SCOTTSDALE BIKE TOUR FIELD GUIDE
E-Biking Tempe: From Town Lake to the Hole in the Rock
A guided, 15–18 mile e-bike loop that covers Tempe Town Lake, Papago Park features and the Hole in the Rock in a compact two-hour ride—this guide helps you read the landscape and practicalities before you go.
E-Biking Tempe: From Town Lake to the Hole in the Rock.
Glide through the heart of Tempe on an e-bike tour that threads canals, parks and historic bridges to reach iconic viewpoints such as Tempe Town Lake, Tempe Butte and the Hole in the Rock. Over roughly two hours you’ll cover 15–18 miles while a guide provides safety instruction and local context through a mic-and-earbud audio system, with frequent glimpses of Sonoran Desert plants and wildlife.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Tempe Town Lake and Tempe Butte vistas
The route delivers repeated water-and-mesa views: broad stretches of Tempe Town Lake backdropped by Tempe Butte (A Mountain), offering some of the trip’s most expansive photo moments.
Historic bridges and modern architecture
You’ll pass original railroad bridges from the 1800s and award-winning contemporary architecture along canals and marinas—an urban tapestry of engineering and design punctuating the natural scenes.
Sonoran flora and fauna up close
Frequent sightings of saguaro, coyotes and hummingbirds mean the tour is as much about desert ecology as it is about city views—small wildlife moments appear repeatedly along the course.
What the day feels like
What the ride feels like
The tour moves at the speed of an e-bike: efficient, wind-in-the-face miles that let you cover 15–18 road miles in a compact two-hour window. Guides set the pace, provide safety briefings and feed local history through a mic-and-earbud system while you roll past canals, parks, marinas and desert outcrops toward signature viewpoints like the Hole in the Rock.
THE LANDSCAPE
Tempe Town Lake and Tempe Butte vistas
The route delivers repeated water-and-mesa views: broad stretches of Tempe Town Lake backdropped by Tempe Butte (A Mountain), offering some of the trip’s most expansive photo moments.
THE ROUTE
Historic bridges and modern architecture
You’ll pass original railroad bridges from the 1800s and award-winning contemporary architecture along canals and marinas—an urban tapestry of engineering and design punctuating the natural scenes.
THE WILDLIFE
Sonoran flora and fauna up close
Frequent sightings of saguaro, coyotes and hummingbirds mean the tour is as much about desert ecology as it is about city views—small wildlife moments appear repeatedly along the course.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this ride suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided ride covers roughly 15–18 miles and runs approximately two hours.
The guide uses a mic-and-earbud audio system for safety briefings and on-route commentary; the trip is conducted on e-bikes for efficient coverage of the route.
Expect a mix of canal- and park-side bike paths, urban streets and short stretches near desert outcrops and park water features.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs approximately two hours.
How far do we ride?
The guided e-bike loop covers about 15–18 miles.
What will the guide talk about?
Guides provide safety instructions and local history while you ride via a mic-and-earbud audio system.
What wildlife or plants might I see?
Frequent sightings include Sonoran Desert plants and wildlife such as saguaro, coyotes and hummingbirds.
Are there age limits to join?
Yes. The tour has a strict minimum age of 12 and a maximum age of 75 with no exceptions.
What notable landmarks does the route include?
Key sights include Tempe Town Lake, Papago Park water features, historic railroad bridges and the Hole in the Rock near Tempe Butte.