Hunt's Tomb
With its otherworldly sandstone buttes, Papago Park has graced the city of Phoenix park system since 1959. Papago’s trails are generally easy treks with little elevation gain making it a great place for a family hike or to hone your mountain biking skills. The park is open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Please note, the West Park trailhead parking lot will be closed from March 25 through March 29 to accommodate the LPGA event at Papago Golf Course.
Hiking Map and Trail Guide
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Orienteering: Papago Park’s orienteering course is located south of the archery range in the Papago Sports Complex on the northwest corner of McDowell and 64th Street. The new course is geared toward the beginner and has 11 control points. Orienteering is a form of land navigation in which participants use a map and compass to navigate through fields, woods, hills or desert terrain. The orienteering course is open from sunrise to sunset daily. For more information please call the Papago Park Ranger Office: 602-261-8318
Recreation facilities
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Tomb of Governor George Wiley Paul Hunt
Hunt’s tomb is a white pyramid that is visible from almost any point in the park. Entombed here is Governor George Wiley Paul Hunt, who set a national record by being elected to the first, second, third, sixth, seventh, eighth and 10th term as Arizona’s governor. Hunt was born in 1859 and died in 1934. Also entombed here are his wife, Helen, her parents, the J. W. Ellisons, and her sister, Lena Ellison. From the tomb, one can enjoy a wonderful view in all directions, including a view of Hole-in-the-Rock.