the fellow jogging this trail).
I would also say I don’t agree with it being “pet friendly” as the rock climbing portions can be challenging for a long legged dog of any fitness level.
I would also say I don’t agree with it being “pet friendly” as the rock climbing portions can be challenging for a long legged dog of any fitness level.
Written February 2, 2024
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Darlene I
Bremerton, WA68 contributions
Mar 2021
I visited on a weekday morning. The sky was clear, there were a number of people here, but not too crowded. This is the quintessential Sonora desert landscape, with many beautiful and old Saguaro cactus and many other kinds of cactus and. The trails are well laid out, and fairly easy. We went on the Vista trail, about a mile up and down, not too hard. Beautiful.
Written March 15, 2021
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Tim M
3 contributions
Aug 2020
Great area to hike Wind Cave and Pass Mountain are my two favorites in the park. Wind Cave is and up and down approximately 2+ miles (can add a little more by hiking past the normal destination to the top). Pass Mountain is a circular trail with a distance of approximately 7.2 miles. Great views of the surrounding area, and definitely bring water plus food for that hike.
Written April 17, 2021
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Jurora
Peterborough, Canada603 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
We came here as we were touring around Tortilla Flat and the Mesa area and we wanted to get out of the car for a bit of a walk. We asked at the Visitor Centre, if we could just do a 20 min. walk of one small trail, instead of paying for longer, which was okay with the fellow. After walking thru a lovely trail, we liked it so came back in, and decided to pay, to do a different trail, which was longer. Being my hubby's first trip to the desert, he really enjoyed seeing all the cactus varieties and bushes. At one point, I said we should turn around to go back, so we did, and shortly after, we heard a coyote do their howl, kind of close by, so not knowing what to, or how many to expect, we started running back, and kept running as we kept hearing yipping sounds. We didn't know if one or more were following. It was scary for us, as we didn't know if there was a pack of them, or a parent wanting to protect young ones! We finally got far enough back to the Centre, and out of breath, we walked back. Much later-on, we figured it was a parent coyote doing a warning howl to their yipping babies. We did enjoy the first part of our desert adventure! We would do it again, and we did it while rattlesnakes were still in hibernation!
Written April 10, 2024
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windom1208
Windom, MN22 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
Hiked to wind cave, it is a very nice hike that is good exercise but not overly strenuous. We moved at a moderate pace and it took about 1.5 hours. Would definitely hike here again, it's a nice alternative to camelback.
Written March 19, 2021
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J & D Haefner
Troy, MI4 contributions
May 2022
We are inexperienced desert hikers , a senior couple who found the Usery Park trails to be very doable, with well marked trails. We started at the Blevins trail and hiked for about 3 miles, enjoying the arid scenery with many varieties of cacti. There are frequent benches on the trail for those who need to rest. We just happened upon this park and are glad we did!
Written May 23, 2022
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Deb K
Gowen, MI17 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
This was a very cool park. The trails were dirt but wide enough for a couple sets of hikers to walk through at the same time. We walked one of the easier trails. Trails are labeled. There were benches to stop & rest at along the trails. We did see one rattlesnake that we allowed to pass in front of us. I would definitely stay on the trails and always be aware of where your walking. Only bathrooms were at areas you parked to get on the trails. The park service gives you a map which shows trails & weather easy, moderate. or difficult.
Written March 26, 2023
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ajsupertramp86
Phoenix, AZ16 contributions
Apr 2021
Took my 9 year old daughter who hates hiking, a labradoodle, and my 32 year old brother who loves a challenging hike. We all had a great time. My daughter, the dog, and I only made it 1.05 miles up, we had about another half mile to go and it was too steep for us. My brother left us and made it all the way to the cave. You could tell by his big smile that he got some great photos and a good hike in. Would definetly try again when my kid is older. The trail was not too busy for a Saturday morning in April. There is not a lot of shade, but plenty of good places to stop and rest on a rock.
Written April 28, 2021
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Tessa
Sierra Vista, Arizona
If you have a camping reservation, is there a fee for the showers? If so how much?
Written May 18, 2024
No fee. All included...along w/hookups and dump station. Great visitor center, hiking trails and other amenities. We always go there and love it. You must try it, you'll love the beautiful scenery and people as well!
Written May 28, 2024
We did not see any wild horses at Usery. We did see places to ride horses though. There is no wild horse signs anywhere - I am sorry I am not more helpful. Enjoy it is a lovely park
Written March 18, 2020
Is there plenty of places to refill water bottles with good drinking water?
Written January 13, 2018
ANGELA N
Gilbert, Arizona
Am I able to access the parking lot at the Wind Cave trailhead before 6am for a sunrise hike on Pass Mountain Trail?
Written June 17, 2017
Yes. at gate use a pay envelope, or pass. Suggest parking at Horse Staging area and taking the north end of parking lot trail and do it counter close to avoid sun. We start about 4:30 this time of year. Other option for Pass Mountain is clockwise from Wind Cave in shade until about an hour after sunrise but then you are heading east into the Sun.
Written June 18, 2017
Are there wild horses seen at this park? We'd like to see them but are not sure where to go to see them.
Written April 3, 2017
hikeer
2 contributions
I don't think they go that far from the river. Ask the visitor center people.
Written January 26, 2018
I'm curious as to what has been done to the particular hive that was identified in the crack between the rocks - fully understanding that hiking has its risks.
Written January 18, 2017
Don't know about it and I was just there again last week safely. I would ask the person at the entry gate as they would probably have up-to-date information. Enjoy!
Written January 18, 2017
Have park officials eradicated the Africanized killer bees that stung (over 1,000 times) and killed a hiker in May 2016?
Written January 17, 2017
hikeer
2 contributions
My son was there two weeks ago with his wife. I made it up to the rocks and that was the end for me. He said bees (he called them ground bees) were really active. People were staying away from them, but he did mention them as "really" there! Yikes.
Written January 26, 2018
Are there rattle snakes in the area in hot temp month of March
Written March 16, 2016
It is possible, I suggest you wear boots and be careful where you walk and keep your eyes open. When the sun is out they like the warmth.
Written March 17, 2016
Yes, an annual pass to all Maricopa County parks is $85. We bought one because we'll visit more than 14 times this year, so it's cheaper than the $6/vehicle daily fee.
Written March 16, 2016
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