“A” Mountain aka Tempe Butte

This hike is definitely the most accessible from Downtown Tempe. It’s a brief hike that ends with a view looking over Downtown Tempe. This is a very steep hike, so be prepared and stash some water! There are trailheads located behind Tempe Mission Palms Hotel off of Third and Fourth Street and Mill Avenue, behind…

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Papago Park

A view of the trail on Papago Park at sunset.

Papago Park is a short five minute drive from Tempe and contains lots of easy trails with a view of Downtown Tempe and Tempe Town Lake. It’s a great example of environmental diversity within Phoenix. The large red rock formations makes me feel like I’m on an alien planet when the light hits it just…

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