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This trail passes through a landscaped greenway in an overhead electric utility corridor though the city of Gilbert, just outside Mesa and Phoenix. The trail runs from a junction with the Eastern...
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AZ | 3.3 mi | Concrete |
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The Cañada del Oro River Park Trail follows its namesake waterway in the northern suburbs of Tucson from a junction with the longer Santa Cruz River Park Trail in Marana to Oro Valley. The recently...
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AZ | 11 mi | Asphalt |
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The Central Arizona Project to Arizona Canal Trail links its two namesake waterways via a winding route through the north side of Scottsdale. Along the way, the trail connects to a number of other...
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AZ | 9 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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The Consolidated Canal Path runs north-south along the entire length of the Consolidated Canal, an 18-mile-long waterway dating back to 1891. The route consists of both a paved path and a...
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AZ | 18.9 mi | Concrete, Gravel |
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The paved Crosscut Canal Path links Tempe and Scottsdale via a route alongside the Crosscut Canal, which dates to 1912. The trail follows the entire length of the canal thanks to a southern extension...
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AZ | 4.5 mi | Concrete |
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The Yuma Project was constructed in 1915 as an irrigation system in order to help provide water for individual homes and farms. Today this canal system serves over 94,000 people. The East Main Canal...
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AZ | 5.9 mi | Asphalt |
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In Grand Canyon National Park, which sees more than 6 million visitors each year, the park’s greenway trail system offers a delightful way to connect travelers to those quiet moments where they can...
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AZ | 13 mi | Asphalt |
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The Harrison Greenway is a useful north–south connection between the Pantano River Park Trail and Julian Wash Greenway (via a brief on-road route). All three trails are integral components of a larger...
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AZ | 5 mi | Asphalt |
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The High Country Trail runs parallel to the street of the same name (also called "Trail") in the suburban neighborhood of Ponderosa Trails. The trail runs between Wild West Trail street and the end of...
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AZ | 1.3 mi | Asphalt |
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The Indian Bend Wash Path—also sometimes referred to as the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt or the Scottsdale Greenbelt—follows the banks of Indian Bend Wash between Scottsdale and Tempe. Along...
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AZ | 12 mi | Concrete |
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In April 2011 the Rio North Trail was renamed the Karen Cooper Trail in memory of a Flagstaff City Council member. The Karen Cooper Trail runs for 3.6 miles between W. Cherry Avenue just north of...
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AZ | 3.6 mi | Dirt, Gravel |
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The New River Trail parallels its generally dry namesake waterway through the populous Phoenix suburbs of Peoria and Glendale. The entire 19.5-mile route is paved and uninterrupted, with...
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AZ | 19.5 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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The Pantano River Park Trail follows Pantano Wash northwest from a junction with the Harrison Greenway to Tanque Verde Road, providing direct trail access to thousands of residents of Tucson. The...
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AZ | 6 mi | Asphalt |
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The Prescott Peavine National Recreation Trail is a 6-mile rail-trail in Prescott, north of Phoenix.
To say that the connected rail-trails of Prescott are oases in sun-baked,...
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AZ | 6 mi | Ballast, Cinder, Crushed Stone, Dirt |
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The rural-feeling Queen Creek Wash Trail runs for 5.5 miles between the communities of Queen Creek and Hastings Farm. This paved trail passes through open space, farmland, residential...
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AZ | 5.5 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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The Rillito River Park Trail runs along both sides of its namesake river, from N. Craycroft Road to Interstate 10, where it links with the Santa Crus Loop. The trail is fully paved, with a...
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AZ | 22.4 mi | Asphalt |
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The paved Rio Salado Pathway runs along both banks of the Salt River in Tempe. The generally dry waterway was expanded into Tempe Town Lake in 1999, and the scenic waterfront area is now a popular...
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AZ | 10.5 mi | Concrete |
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The San Francisco Trail parallels San Francisco Street on the east side of Northern Arizona University campus, running between Franklin Avenue and Pine Knoll Drive. It intersects the Sinclair Wash...
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AZ | 0.9 mi | Asphalt |
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The Santa Cruz Loop follows the Santa Cruz River throughout Tucson, providing access to various amenities and neighborhoods, as well as the Rillito River Park Trail, Cañada del Oro River...
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AZ | 41.8 mi | Asphalt |
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The 8.2-mile Skunk Creek Trail runs through the heart of Peoria and Glendale and connects to several other nearby trails.
About the Route
The Skunk Creek Trail runs along the banks...
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AZ | 8.2 mi | Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel |
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The Sonoqui (pronounced so-NO-kee) Wash Trail is a 5.8 mile multi-use trail through the community of Queen Creek, Arizona. The rural trail weaves through aesthetic native desert, and is open to both...
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AZ | 5.8 mi | Asphalt |
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The Yuma Crossing Bike Path also goes by the names Colorado River Levee Multi-Use Path and the Colorado River Path. The trail runs for just over 3 miles between S Pacific Avenue and just east of I-8...
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AZ | 3.4 mi | Asphalt |
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The Arizona Canal Path is one of the longest multi-use trails in Maricopa County, running between Peoria, Glendale, Phoenix, Scottsdale and the Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community...
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AZ | 72 mi | Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone |
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This short trail carves its way along a greenway corridor through the neighborhoods of Bent Tree, Preston Hills and Casa Rica in Scottsdale. The trail provides recreational opportunities to residents...
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AZ | 1.5 mi | Concrete |
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The Cave Creek Wash Trail is a paved multi-use trail along the banks of Cave Creek in Phoenix. The trail consists of two disconnected segments, the longest of which is the southern section. This...
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AZ | 9.6 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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The Chino Valley Peavine Trail offers a north-south route through the central Arizona town of Chino Valley, which lies about 15 miles north of the larger city of Prescott. The dirt pathway is best for...
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AZ | 5.8 mi | Dirt |
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The Eastern Canal Path runs along 18.06 miles of its namesake waterway through Mesa, Gilbert and Chandler in suburban Phoenix. The trail, which at times has a smooth paved surface and at...
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AZ | 18.06 mi | Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel |
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The 34.8-mile Grand Canal Path is one of the longest multi-use trails in the Phoenix metropolitan area, linking the large cities of Glendale, Phoenix, and Tempe. Like many of the area's...
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AZ | 34.8 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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The Iron King Trail begins in the community of Granville and heads west for an enjoyable 4.1-mile adventure. The trail's western trailhead is just beyond the Point of Rocks junction with Prescott...
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AZ | 4.1 mi | Dirt |
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The Julian Wash Greenway showcases the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert as it travels from a junction with the Santa Cruz River Park Trail to S. Rita Road in southeastern Tucson. The trail offers...
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AZ | 18 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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The Kyrene Canal Path runs alongside the Kyrene Canal in Tempe and Chandler, providing a connection between residences, businesses, shopping destinations and the Ken McDonald Golf Course. The trail is...
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AZ | 3.8 mi | Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel |
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Lake Havasu City boasts a wide variety of recreation activities, from hiking nearby desert trails to water sports on the city's namesake lake and the Colorado River; the Lake Havasu City Island Trail...
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AZ | 3.6 mi | Asphalt |
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The New Mexico & Arizona Railroad Trail, also known as the Railroad Grade Trail, is a rustic hiking and equestrian trail in the Sonoita Creek State Natural Area outside of Patagonia, Arizona. The area...
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AZ | 5 mi | Dirt |
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The Route 66 Trail in Flagstaff begins in the heart of the beautiful historic downtown district right next to the picturesque Flagstaff Train Depot. Parking is available right along historic Route 66...
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AZ | 4.9 mi | Concrete |
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Internationally renowned for outdoor recreation activities and as the launching point for visits to Grand Canyon National Park, the city of Flagstaff also boasts one of the best community trail...
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AZ | 5.7 mi | Crushed Stone |
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The Southern Canal Path is an unpaved route along the South Canal in Maricopa County. One of several trails along the extensive canal network in the area, the Southern Canal Path links to four others:...
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AZ | 9.3 mi | Gravel |
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The Stadium Connector Shared Use Pathway is a short but important route in northwestern Mesa, Arizona. It links Hohokam Stadium (the spring training home of the Oakland Athletics) and Sloan Park (the...
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AZ | 1 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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The State Route 51 Trail parallels Arizona State Route 51, also known as the Piestewa Freeway, on a paved route between the Reach 11 Recreation Area and Venturoso Park. The trail provides access to...
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AZ | 5.2 mi | Asphalt |
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The Western Canal Path, sometimes known as the Western Powerline Trail, is one of several trails adjacent to canals in the Phoenix metropolitan area, connecting the cities of Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler,...
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AZ | 21.9 mi | Concrete, Gravel |
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The Flagstaff segment of the Arizona Trail is just over 10 miles long and passes through the middle of town between Interstate 40 and Route 66. The trail's surface varies from paved to gravel and...
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AZ | 10.1 mi | Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel |
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The Buffalo Park Loop circles the park of the same name atop McMillan Mesa, an ancient lava flow. The trail traverses open, native grasslands and a small wooded section in a ravine. From the mesa you...
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AZ | 2 mi | Dirt, Gravel |
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This paved, multi-use trail runs along the banks of one of Cave Creek's tributaries and connects to the longer Cave Creek Wash Trail. The Cave Creek Tributary Trail provides access to numerous...
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AZ | 4.1 mi | Concrete |
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Only a tiny portion of the El Paso & Southwestern Greenway is currently open in Tucson. Built as part of the development of the city's Fire Central building (a large and modern fire station that...
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AZ | 0.2 mi | Asphalt |
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The Golf Links-Aviation Path begins in downtown Tucson and runs southeast, following busy Barraza-Aviation Parkway (State Route 210) and later Golf Links Road—hence the trail's name. Road noise can be...
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AZ | 9.4 mi | Asphalt |
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The Highline Lateral Canal Path runs along its namesake waterway through the Arizona cities of Phoenix and Tempe and the smaller town of Guadalupe. Open in several disconnected segments, the trail...
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AZ | 10.4 mi | Asphalt, Gravel |
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The Indian Springs Trail is a wide, gravel path that loops through a portion of the Apache and Sitgreaves National Forests. Beginning in a meadow, the trail quickly enters a dense forest of pine and...
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AZ | 7.5 mi | Gravel |
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Lake Havasu City sits on the shore of the reservoir of the same name in western Arizona. The lake was formed when the Colorado River was dammed at what is now called Parker Dam. But Lake Havasu City,...
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AZ | 8.5 mi | Asphalt |
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Tucked in the southeastern corner of Phoenix, this trail serves as a connector between its namesake communities of Mountain Park Ranch and Lakewood. The paved path runs within a greenway corridor...
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AZ | 3 mi | Concrete |
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The North 89 Trail runs between Marketplace Drive to the City limits at Snowflake Drive parallel to US 89, for which it's named. Despite its proximity to the highway, the trail has a pleasant natural...
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AZ | 1.1 mi | Concrete |
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The Old Cross Cut Canal Park Path is a 2 mile multiuse trail that runs parallel to N. 48th Street in Phoenix. It is a useful resource for the community, connecting nearby residences to schools,...
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AZ | 2 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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The asphalt and concrete trail begins at Lakeshore Drive and Navajo Drive, and travels north to Powers Avenue. It occupies the right-of-way of the Kinder Morgan company’s pipeline through Prescott...
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AZ | 2 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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This trail (sometimes called the Paseo Pathway) is probably the easiest trail in the Phoenix Sonoran Preserve's clutch of hiking and biking paths. Paved and relatively flat, the trail welcomes users...
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AZ | 5 mi | Concrete |
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This short trail parallels N. 67th Avenue in Glendale and follows the edge of the Thunderbird Conservation Park. The trail provides a connection between nearby residences and Mountain Ridge High...
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AZ | 0.5 mi | Concrete |
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This short trail serves Hillcrest Ranch and the surrounding communities in Glendale. The trail also provides easy access to the short 67th Avenue Trail and can be connected to the much longer New...
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AZ | 2.4 mi | Concrete |
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For a challenging desert adventure, travel the Mohave and Milltown Railroad Trail in northwest Arizona. The trail occupies the corridor of the historic Mohave and Milltown Railroad, a private narrow...
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AZ | 7 mi | Ballast |
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The Ponderosa Trail stretches 2.5 miles between Beulah Boulevard at Lake Mary Road and Pulliam Airport where JW Powell Boulevard meets S Pullman Drive. The trails winds through open space behind the...
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AZ | 2.5 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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The entire route of the Railroad Grade Trail follows a historic railroad corridor, offering gentle climbs and stunning views. The railroad formerly hauled logs from various parts of the Apache...
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AZ | 19 mi | Cinder |
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This trail runs parallel to Shea Boulevard in Scottsdale. The trail consists of several disconnected segments on both sides of the road. The western end has a much more suburban feel than the eastern...
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AZ | 7.3 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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The Tempe Canal Path parallels the Tempe Canal between the cities of Tempe and Mesa. The trail consists of two disconnected segments, separated by the private Mesa Country Club. Both segments serve a...
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AZ | 6 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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The Country Club Trail runs along the east side of Country Club Drive between US 89 north of I-40 and Boulder Run south of I-40. As of late 2011 you must use a sidewalk along Country Club Drive to...
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AZ | 0.9 mi | Concrete |
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The Dan Yersavich Memorial Bikeway closely follows Old Spanish Trail, a road that connects residential areas of Tucson with Saguaro National Park, for its entire route. Compared to some of the other...
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AZ | 5.7 mi | Asphalt |
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The El Passo is a half-mile connector between US Highway 89 and I-180 (Historic Route 66), passing through the Flagstaff Mall along the north side of Marketplace Drive and west of Mall Drive. At...
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AZ | 0.5 mi | Concrete |
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This short trail parallels Gainey Ranch Road from Scottsdale Rotary Park to E. Mountain View Road. It offers a great family recreation opportunity to nearby residents.
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AZ | 1.1 mi | Concrete |
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This sidepath along Litchfield Road serves to connect the communities of Litchfield Park and Goodyear, just outside of Phoenix. The utilitarian-style path is not a destination, but it is valuable as a...
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AZ | 3.1 mi | Concrete |
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The Wild West Trail passes among the suburban neighborhood of Ponderosa Trails, following the street of the same name (Wild West Trail), crossing Separation Canyon Trail (street) then paralleling Dory...
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AZ | 0.6 mi | Asphalt |
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The Woodlands Trail runs along the east side of Woodlands Village Boulevard from Beulah Boulevard to I-40 (Historic Route 66), going steadily up hill from south to north. Use caution when crossing the...
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AZ | 1.1 mi | Concrete |
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Tucson's Arroyo Chico Greenway is a developing urban trail that will eventually link the city's downtown area and the University of Arizona with popular Gene C. Reid Park. Three trail segments are...
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AZ | 2.9 mi | Asphalt |
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The Arroyo Trail is a short trail that extends from the paved Pine Knoll Trail at Pine Knoll Drive to a neighborhood on the north side of Interstate 40 in Flagstaff.
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AZ | 0.3 mi | Gravel |
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The Bow & Arrow Trail follows an arroyo of the same name in a scenic canyon near Flagstaff's Coconino County Community College. The trail runs east and west of Lone Tree Road near the campus and...
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AZ | 0.8 mi | Dirt, Gravel |
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The Cedar Trail runs between West Street, on the east slope of McMillan Mesa, and Turquoise Drive, paralleling Cedar and Forest avenues. The trail traverses lightly forested hillside and dry...
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AZ | 1.36 mi | Concrete, Dirt |
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Central Core Multi-use Path represents the commitment of Prescott Valley to cater to provide safety and connectivity for its non-driving citizens. The trail is 3 miles long, beginning at Lake Valley...
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AZ | 3 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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The David Bell Multi-Use Path forms a loop around Tucson's Randolph Golf Complex, which contains both Randolph North Golf Course and Randolph Dell Urich Golf Course. The paved trail, a popular jogging...
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AZ | 3.1 mi | Asphalt |
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The Dreamy Draw Bikeway passes through the Dreamy Draw Recreation Area in Phoenix, offering ample scenery and access to the area's rustic hiking trails. The trail begins at a residential neighborhood...
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AZ | 2.1 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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The Dry Lake Trail is a short path on the western side of Flagstaff. Following the south side of Kiltie Lane, the trail links Equestrian Estates and W.L. Gore's Woody Mountain campus with the...
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AZ | 0.8 mi | Gravel |
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The Fisher Point Trail is a short route heading down into a small side canyon along the east edge of the Pine Canyon development. It links the JWP Trail and a Forest Service trail that carries on to...
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AZ | 0.4 mi | Dirt, Gravel |
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The Fort Valley Trail follows Fort Valley Road between Kendrick Street and Schultz Pass Road. Use caution in the segment south of Sechrist Elementary School, where the trail crosses Fort Valley Road,...
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AZ | 2.6 mi | Asphalt |
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The Fourth Street Trail is broken into two segments; both traverse the west side of Fourth Street. As of late 2011, there is no crossing over I-40. The northern segment runs between US 89 (Historic...
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AZ | 0.4 mi | Concrete |
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The Foxglenn Trail runs between Herold Ranch Road and Foxglenn Park on Butler Avenue. At the park end of the trail, the surface is concrete, and you connect to additional side trails here. The main...
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AZ | 1.9 mi | Cinder, Concrete, Dirt |
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The Iron Springs Railroad Trail (a.k.a. Forest Trail 332) lies within Prescott National Forest west of the city of Prescott, AZ. The hilly trail is around 6,000 feet in elevation and winds through the...
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AZ | 4 mi | Crushed Stone, Dirt |
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The JWP Trail follows along the south side of John Wesley Powell Boulevard between the eastern end of where the boulevard currently ends (as of 2011) and Lake Mary Road. Where the trail intersects...
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AZ | 2.1 mi | Asphalt |
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The Lone Tree Trail follows the east side of Lone Tree Road between S. Pine Knoll Road and J.W. Powell Boulevard. The trail rolls through the dry land and includes two steep climbs on each side of the...
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AZ | 1.1 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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The Mars Hill Trail runs west from Thorpe Park, climbing Mars Hill and ending where the Tunnel Springs Trail begins. The trail climbs through a steep draw amid an open pine forest. The trail crosses...
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AZ | 1.9 mi | Dirt, Gravel |
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This shared use path is wide, smooth and flat and exists in disconnected segments along Jackrabbit Lane, between Litchfield and Buckeye. The trail begins just north of the the Valley Metro park and...
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AZ | 3.2 mi | Asphalt |
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The Northern Arizona University Trail is a main route through the campus, running between Dupont Avenue and McConnell Drive. The trail crowded when school is in session but for most the trail,...
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AZ | 1.1 mi | Asphalt |
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This trail and its short spur pass through the communities of Paradise Park Manor and Paradise Park Trails in Scottsdale. While the trail primarily serves residences, it connects to the Central...
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AZ | 1.4 mi | Concrete |
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The Patagonia Train Track Trail is a loop trail that begins and ends in the tiny Arizona town of Patagonia. One half of the trail follows the old railbed of the New Mexico and Arizona Railroad, which...
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AZ | 2 mi | Dirt |
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The Pima Road Trail consists of two disconnected segments along Pima Road in Scottsdale. The longer southern section connects to both the Arizona Canal Path and Central Arizona Project to Arizona...
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AZ | 4.8 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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The Pine Knoll Drive skirts the south side of Pine Knoll Drive, linking adjacent neighborhoods. The trail connects to the Lone Tree Trail at Lone Tree Road and the Arroyo Trail across the street from...
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AZ | 0.6 mi | Concrete |
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Railroad Springs Trail runs along the west side of Railroad Springs Boulevard between Historic Route 66 (I-40) and the railroad tracks just north of Adirondack Boulevard. The trail passes through the...
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AZ | 0.5 mi | Concrete |
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The Southwest Crossing Trail runs adjacent to Highland Mesa Drive toward I-40 then passes through open space, dropping down to go below I-40. The crossing was first built to move sheep but now funnels...
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AZ | 0.6 mi | Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone |
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It took about 6 years to complete construction of this Prescott Valley Trail; the first phase was completed 2005, then the second and third phases were finished in 2011. The trail parallels SR 69,...
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AZ | 2.6 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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The Switzer Canyon Trail extends between Gemini Drive just south of Buffalo Park and Turquoise Drive near Ponderosa Parkway. The trail follows an abandoned portion of Cedar Avenue along an aggregate...
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AZ | 1.25 mi | Concrete, Dirt, Gravel |
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The Switzer Wash Trail runs for nearly 0.5 mile in Switzer Wash along the south side of Butler Avenue, paralleling 4th Street. At its southern end it intersects with the Foxglenn Trail.
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AZ | 0.4 mi | Crushed Stone |
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The Tunnel Springs Trail presents a challenging but steady ascent (or descent) on the south face of Observatory Mesa. The trail passes through ponderosa pine forest, extending between the Railroad...
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AZ | 1.9 mi | Dirt, Gravel |
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I rode only the northern portion until I couldn’t take it anymore. Every underpass was a homeless encampment. Trash. garbage, etc blocked the trail and made it dangerous to ride. Not recommended.
wanted to bike the path but zero parking, especially by 142nd st which has no parking signs everywhere. So I drove towards the other end and all I could find was what looked like a construction site. Not a parking area. I'm guessing the trail must be doable but even so, looks like mostly a few miles of exhaust fumes.
We started out from Freedom Park towards downtown. Sadly, almost immediately we were introduced to a large portion Tucson’s homeless population. Many camps and much trash along the side of the trail. The trail surface was very rough. It is not well marked so we never made it to downtown portion. I suspect the 5 star reviews started downtown and did not proceed too far down the trail. A large portion on the trail is along roads of either 4 or 6 lanes and there are many street crossings (most have traffic lights to aid crossing).
We are RVers and so nice to find an RV park that is on the trail. Staying at Rincon Country West RV and you can leave out the back gate and hit the trail. If you head south it is 2.5 miles to the end of the trail but heading north is 40 miles of riding and then connect to other trails. The trail condition is excellent and the scenery great. If the river had water would really be spectacular but it is dry. Saw a roadrunner on the trail.
We rode from the KOA west about 4 miles. Beautiful weather. Nice surface. Easily the most unattractive bike path I’ve ever ridden. Trash everywhere. Homeless people and their makeshift camps. Riding around construction sites, along side an interstate, on sidewalks and down in the wash.
We parked at the Vail Christian Church on Valencia. The usual roadside parking areas are gone due to road construction but the Church was great. Lots of bikers parked there. Right beside the Harrison Greenway trail which runs into the Pantano trail. So from there you could go one way to the Pantano or the other to Julian Wash. The Harrison trail is considered a connector trail. Anyway lots of beautiful cactus/several restrooms/horse farms/no homeless camps.
We parked at the Shannon Parking lot for the Loop. Google maps will take you to the parking lot. Did an 18 Mile round trip. Could be longer if you wanted. You can cross the Wash at several places and ride both sides of the Wash. Beautiful scenery. Lots of trees and giant cactus. It was a Saturday so the trail was busy but fun. Parks along the way. We are staying at the South 40 RV park and next time we will just ride out of the RV park. Can use sidewalks to get to trail. Can also ride to the Canada del Oro and the Santa Cruz trail.
We stayed at So 40 RV park. Could actually have ridden from the RV park to the trail but drove and parked at the small lot at Thornydale and rode 10 miles north up the trail. The scenery is great and the path has lots of curves and 4 steel bridges to cross back and forth across the giant wash. Just after you leave the parking lot you come to a”Y”. One way is the Santa Cruz Trail and the other the Canada del Oro.
We parked at Rio Vista Community Park. Beautiful Park. Lots of people and parking. From the Park you can also access Skunk Creek Trail which we got on by accident for a few miles but then turned around and came back and got the New River Trail. We did the section on both sides of the river (dry! lol) but quite a few beautiful Palo Verde trees along the trail. Will go back and head further south from the park towards Sun City. Nice trail with no street crossing interruptions.
Really enjoyed this trail. Close to our resort and easy access. Not busy during the week. Well marked, going again today.
well maintained safe, quiet. great for hour, quick ride out and back
We stayed at the Tucson KOA and you can ride out the back of the KOA and get on the trail. About the middle of the trail. First day we headed west for 7 miles. The trail flows into the Santa Cruz Trail so you could go a long way if wanted. It’s ok. Has two kind of confusing street crossings. Not particularly scenic. 2nd day went east for 10 miles where Julian wash flows into another section of the loop. This was a workout ride. You don’t realize it but it is a slight steady uphill and we had a good headwind. So a workout! No shade and not particularly scenic.
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