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Pavilion at McQueen Park – Sun Circle Trail Canal Bike Path loop from Gilbert Rd & 1500 South

Pavilion at McQueen Park – Sun Circle Trail Canal Bike Path loop from Gilbert Rd & 1500 South

Moderate

4.9

(4535)

9,200

riders

Pavilion at McQueen Park – Sun Circle Trail Canal Bike Path loop from Gilbert Rd & 1500 South

01:50

30.6km

20m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 27, 2026

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Start point

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4.92 km

Sun Circle Trail Along the Arizona Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Sun Circle Trail is a paved multi-use path that goes parallel to the Arizona Canal, Southern Canal and Consolidated Canal, connecting the cities of the Phoenix urban area. The entire loop trail has 300 miles, passing by several parks and preserved open areas.

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9.10 km

McQueen Park

Highlight • Rest Area

With a ton of parking, restrooms, vending machines, water fountains, picnic tables, and shaded pavilions, McQueen Park serves as a popular trailhead in itself. This is also a popular turn around if you started your run from somewhere else on the path.

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9.18 km

Pavilion at McQueen Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a great spot to stop and grab a drink by the lake. There's a water fountain and a gazebo to take a break from the heat.

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15.4 km

Path next to the canal

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a flat, paved biking and running path right next to the canal. There isn't a lot of shade, but it still sees a lot of users and is a popular spot for exercising. There are plenty of different parking areas, so you can really start at any point along the route.

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18.0 km

Sun Circle Trail Canal Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This bike path along the canal is part of the Sun Circle Trail, or SCT, which reaches 22 miles above Phoenix. Greater Phoenix has a lot of bike paths that residents can access that are paved and used for walking and riding.

Tip by

30.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

11.8 km

605 m

475 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

5.63 km

2.54 km

834 m

693 m

Elevation

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Thursday 20 August

42°C

26°C

29 %

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Pavilion at McQueen Park – Sun Circle Trail Canal Bike Path loop from Gilbert Rd & 1500 South

Sun Circle Trail Along the Arizona Canal

McQueen Park

Pavilion at McQueen Park

Path next to the canal

Sun Circle Trail Canal Bike Path

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