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United States
Arizona
Maricopa County
Mesa

Tempe Town Lake – Elmore Pedestrian Bridge loop from Gilbert Rd/Main St

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
Arizona
Maricopa County
Mesa

Tempe Town Lake – Elmore Pedestrian Bridge loop from Gilbert Rd/Main St

Moderate

3.2

(1)

43

riders

Tempe Town Lake – Elmore Pedestrian Bridge loop from Gilbert Rd/Main St

03:00

67.3km

180m

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: March 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.15 km for 99 m

After 32.7 km for 318 m

After 33.6 km for 123 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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7.20 km

Mesa Grande Cultural Park

Ruins

17.0 km

Tempe Town Lake

Lake

3

18.1 km

Tempe Town Lake

Highlight • Lake

Tempe Town Lake is a haven for humans and wildlife alike, in this water starved desert. You'll find space to do just about any outdoor activity you can think for …

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4

31.3 km

Demonstration Wetland

Highlight • Natural

Demonstration Wetland is a series of three wetlands and an aeration pond. They were designed to help alleviate a pollution problem from the waste products of thousands of nesting birds …

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33.7 km

Beach

Beach

6

38.0 km

Rio Salado Pathway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Rio Salado Pathway travels along the Salt River from Tempe Town Lake to a large wetland restoration area roughly 9 miles away. The trail is paved and super popular …

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7

49.1 km

Elmore Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Elmore Pedestrian Bridge is the most popular way of crossing Tempe Town Lake via foot. This is located at the western end of the lake next to the dam …

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8

50.2 km

Neil G. Giuliano Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This park is located on the banks of the Tempe Town Lake and is named after the Mayor who opened the lake to the public during his tenure. Neil G. …

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9

54.9 km

This wide underpass provides a nice bit of shade on hot days.

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10

55.0 km

Rio Salado Pathway – Tempe Town Lake Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This paved trail runs more than 10 miles total along both sides of the Rio Salado, or Salt River, which extends west into Tempe Town Lake.

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B

67.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.6 km

3.94 km

1.96 km

1.02 km

539 m

241 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.7 km

25.1 km

289 m

147 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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