Arizona is notoriously warm and sunny, so why not visit the Phoenix area's canals to cool off for a bit? Here's what you need ...
One thing that might surprise people who don't live here is that there is running water all around in metro Phoenix. The Salt River Project, or SRP, manages more than 130 miles of water canals ...
The Arizona Canal runs 38 miles from Granite Reef Dam to the east and 75th Avenue to the west. But this flat stretch of unpaved but hard-packed dirt is perfect for a relaxing walk or a hard bike ...
The Arizona Canal runs 38 miles from Granite Reef Dam ... especially if you want to connect from Central Phoenix to Scottsdale and/or Tempe. The secret is Oak Street, a mostly residential road ...