San Tan – Moonlight-Dynamite-Goldmine Loop (UI)

Date:					Destination:		San Tan-Moonlight-Dynamite-Goldmine Loop
Level:		Upper Intermediate (UI)			Area:		San Tan Regional Park
Approx hike distance in miles:		7.1			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		1053			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:		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:		Yes			Steep Trail:		Yes
Off Trail (scratchy):		No			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		Yes
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 hike with good views of the area and of San Tan Park. The hike begins at the main entrance and heads down Moonlight Trail to San Tan Trail to Dynamite Trail and back up Goldmine Trail to the parking lot. The hike requires an entry fee ($7/car) or a Maricopa County Parks Pass. Please divide the cost evenly among the carpool. Bring hiking poles, 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.