| Alt Names |
Canyon Off Road Park, COP, Canyon Raceway Offroad Park, CROP, Canyon Offroad Park, Canyon Offroad MX Park, Canyon Offroad Motocross Park, Canyon MX Park, Beardsley Canal, Aqua Fria River, Arizona Canyon Motocross, Canyon Motocross |
| DESCRIPTION |
Formerly known as Canyon Off Road Park Motocross, Canyon Motocross has now re-opened to the public after a period of closure. The park is open for practice Friday 7am-11am, Saturday 7am-12pm and Sunday 7am-1pm. Night practice is available on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5pm-10pm. Three tracks are offered which consist of a main, peewee and vet track. The main track is open to quad use on Wednesday and Friday.
More Info... |
| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Phoenix, AZ |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 33º 47.881' W 112º 16.248' |
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From: Phoenix, AZ
1) Take I-17 north to exit 223
2) Turn left (west) on Hwy 74 (Carefree Hwy), continue 6.3 miles
3) Turn left (south) on Lake Pleasant Rd., continue .4 miles
4) Turn right (west) on W. Carefree Hwy, continue about 2 miles to the track |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail, Track |
| QUALITY |
| Pros |
secluded, no charge to ride surrounding trails |
| Cons |
surrounding trails are dusty, no shade |
| Rating |
 Good
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| Recommended Stay |
Full Day
Fall/Spring |
| TERRAIN |
| Miles Of Trail |
10 |
| Climate Type |
Desert |
| Elevation |
1350 to 1400 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Unknown |
| Loose Dirt |
 Mostly |
| Hard Pack |
 Little |
| Sand |
Little |
| Mud |
Little |
| Dust |
 Some |
| Rocks |
Little |
| Trees |
 None |
| Steep Hills |
 Few |
| Water Crossings |
None |
| Small Jumps |
Some |
| Large Jumps |
 Many |
| Berms |
Many |
| Sand/Gravel Pits |
None |
| Single Track |
None |
| Roads |
Some |
| Intersections |
Many |
| Rider Traffic |
Many |
| Shade |
None |
| Ranges/Gunfire |
None |
| Hazards |
Few |
| Novice Terrain |
Some |
| Amateur Terrain |
Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
Little |
| MX TRACK |
| Features |
Public, Watered, Groomed, Lighted, Starting Gate |
| Max Engine Size |
No Maximum |
| Min Engine Size |
No Minimum |
| GPS Coords |
N 33º 47.479' W 112º 16.511' |
| Comment |
Main Track |
| MX TRACK |
| Features |
Public, Watered, Groomed, Starting Gate |
| Max Engine Size |
No Maximum |
| Min Engine Size |
No Minimum |
| GPS Coords |
N 33º 47.456' W 112º 16.354' |
| Comment |
Vet Track |
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
No |
| Dates Open |
contact park for schedule |
| Spark Arrestor |
No |
| Noise Limit |
No |
| Night Riding |
Yes |
| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
No Restriction |
| Cross Country |
Prohibited |
| ATVs |
No Restriction |
| 4x4s (registered) |
Some Areas |
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
No Restriction |
| Bicycles |
No Restriction |
| Hiking |
No Restriction |
| Horseback |
No Restriction |
| Camping |
Some Areas |
| Campfires |
Some Areas |
| Alcohol |
No Restriction |
| Fireworks |
Prohibited |
| Firearms |
Prohibited |
| Law Enforcement |
Some |
| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Entry Fee |
No ($0.00)
|
| Riding Fee |
Yes ($25.00 per OHV)
Minis - $20.00 |
| Camping Fee |
Tent: $0.00
RV: $0.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
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| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
5-20 Miles (SE) |
| Gasoline |
1-5 Miles (E) |
| Diesel |
5-20 Miles (SE) |
| Water |
On Site |
| RV Hookup |
5-20 Miles (NE) |
| RV Disposal |
5-20 Miles (NE) |
| Campground |
5-20 Miles (NW) |
| Conv Store |
1-5 Miles (E) |
| Swim Area |
5-20 Miles (NW) |
| Water Body |
5-20 Miles (NW) |
| Boat Ramp |
5-20 Miles (N) |
| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
Canyon Motocross
9777 West Carefree Hwy
Peoria, AZ 85383
(602) 803-4666
rick@canyonmotocross.com
www.canyonmotocross.com
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| Canyon Off Road Park Motocross OHV Area Photo |
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| The main track is cleared periodically so the rug rats can battle. This little guy was all business! |
| Canyon Off Road Park Motocross OHV Area Photo |
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| Main entrance gate for the motocross park. |
| Canyon Off Road Park Motocross OHV Area Photo |
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| Riding the terrain from this area. |
| Canyon Off Road Park Motocross OHV Area Photo |
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| This small obstacle course sits next to the main parking lot. |
| Canyon Off Road Park Motocross OHV Area Photo |
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| If you don't have a good time here, it is probably your own fault. |
| Canyon Off Road Park Motocross OHV Area Photo |
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| The vet track sits to the east of the main track. |
| Canyon Off Road Park Motocross OHV Area Photo |
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| The vet track is smaller and more casual, with less grooming. |
| Canyon Off Road Park Motocross OHV Area Photo |
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| FYI - Canyon Off Road Park Motocross |
| Canyon Off Road Park Motocross OHV Area Photo |
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| The ride and terrain is a lot like this. |
| Canyon Off Road Park Motocross OHV Area Photo |
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| If you don't have a good time here, it is probably your own fault. |
| Canyon Off Road Park Motocross OHV Area Photo |
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| You can expect to see stuff like this. |
| Canyon Off Road Park Motocross OHV Area Photo |
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| An example of what riding here is like. |
| Canyon Off Road Park Motocross OHV Area Photo |
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| Some of the terrain looks like this. |
| Canyon Off Road Park Motocross OHV Area Photo |
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| If you don't have fun here, it is your own fault. |
| Canyon Off Road Park Motocross OHV Area Photo |
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| This is what some of the ride is like. |
| Canyon Off Road Park Motocross OHV Area Photo |
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| The terrain is a lot like this. |
| Canyon Off Road Park Motocross OHV Area Photo |
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| There is an ultralight / small aircraft runway along the entrance road. |
| Canyon Off Road Park Motocross OHV Area Photo |
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| You can see some of the terrain here. |
| Canyon Off Road Park Motocross OHV Area Photo |
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| An example of what the terrain is like. |
| Canyon Off Road Park Motocross OHV Area Photo |
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| An example of what the terrain is like. |
| Canyon Off Road Park Motocross OHV Area Photo |
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| You can see some of the terrain here. |
| Canyon Off Road Park Motocross OHV Area Photo |
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| This is a good look at the kind of ride you can find here. |
| Canyon Off Road Park Motocross OHV Area Photo |
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| This is a good look at the kind of ride you can find here. |
| Canyon Off Road Park Motocross OHV Area Photo |
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| Practice on the main track gets pretty busy. There is a time schedule for the various skill and age groups. |
| Canyon Off Road Park Motocross OHV Area Photo |
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| This is a good look at the kind of ride you can find here. |
| Canyon Off Road Park Motocross OHV Area Photo |
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| The main track permits both bikes and ATVs. |
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