Grand Canal Trail - Hike near Phoenix, Arizona
~3524 N Black Canyon Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85017, USA,Phoenix,Arizona
33.48969247, -112.11324719
3.6 miles NW of Phoenix, Arizona
Address: ~3524 N Black Canyon Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85017, USA
GPS: 33°29'22.9"N 112°6'47.7"W
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State: Arizona
Trail Length: 23.50 miles
Trail Type: Out & Back
Hike Difficulty: Intermediate
Elevation Gain: 98 feet
Trails/Routes: 23.0 mi

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The Grand Canal Trail is a 23-mile long system of paved and unpaved trails located in Glendale, Phoenix and Tempe that travels through the middle of the metropolitan area. For most of the way, the trail follows alongside the Grand Canal through residential and business districts. The trail is open for bike riding, walking and running. The route of the trail reduces the number of roadway intersections, but It does have numerous roadway crossings at street level. The trail has gaps at some of the major highways, such as Highway 60 and Interstate 17, but there are underpasses for the Piestewa Freeway, the Red Mountain Freeway and Route 143.Courtesy of walkrideusa.com
The Grand Canal Trail goes past the following points of interest:
University of Phoenix Stadium Alhambra Traditional School
Grand Canal Linear Park Steele Indian School Park
Glendale Heroes Regional Park Phoenix Advantage Charter School
Heatherbrae Elementary School William Machan Elementary School
Westland School Creighton Elementary School
Maryvale High School Davy Crockett Elementary School
Marivue Pool 44th Street & Washington Station
Maryvale Stadium Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School Pueblo Grande Museum & Archaeological Park
Glen L. Downs Elementary School Washington Street & Center Parkway Station
Justine Spitalny Elementary School The Grand at Papago Park Center
Pueblo Del Sol School Tempe Public Park

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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 (1.2 mi)
  2. Continue onto W Adams St (0.8 mi)
  3. Turn right onto N Black Canyon Hwy (75 ft)
  4. Take the ramp on the left onto I-17 N/US-60 W
    Continue to follow I-17 N
    (2.9 mi)
  5. Take exit 202 toward Indian School Rd (0.1 mi)
  6. Merge onto N Black Canyon Hwy (0.1 mi)
  7. Turn left onto W Indian School Rd (348 ft)
  8. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto N Black Canyon Hwy (signs for I-17 S/I-10/Tucson) (0.1 mi)
  9. Keep right to stay on N Black Canyon Hwy
    Destination will be on the left
    (0.3 mi)
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Distance ?

23.0 miles

Elevation Gain ?

132 feet

Real Ascent ?

282 feet

Real Descent ?

150 feet

Avg Grade (0°)

0%

Grade (-3° to 2°)

-5% to 4%

Distance ?

23.0 miles

Elevation Gain ?

132 feet

Real Ascent ?

282 feet

Real Descent ?

150 feet

Avg Grade (0°)

0%

Grade (-3° to 2°)

-5% to 4%

Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.

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