Phoenix's Grand Canal?

Question

I currently live in Peoria at 75th Ave and Bell. I love riding my bike and running on the canal there (the Arizona Canal). I am considering moving down to Glendale and 75th Ave. I know there is a canal in that area, but am wondering if and how much of it has been paved. I see it goes all the way to Papago Park, but I have a road bike and would need a paved path. Anyone live in the area or know more info on this canal?

Answer 1

Get on the bike and check it out.  There are paved areas right next to the canal in most places.  But some areas are just hard-packed dirt. /

Answer 2

Most of the Grand Canal is paved, but with a hard dirt path.  A road bike could probably manage it without too much problem, but a hybrid bike would be better.  With a road bike, you might consider the path near Hayden Road in Scottsdale that goes down the Indian Bend Wash instead - that's all paved, and nearly 20 miles long, although much further from you.