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Big Butte Loop

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  1. Areas
  2. AZ
  3. …Phoenix Metro
  4. …Scottsdale
  5. Papago Park
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Length


0.8 Miles 1.3 Kilometers


52' 16 m

Ascent

-47' -14 m

Descent

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

4%

Max Grade (2°)

1,368' 417 m

High

1,324' 403 m

Low

Shared By Hunter R

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“A quick, scenic loop around the towering sandstone walls of Big Butte”

— Hunter R
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Features Wildlife

Family Friendly Kids will enjoy the trail's short nature and pretty scenery, not to mention the possibility of viewing lizards and other wildlife.

Description

Boasting beautiful desert views from a supremely accessible trail, the Big Butte Loop is a great option for Papago Park patrons of all types.

Starting from the junction with the Double Butte Loop, this easy trail can be traveled in either direction. While enjoying the trail, keep your eyes peeled for lizards sunning themselves on the sloping slabs of nearby Big Butte. While they might be tricky to spot, they can provide a fun activity for young and old alike.

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Land Manager: City of Phoenix - Trails and Desert Preserves

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Nov 4, 2017
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  3.0 from 1 vote

#3

in Papago Park

#16410

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#3

in Papago Park

#589

in Arizona

#16,410

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Loop around Big Butte at sunrise.
Loop around Big Butte at sunrise.
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Looking at the Ramada from the Big Butte Loop.
Looking at the Ramada from the Big Butte Loop.
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