text: I live pretty close to Papago so it is a place I regularly hike But it is not because I love this park it is really because of the convenience of living so close and the fact that the trials are not challenging at all Papago is one of the few places that I feel safe about hiking on my own Unless you take a wrong step while climbing one of the buttes it is pretty hard to hurt yourself nnThe park is clean and well kept and you do get some good views of Phoenix Tempe and Scottsdale on your hike Once in a while I have even spotted some cool birds flying around Because it is such an easy hike Papago is a great spot for beginnernovice hikers and a pretty good spot to take your kids or the dog If you are looking to get outside and get some air Papago is the place to hit up for an hour or two on a quiet afternoon or morning