Reach 11 Recreation Area

Location: North Phoenix
http://phoenix.gov/PARKS/hikeacce.html#access02

I visited this park in November. 2006. The City of Phoenix Parks & Recreation web site says there is an accessible path and given I live near by, I wanted to check it out.

First the good. Its true, a path exists and its really good for wheeling. There is virtually no slopes. The appx. 1 mile scenic loop is located in the flood path which means that when it rains, the area fills up. Thats ok accept much of the trees and plants have a lot of undergrowth, tall grass and weeds which make it tough to see much along the trail but its still nice.

[UPDATE: DECEMBER 2007 - I went again and they should not call this an accessible trail anymore. To get to the paved path is very difficult and now the path is deteriorating. Its OK if you bring an able-bodied for assistance but not what i consider accessible]

Theres was a small pond when we visited. I bet you can view desert critters coming to water in the morning and evening. Theres some picnic tables along the way but definately bring water cuz' there aint none available.

Now for what sucks. This damn path is impossible to find! No kidding you gotta push 1/4 mile down a dirt (and sandy) road just to get to the trail head. Its almost a cruel joke. Maybe they ran out of money or something but theres 2-3 sandy areas you can easily get stuck in before you come across the asphalt path. Theres also absolutely no signage at the parking lot (theres 2 lots actually and you want the north one) so we asked 2 park ranger-type people before we even found where to park.

Overall, its a pretty cool place but not anything inspiring.

Location: North Phoenix
http://phoenix.gov/PARKS/hikeacce.html#access02