San Tan – Goldmine Loop (CI)

Date:					Destination:		San Tan - Goldmine Loop
Level:		Casual Intermediate			Area:		San Tan Regional Park
Approx Hike Distance in Miles:		3.6			Hike Leader:
Low to High Elevation Gain:		300			Hike Leader Phone:
Accum Elevation Gain in Feet:					Hike Leader Email:
Departure Time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$5
Unpaved Miles:		None			Park entry fee per vehicle:		Yes, see below
Road Conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:		N/A
High Clearance Vehicle Req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS Coordinates:		33.167889 -111.635905
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep side drop-offs:		No			Steep trail:		No
Off Trail (scratchy):		No			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		No
Use of Hands Required:		No			Boulder Hopping:		No
Difficulty:		Moderate			Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		Yes			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This is a loop hike through the northern end of San Tan Regional Park. This hike requires an entry fee ($7/car) or a Maricopa County Parks Pass. Please divide the cost of parking evenly among the carpool.  Bring water and a snack.

Directions:

Hunt Hwy north 12 miles to Thompson Rd. Stoplight at intersection. Turn left on Thompson and follow to Phillips Rd. Turn right on Phillips and follow to entrance of park and parking lot.