Rio Salado Pathway in Arizona State

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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Nearby Parks Around Rio Salado Pathway

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Rio Salado Pathway

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3.3 mi away

Hidden Valley Trail

The name of this trail says it all.

6.7 mi away

Crosscut Canal Path

This path spans the entire length of the historic 4.5-mile Crosscut Canal and boasts striking views of both Tempe and Scottsdale.

6.7 mi away

Indian Bend Wash Path

Running through the heart of Scottsdale via the Indian Bend Wash is this 11.8-mile long multi-use trail.

8.0 mi away

Camelback Mountain

Perched right outside the city of Phoenix sits this camel-shaped mountain.

8.1 mi away

Camelback Mountain

This hike is located in the heart of Phoenix Valley and makes for an excellent adventure for those staying in the city.