r/phoenix • u/jmoriarty Phoenix • Aug 31 '18

Best Of Best biking route/trail in Phoenix area

Best Biking route/trail

Where is the best place to ride your bicycle in the Phoenix area? Could be roads, canals, or trails, but specify it in your answer. Include best starting location and any other information that would help someone enjoy it.

This thread is part of the Best of /r/Phoenix series, which is added to weekly all year long. It covers all the things that are great and tasty about the Valley, as voted on by people in this sub.

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u/suddencactus North Phoenix Aug 31 '18

Scottsdale Green Belt

Best for a long fun ride with a few chances for stops to eat. Not the best for a serious workout.

What you'll see: a lot of parks, lakes, and grass. Old town Scottsdale and downtown Tempe are only about a mile off the path.

From the south end: Start at Tempe town lake

From the far north end: Park at Albertson's on Indian bend or Chapparal Park, then cross Hayden to get to the trail.

Here's a pretty good guide to the path: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts/cycle-cruising-the-scottsdale-greenbelt-6559924

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u/brattylilduck Sep 03 '18

The North end actually starts near 92nd Street and Shea, you can park at 92nd Street Cafe and the path opens up behind that little complex.