San Tan – Dynamite Trail (S)

Date:					Destination:		San Tan - Dynamite Trail
Level:		Short (S)			Area:		San Tan Regional park
Approx hike distance in miles:		3.5			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		500			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		N/A			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$5
Unpaved miles:		No			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:		33.190585,-111.658370
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:		No			Steep Trail:		Some
Off Trail (scratchy):		No			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		No
Use of Hands Required:		No			Boulder Hopping:		No
Difficulty:		Strenuous			Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		Yes			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This is an out-and-back hike with a long climb to a ridge with great views of the area. This hike requires an entry fee ($7/car) or a Maricopa County Park Pass. Trailhead and parking lot are on the north end of San Tan Regional Park. Self-pay envelope available at trailhead. Bring water and a snack. 

Directions:

Take Hunt Highway North to Empire (past San Tan Flat Restaurant). Turn left on Empire, go 1¼ miles. First street past stop light turn left on Wagon Wheel. Follow Wagon Wheel to T-intersection and turn right on Wild Horse. Parking lot is at end of road.