Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
San Tan Mountain Day Hike
| when |
Trip Report :
March 4, 2017
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Trip Report :
March 2, 2008
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| where |
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
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| the hike |
For those of us not able to go on the Joshua Tree NP camping trip, here
is a nice moderate hike and hopefully some wildflowers.
San Tan Mountain Regional Park consists of over 10,000 acres in the
lower Sonoran Desert. It is located just south of Pinal county line near
Queen Creek but is managed by Maricopa County Parks and Recreation.
Elevation within the park ranges from about 1,400 feet to over 2,500 feet.
Goldmine Mountain is located in the northern area, with a spectacular
San Tan Mountain escarpment in the southern portion of the park.
The vegetation varies from creosote flats to dense saguaro forest.
Various types of wildlife may be observed, including reptiles, birds, and
mammals.
We will do a 7.5 mile loop mostly on the San Tan trail.
There are some ancient petroglyphs and a rare crested saguaro.
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| distance |
7.5 miles |
| time |
4-5 hours |
| on trail |
100% — San Tan and Goldmine Trails |
| rating |
"C"
Rate yourself as a hiker. |
| dogs? |
no |
| cost |
$6 for parking at San Tan Mountain Regional Park.
Also, riders should share the cost of gas.
The club will allow voluntary contributions of $5/non-member.
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| weather |
Queen Creek |
| meet |
8:00 AM at
Home Depot in Mesa on the southeast corner of Power and US 60.
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| drive |
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Take US 60 east. |
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Exit Ellsworth Road south to Hunt Highway. |
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Travel east on Hunt Highway to Thompson Road south. |
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Turn west on Phillips Road to the San Tan Mountain Regional Park entrance.
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See the on-line map.
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