Papago Park & Hole in Rock

Hole in Rock Papago Park

Hole in Rock

 

Nestled within the sandstone Papago Buttes, the Phoenix Zoo and the Botanical gardens this urban park is filled with easy family friendly beautiful trails. One of the most popular is the "Hole in the Rock" trail. A short hike and you are rewarded with an incredible view of the desert. The path is dirt and can easily be hiked by just about anyone. It will start off as a a gravel path and then will change to stairs (as pictured) The view of the city is well worth the short hike.

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geese at papago park

 

Papago Park is also home to three lakes with a breathtaking backdrop of palms and mountains. You can easily relax here watching the Chinese geese and ducks. There are many spots to have a picnic, hike or just relax.

You may also be interested in visiting Desert Botanical Gardens