Papago Nature Trail

A bordered gravel nature loop among picnic ramadas in central Papago Park.

Distance
0.5 mi · Loop
Time
15 min
Surface
Gravel
Grade / hills
20 ft change; numeric grade not published

Start

Papago Park Visitor Center, 625 N. Galvin Parkway
Directions

Route

  1. Begin at the Papago Park Visitor Center area at 625 North Galvin Parkway.
  2. Follow signs to the bordered Nature Trail and continue around the marked gravel circuit beside the ramadas.
  3. Complete the loop back at the Visitor Center area.

Good to know

The route is easy to follow and adjacent to picnic ramadas and a small playground. The City does not publish numeric grade, cross-slope, width, curb, or drainage measurements. Gravel does not establish rolling suitability. Papago is exposed desert; check trail restrictions and avoid extreme heat.

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