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Hole in the Rock – Arizona Canal Path loop from Veterans Way/College Ave

Hole in the Rock – Arizona Canal Path loop from Veterans Way/College Ave

Hard

5.0

(9701)

9,702

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Hole in the Rock – Arizona Canal Path loop from Veterans Way/College Ave

05:01

75.5km

160m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 65.1 km for 99 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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996 m

Tempe Sign

Highlight • Monument

Very close to the Tempe Tourism Office, you'll find these large letters which, as is common in other places, besides being a beautiful public artwork, are a popular photo spot.

Tip by

1.42 km

Tempe Beach Park

Highlight • Beach

Tempe Beach Park is the perfect spot to soak up the sun at Tempe Town Lake. Visitors can enjoy amenities that let them picnic, bike ride, or rent a boat …

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1.96 km

Neil G. Giuliano Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This park is located on the banks of the Tempe Town Lake and is named after the Mayor who opened the lake to the public during his tenure. Neil G. …

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5.04 km

Evelyn Hallman Park Lake

Highlight • Lake

Small park with a fishing pond. Great place for outdoor activities. Ramada’s for picnics.

Tip by

6.19 km

Papago Ponds

Lake

7.17 km

Papago Park Red Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

The fitness loop around the golf course is perfect for a Gravel bike.

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7.72 km

Hole in the Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

You'll also find plenty of mountain bike trails in this area. You might also notice some big lizards that look a bit like gila monsters. But don't worry, they're just chuckwallas.

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12.4 km

Arizona Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Arizona Canal Path is a remarkable trail that stretches across nearly 70 miles, making it one of the longest trails in the area, running parallel to the Arizona Canal. …

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14.0 km

Arizona Canal in Old Town Scottsdale

Highlight • River

The Old Town Scottsdale part of the Arizona Canal is a developed area of this century-old piece of infrastructure. It's great here for an early morning walk or bike ride. …

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65.1 km

Mesa Grande Cultural Park

Ruins

75.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.4 km

26.0 km

9.55 km

7.99 km

1.47 km

198 m

Surfaces

40.5 km

19.8 km

13.4 km

1.80 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 16 July

39°C

29°C

94 %

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Hole in the Rock – Arizona Canal Path loop from Veterans Way/College Ave

Tempe Sign

Tempe Beach Park

Neil G. Giuliano Park

Evelyn Hallman Park Lake

Papago Park Red Rock Formations

Hole in the Rock

Arizona Canal Path

Arizona Canal in Old Town Scottsdale

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