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Grand Canal Bike Path - 2 members in 152 triplogs have rated this an average 2.5 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Feb 28 2026
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Neighborhood Ride, AZ 
Neighborhood Ride, AZ
 
Biking - Road avatar Feb 28 2026
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,843
Biking - Road20.00 Miles 100 AEG
Biking - Road20.00 Miles
100 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Crosscut Canal Phoenix - SRP Canal
Grand Canal Bike Path
Tempe Town Lake
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Grand canal, tempe town lake, crosscut canal
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Feb 15 2026
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Rio Salado Bike PathPhoenix, AZ
Rio Salado Bike Path
Phoenix, AZ
Biking - Road avatar Feb 15 2026
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,843
Biking - Road21.10 Miles 100 AEG
Biking - Road21.10 Miles
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Grand Canal Bike Path
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Rio salado east, grand canal to make 20
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Feb 12 2026
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56 male
 Joined Oct 24 2010
 Phoenix,Az
Grand Canal Bike PathPhoenix, AZ
Grand Canal Bike Path
Phoenix, AZ
Walk / Tour avatar Feb 12 2026
mt98dew • Triplogs 2,484
Walk / Tour3.23 Miles 122 AEG
Walk / Tour3.23 Miles   1 Hour   24 Mns   2.31 mph
122 ft AEG
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Midday walk with the wife along the Grand Canal. Started from near Priest and Washington and hiked back to our last turn spot (near the east side of the 202). Hit the turn around spot and then hiked to the east end of the canal…and a little beyond (to the edge of Papago Park). I guessed we saved the best for last. From Priest to where the canal ended we walked along a developing corridor. North side had a sidewalk and lights for the entirety. The south side did for a portion of it. My wife was memorized by the lights. They seemed to slant away from you, no matter how you looked at them. There were info boards about the canal and Roosevelt dam. And also a very nice waterfall feature in a mini park like area with music playing from speakers. Spent some time at the “park” enjoying the area. Very safe area…. property security drove by twice while we were in the area. Oddly enough, we didn’t see any transients east of Priest. This was a nice section to finish up the canal.
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Feb 06 2026
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56 male
 Joined Oct 24 2010
 Phoenix,Az
Grand Canal Bike PathPhoenix, AZ
Grand Canal Bike Path
Phoenix, AZ
Walk / Tour avatar Feb 06 2026
mt98dew • Triplogs 2,484
Walk / Tour3.10 Miles 34 AEG
Walk / Tour3.10 Miles   1 Hour   3 Mns   2.95 mph
34 ft AEG
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Midday walk with wife and we were blessed with the company of our daughter. Picked up from where we left off on our last visit to the Grand Canal. Started from around 44th St and went in about 1.5 miles. Family thought was a good distance. Hiked entirely on the south side. I was hoping we would get far enough where we could get to the north side, but it didn’t work out that way. Had a sidewalk up to the railroad crossing and then it changed over to dirt and gravel. Pretty laid back hike. Mainly about conversation. Don’t get to hike with my daughter very often. Not much activity on the canal. Canals mostly empty. Quite a few tents around the freeways. Saw a few bikers pass by. Thought one might have the trekkin gecko. Always nice hiking with family.
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Jan 29 2026
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Grand Canal Bike PathPhoenix, AZ
Grand Canal Bike Path
Phoenix, AZ
Biking - Road avatar Jan 29 2026
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,843
Biking - Road21.10 Miles 100 AEG
Biking - Road21.10 Miles
100 ft AEG
 
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Tempe Town Lake
Crosscut Canal Phoenix - SRP Canal
Scottsdale Greenbelt
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Grand canal, then greenbelt to Osborne, back on crosscut
Nice = not windy
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Jan 25 2026
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56 male
 Joined Oct 24 2010
 Phoenix,Az
Grand Canal Bike PathPhoenix, AZ
Grand Canal Bike Path
Phoenix, AZ
Walk / Tour avatar Jan 25 2026
mt98dew • Triplogs 2,484
Walk / Tour4.12 Miles 52 AEG
Walk / Tour4.12 Miles   1 Hour   24 Mns   2.94 mph
52 ft AEG
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Partners none no partners
A nice walk along the canal with the wife. Actually, the canal wasn’t that great, but the company was. I’m not sure I’ve ever had back to back days hiking with the wife unless we were on vacation. :lol: Continued from where we left off from our previous visit going from McDowell to Washington St. Walkng, first the northern side and then the southern side on the way back. Like previous sections, one side was maintained with sidewalks and lighting while the other side was degrading asphalt. This changed sides halfway through the hike. Canal had a few feet of water if anything. Fish were pooled at one end where it was a little deeper. Best part of the hike ( besides the company) was ending our trek at Red Devil’s Pizza. There’s something to be said about canal hiking. :lol:
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Jan 16 2026
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56 male
 Joined Oct 24 2010
 Phoenix,Az
Grand Canal Bike PathPhoenix, AZ
Grand Canal Bike Path
Phoenix, AZ
Walk / Tour avatar Jan 16 2026
mt98dew • Triplogs 2,484
Walk / Tour4.01 Miles 123 AEG
Walk / Tour4.01 Miles   1 Hour   33 Mns   2.59 mph
123 ft AEG
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Late morning walk with the wife. I noted the discussions in early logs and realized that my canal meanderings with my wife should not be classified as a hike. We picked from where we left off. Started at a QT on Thomas and hiked west to 20th St. At 20th we went to the other side of the canal and then hiked southeast to McDowell St. We were tempted by Red Devils Pizza, but hiked on. Maybe next….that ended being our turn around point. Like the last few entries for this “trail” the north/east side of the canal has been “modified”: paved sidewalks with etched street info in the pavement, street lights/bollard lights, and occasional benches. The south/west is just degraded asphalt. They are still emptying the canals. Amazed at the number of fish swimming in the few feet of water. Easily 100+ between 20th and Thomas Rd. Always nice getting a “hike” in with the wife.
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Jan 09 2026
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56 male
 Joined Oct 24 2010
 Phoenix,Az
Grand Canal Bike PathPhoenix, AZ
Grand Canal Bike Path
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 09 2026
mt98dew • Triplogs 2,484
Hiking3.51 Miles 57 AEG
Hiking3.51 Miles   1 Hour   13 Mns   2.88 mph
57 ft AEG
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Midday hike with the wife on the canal. Today we hiked from 12-20th St. which got us just past the 51. The area wasn’t too bad. My wife use to live and work in the neighborhood 40 years ago. Nice hearing her reflections. Looks like they are in the process of draining the canal. I wonder what happens to lol the fish?
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Jan 04 2026
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56 male
 Joined Oct 24 2010
 Phoenix,Az
Grand Canal Bike PathPhoenix, AZ
Grand Canal Bike Path
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Jan 04 2026
mt98dew • Triplogs 2,484
Hiking3.20 Miles 56 AEG
Hiking3.20 Miles   1 Hour   8 Mns   2.82 mph
56 ft AEG
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Mid morning walk with the wife continuing our “journey” along the GRAND Canal. Actually, this next stretch was rather nice. Today we hiked from 7th Ave to 12th St. The canal and surrounding area was well maintained, though it did start to slip once we passed 7th St. Started on the south side and then took the north side on the way back. Quite a few joggers, bike riders and dog walkers. Temps were nice with tolerable company. lol Started near Joe’s Diner. I’ve never eaten there, but the place was hopping!
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Dec 23 2025
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56 male
 Joined Oct 24 2010
 Phoenix,Az
Grand Canal Bike PathPhoenix, AZ
Grand Canal Bike Path
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 23 2025
mt98dew • Triplogs 2,484
Hiking2.00 Miles 50 AEG
Hiking2.00 Miles      40 Mns   3.00 mph
50 ft AEG
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Another short hike on the canal with the wife. Picked up from where we left off and continued from 19th Ave to 7th. Amazing how the “feeling” of the area changes simply by crossing over 19th Ave. Residential homes on both sides of the canal. Not Scottsdale, but you could see maintained homes and a level of pride/prosperity in the area. Not that it means anything today, but noted that the south side was “advertised” as the Bel Air neighborhood and the north side was “advertised” as the Grandview neighborhood. The north side had a sidewalk with overhead lights for most of this segment. There was also quite a bit of wall art (some of which was pretty good) as well as a couple of benches along the way. The south side has what seemed to be some form of deteriorating asphalt. Actually, preferred the deteriorating asphalt….easier on the knees. Nice temps. Great “hike” with the wife.
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Dec 13 2025
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56 male
 Joined Oct 24 2010
 Phoenix,Az
Grand Canal Bike PathPhoenix, AZ
Grand Canal Bike Path
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 13 2025
mt98dew • Triplogs 2,484
Hiking2.20 Miles 54 AEG
Hiking2.20 Miles      44 Mns   3.00 mph
54 ft AEG
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Partners none no partners
Midday hike (walk) with my wife along the lovely banks of the Grand Canal…..not. I picked up from where I left off on my last visit and hiked from I-17 to 19th Ave. Probably the roughest canal segment I’ve seen. Shopping carts, lazy boy chairs and an assortment of other trash dotted the waters. The city will definitely have fun doing their annual cleaning of the canals. The trail was asphalt or sidewalks on either side of the canal. Looked as if the city tried to “beautify” the section starting around Indian School. Put in a sidewalk with overhead lights and infrequently spaced decorative poles. Nice to get out and walk with the wife, but we won’t be revisiting this section.
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Nov 30 2025
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Rio Salado Bike PathPhoenix, AZ
Rio Salado Bike Path
Phoenix, AZ
Biking - Road avatar Nov 30 2025
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,843
Biking - Road21.10 Miles 100 AEG
Biking - Road21.10 Miles
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Grand Canal Bike Path
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rio salado east
grand canal to make 20
nice day
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227752
Nov 26 2025
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Grand Canal Bike PathPhoenix, AZ
Grand Canal Bike Path
Phoenix, AZ
Biking - Road avatar Nov 26 2025
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,843
Biking - Road20.30 Miles 100 AEG
Biking - Road20.30 Miles
100 ft AEG
 
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Tempe Town Lake
Crosscut Canal Phoenix - SRP Canal
Partners none no partners
Random ride mid afternoon
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Nov 14 2025
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56 male
 Joined Oct 24 2010
 Phoenix,Az
Grand Canal Bike PathPhoenix, AZ
Grand Canal Bike Path
Phoenix, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 14 2025
mt98dew • Triplogs 2,484
Hiking4.74 Miles 202 AEG
Hiking4.74 Miles   1 Hour   9 Mns   4.12 mph
202 ft AEG
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Morning hike. Continued on my journey along the Grand Canal. Honestly, this section is anything but grand. Went from 43rd and Osborn to I-17. Mainly businesses, apartments……and the homeless. Wasn’t as bad as I anticipated. Probably only about 20 homeless. Some sleeping. Some starting their day. “My Man Godfrey’s” forgotten man. Temps were pleasant.
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Nov 06 2025
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Grand Canal Bike PathPhoenix, AZ
Grand Canal Bike Path
Phoenix, AZ
Biking - Road avatar Nov 06 2025
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,843
Biking - Road21.50 Miles 100 AEG
Biking - Road21.50 Miles
100 ft AEG
 
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Grand canal
Rio salado west
Nice afternoon
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Oct 22 2025
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Grand Canal Bike PathPhoenix, AZ
Grand Canal Bike Path
Phoenix, AZ
Biking - Road avatar Oct 22 2025
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,843
Biking - Road20.00 Miles 100 AEG
Biking - Road20.00 Miles
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Tempe Town Lake
Crosscut Canal Phoenix - SRP Canal
Partners none no partners
Neighborhood ride watching showers all around me
Just got a few helping of sprinkles
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Oct 14 2025
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Grand Canal Bike PathPhoenix, AZ
Grand Canal Bike Path
Phoenix, AZ
Biking - Road avatar Oct 14 2025
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,843
Biking - Road24.40 Miles 100 AEG
Biking - Road24.40 Miles
100 ft AEG
 
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Rio Salado Bike Path
Tempe Town Lake
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grand canal to 32nd street, then rio salado east
lots of obstacles from yesterday's storm
slacked the last two rides, so made up for it today
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226647
Sep 20 2025
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Grand Canal Bike PathPhoenix, AZ
Grand Canal Bike Path
Phoenix, AZ
Biking - Road avatar Sep 20 2025
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,843
Biking - Road22.40 Miles 100 AEG
Biking - Road22.40 Miles
100 ft AEG
 
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Partners none no partners
Grand canal to 19th Ave
I love this ride when traffic is light and wind is favorable
Getting sketchier further west
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Sep 16 2025
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67 female
 Joined Nov 17 2008
 phoenix, az
Rio Salado Bike PathPhoenix, AZ
Rio Salado Bike Path
Phoenix, AZ
Biking - Road avatar Sep 16 2025
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,843
Biking - Road22.90 Miles 100 AEG
Biking - Road22.90 Miles
100 ft AEG
 
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Tempe Town Lake
Grand Canal Bike Path
Partners none no partners
rio salado east
grand canal for over 20
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Aug 28 2025
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67 female
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 phoenix, az
Rio Salado Bike PathPhoenix, AZ
Rio Salado Bike Path
Phoenix, AZ
Biking - Road avatar Aug 28 2025
trekkin_gecko • Triplogs 4,843
Biking - Road23.00 Miles 100 AEG
Biking - Road23.00 Miles
100 ft AEG
 
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Grand Canal Bike Path
Tempe Town Lake
Partners none no partners
grand canal to 32nd street, rio salado west to 24th street
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