Sun Circle Trail – Sun Circle Trail Canal Bike Path loop from Ocotillo Rd & Alma School Rd

Sun Circle Trail – Sun Circle Trail Canal Bike Path loop from Ocotillo Rd & Alma School Rd

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Sun Circle Trail – Sun Circle Trail Canal Bike Path loop from Ocotillo Rd & Alma School Rd

02:41

53.5km

50m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. 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: August 27, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

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Waypoints

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Bus stop

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5.14 km

Sun Circle Trail

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 …

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8.78 km

Consolidated Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail goes by several different names, as various routes overlap each other. One is the Consolidated Canal Trail, a partly gravel, largely paved route that runs along all 18 …

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18.3 km

Waterfall at Freestone Park

Highlight • Waterfall

This is a nice shaded park to stop at to have the kids hang out and play.

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19.2 km

Freestone Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Freestone Park became Gilbert’s first major district park. There are 88 developed acres and 32 undeveloped acres open to the public; the opening year was 1988. There are tons of …

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20.4 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 …

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24.5 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 …

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26.5 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 …

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29.8 km