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Crosscut Canal Trail

Tempe, Arizona

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1.6 miles N of Tempe, Arizona

Address:	~26-218 E Marigold Ln, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
GPS:	33°26'53.3"N 111°56'13.4"W Maps \| Directions
State:	Arizona
Trail Length:	18.80 miles
Trail Type:	Out & Back
Hike Difficulty:	Beginner
Elevation Gain:	144 feet

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Crosscut Canal Trail is a concrete, sidewalk multi-use trail for walking, biking, wheelchairs, scooters, and skateboards. This two mile long path follows a canal and links Tempe Town Lake to Papago Park.

At the intersection of East McDowell, turn left on the path and head south. If you are traveling from the north you’ll reach Papago Park through a tunnel under McDowell. In front of you are the red buttes of Papago Park. Just over the ridge, you’ll find many attractions, like the Botanical Gardens, the Phoenix Zoo, Hunt's Tomb and Hole-in-th Rock.

As you continue south at Evelyn Hallman Park the trail you lead you to the canal resevior and dam. The canal's reservoir is hidden in the Papago Buttes. Birds and ducks nest on its shore. Here at the reservoir, the highest point on the trail, you look out over central Phoenix, the ASU campus, Tempe Town Lake and South Mountain.

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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.

Plan Ahead and Prepare
Travel & camp on durable surfaces
Dispose of waste properly
Leave what you find
Minimize campfire impacts
Respect wildlife
Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Tempe, Arizona

Head northeast on S Mill Ave toward S Mill Ave
Parts of this road may be closed at certain times or days
(0.9 mi)
Turn right onto E Curry Rd
May be closed at certain times or days
(0.8 mi)
Turn left onto N College Ave
Parts of this road may be closed at certain times or days
(0.6 mi)
Turn left onto E Marigold Ln (177 ft)
Turn right (420 ft)

The Crosscut Trail can be a bit tricky to find; it can be accessed from its south side near the northeast corner of Mill Avenue and Curry Road in Tempe. It can also be negotiated starting at Evelyn Hallman Park (1900 N. College Ave., Tempe). From the parking lot at Evelyn Hallman, head west and then follow the paved trail that branches south.Courtesy of ability360.org

Parking and restrooms for the Crosscut Canal Path are available in Evelyn Hallman Park (1900 N. College Avenue) in Tempe.

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Crosscut Canal Trail

Tempe, Arizona

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