The Town of Queen Creek celebrated the Queen Creek Wash Trail extension, from the Crismon Road alignment to Rittenhouse Road, with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The project, completed by Haydon, included extending the Queen Creek Wash Trail, with a new asphalt path for pedestrians / cyclists and ramps down to the bottom of the wash for equestrian users.
“Our wash trail system is so important to our community,” said Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley. “It provides a beautiful place for our residents to get outside and recreate, a safe alternative way to get around town and is an opportunity to preserve some of our equestrian heritage. And this project brings us one step closer to our goal of having a complete trail loop.”
In addition to extending the wash trail, the project also included a half-mile section south along Signal Butte, which will connect to the future east trail connection between the Queen Creek and Sonoqui wash trails.
For additional information about the Town’s trail system, visit QueenCreekAZ.gov/trails.
QCPD reminds residents to be alert and prioritize safety when using the trails. The following safety tips can help prevent injuries and reduce risks.
Trails and park walking paths
- When possible, do not visit trails or walking paths alone - bring a friend.
- Stay in well-lit areas and make sure a friend or family member knows where you are going.
- Always be alert and aware of your surroundings.
- Pets must be on a leash at all times.
- Clean up after pets.
- Do not litter.
- Wheels yield to heels.
- Bikers yield to walkers/runners and horses.
- Walkers/runners yield to horses.
- Stay to the right on paths - pass on the left.
- Do not disturb wildlife.
Certain motorized devices are permitted on multi-use trails, sidewalks, and bicycle lanes. These devices must be operated in a reasonable and safe manner, obey all traffic laws, and yield to pedestrians and equestrians.
Permitted devices include*:
- Class 1 & 2 electric bikes
- Motorized gas-powered bikes
- Micromobility devices (electric scooter, electric standup scooter, etc.)
- Motorized skateboards
Prohibited devices include*:
- Motor vehicles
- Golf carts
- ATVs
- Motorcycles
- Class 3 electric bikes
- Motorized electric-powered bikes
*These lists are not exhaustive.
QCPD encourages residents to call the non-emergency line at 480-358-3500 (9-1-1 in an emergency) to report suspicious activity, behavior or prohibited devices on the trails.
To learn more, please visit QueenCreekAZ.gov/MotorizedDevices and QueenCreekAZ.gov/Trails.
