Hike the West Park Loop Trail in Papago Park

Phoenix, Arizona

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4 miles

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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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Hike the West Park Loop Trail in Papago Park Reviews

Crystal Sibson

Hike the West Park Loop Trail in Papago Park

08/14/20

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

4.0

Laura Hill

Hike the West Park Loop Trail in Papago Park

08/08/20

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

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Joseph Gulizia

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Hike the West Park Loop Trail in Papago Park

12/10/18

Quick hike, perfect for ASU students sick of A Mountain!

5.0

Brian Cahill

Hike the West Park Loop Trail in Papago Park

06/21/16

Good little hike in the Tempe area, stay cool bring lots of water!

4.0

Laura Clarke

Hike the West Park Loop Trail in Papago Park

05/02/16

This is an easy hike and a wonderful place to go to and catch the sunset over the city.

5.0

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