Papago Park Trails

A perfect way to get to know Arizona in its native form if you have a couple hours to spare in town for a conference.. That was our case on Valentine day 2026! We took a Lyft to the Papago park from hotel for the ~15 minutes ride to the spot that was closest to the hole in the rock and it was pretty easy hike from there to the hole from either side of the hill. We took the right hand side and it was pretty reasonable hike for about 20 minutes we reached the back of the hole..the smaller side and we took a picture of us and down from the other side which is even shorter distance.Wear your hiking boots for the slightly slippery slopes at times. Totally manageable and not hard for two oldies.. I did have my daughter holding my hands. I was totally thrilled by its natural beauty visiting the holes in the rock and getting to know Arizona in our first time visiting the state! Highly recommended!

My husband and I visited Papago Park and enjoyed a peaceful walk while taking in the beautiful scenery. The landscape is lovely and very scenic, making it a nice spot to get some fresh air and enjoy nature. That said, Papago Park feels more suited for people who want to spend a longer time hiking, running, or being more active. We spent about an hour walking, enjoying the views, and then headed out, which felt like the right amount of time for us. Overall, it’s a nice park with great scenery and perfect if you’re looking for a place to hike, run, or spend more time outdoors.

Fun, easy hike with huge payoff. Papago Park is one of those spots where you barely break a sweat but end up with photos that look like you climbed a mountain. The trails are short and super manageable, and the views from Hole-in-the-Rock are awesome — especially around sunset when the whole place lights up red and gold. Great for families, quick stops, or anyone who wants the “Arizona scenery” without a full-day trek. Definitely worth the visit.

Awe inspiring nature like we were never taught in school in NYC. This is a must experience especially for unschoolers, homeschoolers and worldschoolers. Come learn first hand what pictures and textbooks can't teach you!

This park is definitely always wonderful in nature and peace! It’s an easier park to travel through since your agility level may be beginner yet it’s fun and always memorable. It’s a clean park and a safe one as well. The sunset is my favorite, definitely have been here for 15+ times, and recommend this place to lots of people!