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multi purpose by mttgilbert  Papago Park is mostly for mountain biking, though it gets some equine use also. I use the park as a proving ground for new backpacks, boots, etc... The park stretches from the north side of Tempe Town Lake to the Phoenix Zoo. From the zoo, you can also get to the Papago Buttes trails. There are so many trails cut through this area that you need not worry about losing your way. Eventually, all these trails find their way to the zoo or the actual park at the southern part of the range. These trails are heavily used, especially on weekends, and are easy to find and follow. There are facilities (bathrooms and drinking fountains) at the southern end of the park and the zoo. This trail system is a helpful connector between some of the other various parks in the area. The trails around Tempe Town Lake connect the Scottsdale Greenbelt Park and Papago Park. You can also get to Camelback from Papago via the canal that cuts through Papago. Aside from the Zoo, there are also the botanical gardens just up north and east of the zoo, also accessible from Papago. Papago is a good hiking (or mountain biking) area for short inner-city jaunts down the trail or getting into shape for those longer, more challenging hikes. Check out the Official Route and Triplogs. Leave No Trace and +Add a Triplog after your hike to support this local community. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
