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Elmore Pedestrian Bridge – Tempe Beach Park loop from Gilbert Rd/Main St

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Elmore Pedestrian Bridge – Tempe Beach Park loop from Gilbert Rd/Main St

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Elmore Pedestrian Bridge – Tempe Beach Park loop from Gilbert Rd/Main St

02:39

42.9km

90m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.17 km for 99 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.22 km

Sce:dagĭ Mu:val Va'aki (Formerly Mesa Grande Cultural Park)

Highlight • Historical Site

Sce:dagĭ Mu:val Va'aki is a museum and monument that houses and provides education on a group of Hohokam structures constructed during the Classic Period. This building was renamed in 2024 to honor the O’odham language. The name means “Blue Fly’s place of dwelling” or “Blue Fly’s house.”

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11.8 km

City of Mesa Salt River Aquifer Replenishment

Highlight • Structure

City of Mesa Salt River Aquifer Replenishment is an area in which Mesa augments its water supply. By engaging in recharge activities, the city utilizes the long-term storage of water. On an annual basis, Mesa effectively recharges an average of 8,000 acre-feet of water.

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17.4 km

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.

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18.4 km

Elmore Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Elmore Pedestrian Bridge is the most popular way of crossing Tempe Town Lake via foot. This is located at the western end of the lake next to the dam and isn't near any roads, which is a nice change of pace from a lot of the other pedestrian bridges in the area

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19.0 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 or paddle board. Check the calendar for great festivals, concerts, and runs. If visitors want to rent a bike, they can go to The Bicycle Cellar, a few blocks away at 200 E 5th St., Suite 105, Tempe, AZ 85281.

Hours open to the public are 5 a.m.–12 a.m.

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19.6 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. Giuliano was the youngest Mayor Tempe has had and was also the first openly gay mayor of a major US city. He was in office from 1994-2004.

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33.6 km

Park of the Canals (Brinton Desert Botanical Garden)

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Park of the Canals, also known as the Brinton Desert Botanical Garden, was created to preserve the ancient Indian and early Mormon canals. It is an archaeological site and has over 150 kinds of cacti and plants. It is 30 acres in size and has restrooms, a plaza, picnic benches, and shade. The best part is that it is completely free to enter!

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42.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.0 km

3.07 km

2.94 km

2.38 km

307 m

291 m

Surfaces

18.5 km

18.1 km

3.50 km

2.85 km

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

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Elmore Pedestrian Bridge – Tempe Beach Park loop from Gilbert Rd/Main St

Sce:dagĭ Mu:val Va'aki (Formerly Mesa Grande Cultural Park)

City of Mesa Salt River Aquifer Replenishment

Tempe Sign

Elmore Pedestrian Bridge

Tempe Beach Park

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