San Tan Regional Park - 5.5 miles
San Tan Regional Park - 5.5 miles
Easy to Moderate hike
November 09, 2024  ·  Queen Creek, AZ
Meet at 7:45 AM outside the Visitor Center
Start at 8:00
NOTE: A $7 entry fee or Maricopa County Parks pass is required to enter the San Tan Regional Park. 

Hike: San Tan-Moonlight Loop - 5.5 miles easy to moderate (very short segments) 75 foot elevation change.
Hike leaders: Will & Melissa Carpenter

The hike is a clockwise loop that begins on San Tan Trail walking toward beautiful vistas and then turning on the scenic and rather mild Moonlight Trail near the Visitor Center. Much of the trail is wide and relatively smooth and suitable for great conversations about the Camino. The walk would be reminiscent of the profile of a day from Sarria to Santiago in regards to elevation.

The trails within the San Tan Mountain Regional Park offer a unique perspective of the lower Sonoran Desert with wonderful wildlife, plant-life and scenic mountain views. While this trail is relatively flat, the area offers many connected trails of different elevations making it a great training spot for nearby pilgrims and worth the drive for those wanting to see another part of the Valley.

There will be coffee and tortilla espanola (made by your hike leaders) for those who indicate they are staying after the hike for more conversation. Please indicate when you register if you are staying for coffee (so that I make enough without wasting any).


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LOCATION
6533 West Phillips Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
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Location: 6533 West Phillips Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
About Your Hike Leaders
About Your Hike Leaders

Will and Melissa completed the Camino Frances from St Jean Pied de Port in spring of 2024 to celebrate a milestone birthday.

What to Bring

Water

Hat

Sunscreen

Your own first aid kit

Snacks

Poles (may be helpful on the .25 mile moderate climb and descent)

A leave-no-trace toilet kit

Facilities

There are water and restrooms at the trailhead.

Guidelines

Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Call or text your hike leader Tina 602.722.0612 if you are unable to make it or are running late.

No dogs allowed due to chapter liability. 

We will share the trail with other hikers and mountain bikers so despite our engaging conversations we will be aware of our surroundings and courteous by stepping off the trail or walking single file when necessary. 

Reminders: Our chapter activities are led by volunteers. Donativo contributions (cash only) are greatly appreciated and are used to support future activities. Look for the orange donativo jar by the signup at the beginning of each hike. 

We always gather in the spirit of the Camino; therefore the hike leader will maintain awareness of the pace of the group, and will stop periodically at trail intersections to allow all participants to catch up. Hikers/walkers are differently abled and will not finish at the same time. There will be a sweep for larger groups and no hiker will be abandoned. Please review the trail description before signing up to be sure the hike is right for you and your abilities. 

Directions

Please note freeway construction restrictions along Valley freeways may impact travel time. Visit https://azdot.gov/weekend-freeway-travel-advisory and plan your route and travel time accordingly. 

San Tan Regional Park: 6533 W Phillips Rd, Queen Creek is in the SE corner of our Valley (near Ellsworth & Hunt Highway). Please use your car/phone navigation to find the best route on the day of the hike due to freeway construction.

PAY $7 ENTRANCE FEE (or show Maricopa County annual pass)



DATE

November 09, 2024

LOCATION

Queen Creek, AZ
6533 West Phillips Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

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