Double Butte Loop Trail - Mountain Biking near Phoenix, Arizona
~Eliot Ramada Loop, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA,Phoenix,Arizona
33.45487861, -111.95465921
6.9 miles E of Phoenix, Arizona
Address: ~Eliot Ramada Loop, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA
GPS: 33°27'17.6"N 111°57'16.8"W
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State: Arizona
Trail Length: 2.30 miles
Trail Type: Loop
Hike Difficulty: Beginner
Elevation Gain: 98 feet

Picnic Tables Pet Friendly

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Double Butte Loop Trail is one of the trails within Papago Park in Phoenix, Arizona. 

The Double Butte Loop Trail is a natural trail that traverses the circumference of both the small butte near the parking lot and the larger double buttes.Courtesy of phoenix.gov

This loop trail is 2.3 miles long, and is relatively flat, making it a great hike or bike ride for beginners. The trail begins at the West Park parking lot, where there is a plethera of parking, as well as a ramada picnic area. You can start the loop in either direction, as there is no significant difference with the small elevation gain. The trail offers views of the local desert vegetation such as Sonoran Desert cholla and saguaro cactus. 

Papago Park takes pride in keeping their trails clean and well-maintained making it an enjoyable experience for all who come through. This is a dog friendly trail. 

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Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.

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

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Phoenix, Arizona

  1. Head west on W Washington St toward 1st Ave
    Parts of this road may be closed at certain times or days
    (0.5 mi)
  2. Turn right onto N 7th Ave (0.2 mi)
  3. Continue straight to stay on N 7th Ave (0.6 mi)
  4. Turn right to merge onto I-10 E toward Tucson (2.3 mi)
  5. Take exit 147A-147B for AZ-202 Loop E (0.4 mi)
  6. Keep left to continue toward AZ-202 Loop E (0.3 mi)
  7. Continue onto AZ-202 Loop E
    Parts of this road may be closed at certain times or days
    (3.2 mi)
  8. Take exit 4 for 52nd St toward Van Buren St (0.4 mi)
  9. Turn right onto N 52nd St (signs for Van Buren St) (0.3 mi)
  10. Turn left onto E Van Buren St (0.8 mi)
  11. Turn left onto N Galvin Pkwy (0.3 mi)
  12. Turn left onto N Moreland St (476 ft)
  13. Continue straight (105 ft)
  14. Turn right at Eliot Ramada Loop
    Destination will be on the left
    (56 ft)
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