Double Butte Loop

West Park Parking Lot
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Double Butte Loop
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Distance
2.2 miles
Elevation Gain
151 ft
Route Type
Loop

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Added by Jared Blitz

From the rocks in Papago Park you can see all of Tempe and into Downtown Phoenix. During the summer it is a tremendous vantage point to watch the infamous haboobs (intense dust storm) roll through the valley. If they're at sunset or just before, the color experience is phenomenal. Of course, you have to be ready to suffer through it yourself.

TRAIL

This trail begins from the parking lot on the west side of Galvin Parkway. To the east of the parking lot is a single track, dirt trail that heads north towards the big buttes. It continues counterclockwise around the big butte and heads south around the smaller butte. It continues west around the golf course eventually leading back to the parking lot. This is an easy trail for hikers and mountain bikers.

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Crystal Sibson
8/14/2020
Nice Hike
This is a nice hike in the city. Be sure to bring plenty of water and enjoy the hike.
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Laura Hill
8/8/2020
Great Hike
Great hike when the weather is nice - however, unless you've done heat training, I would avoid in hotter summer months. Bring more ...
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Joseph Gulizia
12/10/2018
Easy Hike Close to Tempe
Quick hike, perfect for ASU students sick of A Mountain!
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Brian Cahill
6/21/2016
Good fun am must for anyone in Tempe!
Good little hike in the Tempe area, stay cool bring lots of water!
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Laura Clarke
5/2/2016
Easy But Lovely.
This is an easy hike and a wonderful place to go to and catch the sunset over the city.
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