Arizona Canal — short paved Scottsdale Waterfront return
Arizona · Greenway
From the public Marshall Way Bridge access join the paved Waterfront canal-side multi-use path. Follow the paved bank west toward Goldwater Boulevard for up to half a mile and retrace. Turn at the end of the paved designated section or an earlier barrier. Do not treat the entire Arizona Canal, either bank or the Crosscut connection as paved.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Scottsdale · Arizona
- Ride length
- Up to 1 mile return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved designated Waterfront canal path; unpaved banks farther along the canal excluded
- Road crossings
- Yield to pedestrians and slow at junctions, ramps and access drives. Stop at street crossings; do not bypass a path barrier in traffic lanes.
- Elevation
- Short developed canal-side outing with bridge approaches and busy pedestrian areas. Slow down and walk crowded sections.
- Starting location
- Marshall Way Bridge public canal access, Scottsdale Waterfront, Scottsdale, AZ
Chosen outward cap and the same return; parking walks are extra. Turn sooner at an actual path end, barrier or unsuitable surface.
Approximate Waterfront district reference, not Marshall Way Bridge or parking. Use the named public bridge in the written start; no verified dedicated parking.
Arizona Canal — short paved Scottsdale Waterfront return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-22. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on an established improved bicycle route. Follow the stated course and access notes.
Start and parking
Start: Marshall Way Bridge public canal access, Scottsdale Waterfront, Scottsdale, AZ.
No dedicated trail parking is verified for this public bridge access. Arrive on foot or by bicycle, or independently arrange lawful public visitor parking and walk to the canal. Mall, restaurant and private development lots are not assumed available; Directions identifies the public access area.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 1 mile return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: From the public Marshall Way Bridge access join the paved Waterfront canal-side multi-use path. Follow the paved bank west toward Goldwater Boulevard for up to half a mile and retrace. Turn at the end of the paved designated section or an earlier barrier. Do not treat the entire Arizona Canal, either bank or the Crosscut connection as paved.
Chosen outward cap and the same return; parking walks are extra. Turn sooner at an actual path end, barrier or unsuitable surface.
Surface and effort
Paved designated Waterfront canal path; unpaved banks farther along the canal excluded. Short developed canal-side outing with bridge approaches and busy pedestrian areas. Slow down and walk crowded sections.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to pedestrians and slow at junctions, ramps and access drives. Stop at street crossings; do not bypass a path barrier in traffic lanes. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Choose daylight and obey posted trail and parking hours. Avoid extreme heat and carry water; a mapped fountain is not a guarantee of service. Follow current public visitor-parking terms. Reserved facilities and event parking may carry separate charges.
Reviewed 2026-10-22. The current city bicycle map marks a developed Waterfront multi-use section while showing extensive canal-bank portions as unpaved. City path guidance permits ordinary bicycles on designated multi-use routes. This short selection deliberately ends before unpaved banks rather than promoting the regional canal network as a paved loop. Watch current canal maintenance and pedestrian controls. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.