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Rio Salado Pathway
Hugging both sides of Tempes Salt River, this 10.5-mile path is one of Phoenix is most popular routes for bikers.
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Rio Salado Pathway Details
Hugging both sides of Tempes Salt River, this 10.5-mile path is one of Phoenix is most popular routes for bikers. It is completely separated from roads and traffic and has a speed limit of 15-mph, which attracts a fair share of families and leisure cyclists. There are a few major attractions that you can reach from the trail. The main Tempe campus of Arizona State University is close to the south, while the Riverview Park in Mesa and be reached on the eastern part of the trail. It is also worth cycling over the Tempe Town Lake bridge to soak in those fantastic water views.
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