Murphy Bridle Path Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
| Address: | ~Arizona Canal Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA |
| GPS: |
33°33'27.0"N 112°3'52.6"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 1.50 miles |
| Elevation Gain: | 0.00 feet |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
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- 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 Phoenix, Arizona
- Head west on W Washington St toward 1st Ave (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto N 7th Ave (0.2 mi)
- Continue straight to stay on N 7th Ave (0.6 mi)
- Turn right to merge onto I-10 E toward Tucson (2.3 mi)
- Take exit 147A-147B for AZ-51 N (0.6 mi)
- Continue onto AZ-51 N (6.3 mi)
- Take exit 7 for Northern Ave (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto N Dreamy Draw Dr/E Northern AveContinue to follow E Northern Ave(1.7 mi)
- Turn right onto N 7th St (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto E Las Palmaritas Dr (407 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto N 8th St (226 ft)
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