more stats
4,738 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:04:11
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
1,159 ft
Altitude min
1,170 ft
Altitude max
1,169 ft
Altitude start
1,171 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade max
5.2%
Grade min
1,522 ft
Distance climb
853 ft
Distance down
2,116 ft
Distance flat
00:04:11
Avg time

Canal Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Papago Park
    Tempe, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Cities of Phoenix and Tempe, Arizona

This is a dirt path along the canal.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 52 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Jul 17, 2026 @ 5:24am (America/Phoenix)
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Apr 1, 2022 @ 1:44pm
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Oct 9, 2018 @ 10:02pm
Oct 9, 2018
 The trail is in good condition but after leaving the parking lot heading towards Tempe Town Lake you pass trashy, homeless areas. After that...
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on Jul 17, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to canal-path trailhead (33.439500, -111.930850)
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      Tempe Town Lake Bike Path
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      8:33 | 101 | Apr 2, 2019 , Tempe

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Canal Path located?
      Canal Path is located in Papago Park, Tempe, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Papago Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.4395, -111.93085.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Canal Path?
      Canal Path has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,159 ft to 1,170 ft.
      ▼ Is Canal Path a point to point trail?
      Canal Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Canal Path?
      Canal Path is 4,738 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Canal Path?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Canal Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Canal Path?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Canal Path are:
      • April (2 activities)
      • November (2 activities)
      • December (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Canal Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Canal Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Canal Path?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Canal Path. The trail is 4,738 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Canal Path?
      Canal Path is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 226 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 255 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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