If you’re a cycling enthusiast, Scottsdale is a dream come true. Known for its sunny weather, scenic landscapes, and extensive network of bike paths and trails, Scottsdale offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and urban living. This blog post will explore some of the best neighborhoods in Scottsdale that provide easy access to bike paths and trails, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and potential homebuyers alike.

Palo Viento

Found within the McCormick Ranch area of Scottsdale, Palo Viento is one of many Arizona developments completed by local building firm Camelot Homes Ltd. The custom-designed and prefabricated properties here sit between McCormick Ranch Golf Course and the Hayden greenbelt, East of North Scottsdale Road. Floor plans average three bedrooms and roughly 2,500 square feet in size. Prices, meanwhile, are sky-high. Buyers can expect to pay upwards of one million dollars for the privilege of living in this exclusive enclave. That investment comes with plenty of benefits, though; Palo Viento is a cyclist’s paradise, filled with paths and trails that wind through manicured streets and parks. Residents also enjoy stunning views of Camelback Mountain and the McDowell Mountains from their homes and the neighborhood’s numerous green spaces.

Bent Tree

Excellent real estate paired with an unbeatable location makes the 1980s community of Bent Tree an easy buy for Arizona home shoppers. Living in any one of its large, multi-bedroom homes puts residents within walking distance of the shops and restaurants of Old Town Scottsdale, as well as major employers like HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center.

Bent Tree’s spacious floor plans range from around 1,800 to over 3,000 square feet, with most featuring three to five bedrooms. Prices typically start in the high six figures and can exceed $1 million for the largest, most updated properties. The nearby Scottsdale Ranch Park and Tennis Center is like an extension of each home’s already-large backyard. Bike paths and recreational trails can be found throughout the Bent Tree community and beyond.

La Contessa

Compact and cost-effective yet uncompromising, La Contessa is a happy medium for many Scottsdale property buyers. This gated neighborhood’s rows of mainly two bedroom, one story properties share desert-inspired style and landscaping, with stucco exteriors and tile roofs being the norm. Prices start in the mid-$400,000s and top out in the high $500,000s. The community’s amenities include a pool, spa, a fitness center, tennis courts, and biking paths. La Contessa’s prime location near the intersection of East Shea Boulevard and North 92nd Street affords residents convenient access to multiple local farmer’s markets, bakeries, and schools. It’s also within a short drive of Scottsdale Airport.

Parkcrest

Lean back in your lounge chair and take in a beautiful view of the San Tan Mountains from Parkcrest. This Scottsdale, Arizona neighborhood couldn’t be any better located. Bordered by East Jackrabbit Road at the top, North Granite Reef Road to the East, and East Vista Drive along the bottom, these homes are perfectly nestled within prime local real estate. Residents are right next to Chapparal Park and its many spaces for recreation, including playgrounds, walking paths, sports fields and courts. The Scottsdale Greenbelt, an extensive network of parks and trails, is also easily accessible from the neighborhood. The homes themselves are diverse in both size and style. Most were built in the 1970s and 1980s with two or three-bedroom floor plans. Commonalities between properties include multi-car garages, large front and backyards, patios, and large picture windows.

McDowell Mountain Ranch

McDowell Mountain Ranch is first and foremost a park – touted by the City of Scottsdale with three soccer fields, two ball fields, a skatepark, a fitness center, and an aquatic center across its 35 acres of outdoor space. Local real estate professionals also recognize the area for great homes. A master-planned community, it’s the picture of luxury suburban living. You’ll need multiple millions of dollars to live here, but that’s well worth it considering the amount of square footage on offer. Most properties come with at least 3,000 square feet and upwards of three bedrooms. Beyond the front doors, McDowell Mountain Ranch is easy to explore. Wide sidewalks and an extensive network of trails connect various neighborhoods and amenities while serving as great private avenues for runs and bike rides.