Hike the West Park Loop Trail in Papago Park

4 miles - Loop Trail

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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.

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Crystal Sibson

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Hike the West Park Loop Trail in Papago Park

4 months ago

Nice Hike

This is a nice hike in the city. Be sure to bring plenty of water and enjoy the hike.

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Laura Hill

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Hike the West Park Loop Trail in Papago Park

4 months ago

Great Hike

Great hike when the weather is nice - however, unless you've done heat training, I would avoid in hotter summer months. Bring more water than you think you need. Lots of college kids, since it's so close to ASU :)

4.0