Double Butte Loop Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
Address: | ~Eliot Ramada Loop, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA |
GPS: |
33°27'17.6"N 111°57'16.8"W Maps | Directions |
State: | Arizona |
Trail Length: | 2.30 miles |
Trail Type: | Loop |
Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
Elevation Gain: | 98 feet |
Picnic Tables Pet Friendly
Hike and Mountain Bike
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.
More Information
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.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
Read MoreDirections
From Phoenix, Arizona
- Head west on W Washington St toward 1st AveParts of this road may be closed at certain times or days(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-202 Loop E (0.4 mi)
- Keep left to continue toward AZ-202 Loop E (0.3 mi)
- Continue onto AZ-202 Loop EParts of this road may be closed at certain times or days(3.2 mi)
- Take exit 4 for 52nd St toward Van Buren St (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto N 52nd St (signs for Van Buren St) (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto E Van Buren St (0.8 mi)
- Turn left onto N Galvin Pkwy (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto N Moreland St (476 ft)
- Continue straight (105 ft)
- Turn right at Eliot Ramada LoopDestination will be on the left(56 ft)
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