But the beauty of this ride is you could live in south Phoenix, Tempe ... from either end): Catch the west end of the Rio Salado bike path at about 19th Avenue and the south bank of the Salt ...

There's basically no shade on the path, so be sure to bring plenty of water, even if that means fueling up at the fountain that has been taken over by bees at the start of the trail. The view from ...

But the greater Phoenix area is home to more than 100 miles of canals with paths for walking ... where you can walk or rent a bike to explore. From there, you can experience art, waterfalls ...