Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Loop Trail
Papago Park, Maricopa County, AZ
Loop trail in Papago Park, Maricopa County, AZ. Hiking & Walking.
- Distance
- 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 10 ft (3 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 min
- High point
- 1,286 ft (392 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Shelter 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Shelter: Akimel O'Odham Household 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Attraction: Akimel O'Odham Kitchen 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Shelter 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Shelter: Apache Household 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Loop Trail
How long is Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Loop Trail?
Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Loop Trail is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) long. Most people take about 5 min. It climbs 10 ft (3 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,286 ft (392 m).
How hard is Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Loop Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Loop Trail?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Loop Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 0.3 mi (0.4 km). Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Loop Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (32% under trees).
Is Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Loop Trail good for kids?
Yes, it is marked as kid friendly. It is marked as wheelchair accessible.
What can you do on Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Loop Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Walking.
Where can you eat near Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Loop Trail?
Patio Cafe, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Circle K, 0.6 mi (1 km).
Is this a good week for Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Loop Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Loop Trail
- Sonoran Desert Nature Loop Trail Papago Park · Easy · 0.2 mi (0.3 km)
- Desert Discovery Loop Trail Papago Park · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Harriet K. Maxwell Desert Wildflower Loop Trail Papago Park · Easy · 0.2 mi (0.3 km)
- Nature Trail Papago Park · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Desert Discovery Zoo Trail Papago Park · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
- Big Butte Loop Papago Park · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.2 km)
- Little Butte Loop Papago Park · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- Galvin Bikeway Papago Park · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.6 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap