Walking is not something Phoenicians do much of.  I rarely see anyone in the streets on a walk: though, the hiking trails in places like Camelback Mountain and the Phoenix mountain Preserve seem to be quite popular: still, it's hard to see any value in sidewalks along city streets.  Maybe that's why Paradise Valley has very few sidewalks, especially, along the residential streets. 

Some are trying to change that. 

"Downtown Scottsdale is one of the most acclaimed tourist areas in the state of Arizona featuring an eclectic mix art galleries, specialty retail, upscale dining and nightlife and cultural attractions for residents and visitors alike."  and the city has created several walking routes for visitors and residents to enjoy.

There are three walks with accompanying maps.  Select a walk below to open a PDF map.

Artwalk (view map) Canal Bank Loop (view map) Old Town/Civic Center Loop (view map)