Added by Jared Blitz
From the rocks in Papago Park you can see all of Tempe and into Downtown Phoenix. During the summer it is a tremendous vantage point to watch the infamous haboobs (intense dust storm) roll through the valley. If they're at sunset or just before, the color experience is phenomenal. Of course, you have to be ready to suffer through it yourself.
This trail begins from the parking lot on the west side of Galvin Parkway. To the east of the parking lot is a single track, dirt trail that heads north towards the big buttes. It continues counterclockwise around the big butte and heads south around the smaller butte. It continues west around the golf course eventually leading back to the parking lot. This is an easy trail for hikers and mountain bikers.
Pack List
- Camera bag
- Camera
- Tripod
- Face covering
- Water
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Activities:
Chillin, Photography, Running, Hiking, Fitness
Skill Level:
Beginner
Season:
Year Round
Trail Type:
Loop
Distance:
4 Miles
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about 1 year ago
Good fun am must for anyone in Tempe!
Good little hike in the Tempe area, stay cool bring lots of water!
about 1 year ago
Easy But Lovely.
This is an easy hike and a wonderful place to go to and catch the sunset over the city.
Added by Jared Blitz
A teacher of health and fitness in Higher Ed, an exercise physiologist, a lover of the outdoors, and fulfilled by shooting landscape photography.
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