Enjoy a thrilling journey as you explore the goldmine mountain range, known for its mining history. I recommend accessing dynamite from san tan, to avoid. Joni davies and richard schugelmasked this dynomite hike starts at the gold mine trailhead at san tan regional park. Wide section of the dynamite trail, across the west end of goldmine mountain. Scenic views of the mountains and of the city below. Goldmine mountain is located in the northern area, with a spectacular san tan mountain escarpment in the southern portion of the park.
Previously the access from the northern trailhead at wagon wheel and skyline was via the horrendous hikeabike up and over the. San tan mountain regional park maricopa county parks. I started on the san tan trail, to malpais, to san tan to dynamite down to the parking lot, back to san tan, to gold mine, and then back to the parking lot. Theres a main parking lot at the entrance where most of the trails diverge from and a couple other trailheads on other parts of the perimeter of the park. Nov 29, 2017 the trail begins at the san tan trailhead near the visitor center and ends at the goldmine trailhead located near skyline drive on the north side of the park. San tan mountain bike trail in queen creek, arizona. San tan dynamitegoldmine loop i sun city anthem hiking. The elevation in this park varies between 1,400 and 2,500 feet, while the highest point is the malpais hills at 2,539 feet. San tan park dynamite trail goldmine trail head meetup. Phillips road queen creek, az 85242, the second main entrance is the gold mine trail, north of the main park off wagon wheel road, is more rustic with no facilities except a port a potty, but has become busy since the addition of. Rarely flat, riders are either going up or down, as a good mountain bike trail should.
Mar 17, 2020 recently, i visited san tan mountain regional park purely because i didnt know anything about it. The goldmine trail is one of the more popular trails in the san tan mountain regional park. Paseo vista recreation area, veterans oasis park and san tan mountain regional park. The most strenuous is the goldmine trail, as its central section involves an ascent and descent of steep, rocky slopes, in the middle of goldmine mountain. The goldmine th off wagon wheel and skyline has been worthless to mountain bikers for years. I made a loop clockwise in the san tan regional park today on my 26x4. Oct 14, 2019 one of our more challenging trail races, this 14 mile course gives a sampling of san tan regional parks 10,000 acres of sonoran desert.
The trail begins at the san tan trailhead near the visitor center and ends at the goldmine trailhead located near skyline drive on the north side of the park. Also a single clockwise loop encompassing the hedgehog, san tan, and moonlight trails. The trail connects to the goldmine trail near the goldmine trailhead and winds along the mountainside to the san tan trail near the central part of the park. Goldmine trail is a hiking, trail running, walking adventure located in or near san tan mountain regional park, az. This is from the top of dynamite trail to the gold mine trailhead parking lot. Goldmine loop of san tan mountains jacob emericks blog. Previously the access from the northern trailhead at wagon wheel and skyline was via the horrendous hikeabike up and over the goldmine trail. Aug 21, 2018 medium climb up dynamite, slight pedal san tan split, then a brutal steep climp to the saddle of goldmine. San tan mountain regional park lies south of queen creek in the southeast valley. San tan mountains loop hiking trail, queen creek, arizona.
Take a left onto the goldmine trail to ascend and descend the only difficult part of this hike. Phillips road queen creek, az 85242, the second main entrance is the gold mine trail, north of the main park off wagon wheel road, is more rustic with no facilities except a port a potty, but has become busy since. Two particularly tight switchbacks, i mean, hair pins. This is likely due to the elevation gain and rewarding views. Hoping to take advantage of the early morning shade for noahs sake i decided to tackle the hike in a clockwise direction, climbing up the steep saddle of goldmine right away before descending into the main valley to san tan trail. San tan regional park is wonderful xc riding blogger.
Oct 20, 2018 goldmine trail, located near san tan mountain regional park, arizona is a 2. San tan valley area trails for running and cycling. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The rolling hills down san tan, hedgehog, and moonlight trails brings you through the creosote flats and saguaro cactus forest. Dynamite trail mountain bike trail, queen creek, arizona. In the coming lines, we will discover three main hiking area in chandler. One of our more challenging trail races, this 14 mile course gives a sampling of san tan regional parks 10,000 acres of sonoran desert. Apr 18, 2012 at the bottom, there will be another small climb over a ridge and then dynamite dumps into san tan trail, the parks primary trail loop. Id tried to ride it plenty of times, but it was a wicked way to start a ride, especially in the san tans where the rest of the riding is easy xc. Hiking near chandler az 7 best tails best hike guide.
Though not particularly rocky or uneven, much of the trail is far from buff singletrack. The 8k course runs a single counterclockwise loop encompassing the moonlight, san tan and hedgehog trails. The dynamite trail was introduced as part of arizonas centennial celebration. Goldmine, dynamite and moonlight trails varied loop across mountains, ravines and plains, also involving part of the san tan trail. The park ranges in elevation from about 1,400 feet to over 2,500 feet. There are a couple spots on either side of the goldmine summit with slick exposed rock.
Dynamite is a sustained, steady 400foot climb over the next mileandahalf. Dynamite mountain biking trail queen creek, arizona. It connects to the san tan trail in the northern part of the san tan mountain regional park. Theres a main parking lot at the entrance where most of the trails diverge from and a couple other. The best route is to go up from the goldmine trailhead and return via the dynamite trail. Dynamite trail hiking trail, queen creek, arizona hiking project. Go to right for the san tan trail and approximately 4 miles of singletrack or hang a left to shorten the ride on moonlight. Dont worry, all trails are very well marked, so you will. Descend down dynamite after you reach the top but then start your climbing with a quick downhill to the finish line. Stroll thru malpais wash, barrel down dynamite trail, and suffer up and over goldmine trail. Xterra san tan 8k course the 8k course is a little easier on the calves but is challenging just the same. Xterra san tan trail run 2017 queen creek, az 2017 active.
Combined with the san tan trail they make a nice 5 mile triangular loop with around of elevation change. Seven mile loop hike in san tan mountain regional park, southeast of phoenix, arizona, also involving part of the san tan trail. Dynamite and goldmine trails all first time hikers with the club must contact the hike leader. Apr 15, 2012 the new trail out at san tan park is dynamite. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to. Description enjoy a thrilling journey as you explore the goldmine mountain range, known for its mining history. A little over halfway up youll be able to see across the valley to the west to san tan mountain, which is actually not part of the park. The trail is wide and mostly smooth, hardpacked dirt with embedded rocks, and most intermediate riders can probably make the whole climb on the middle chain ring. From there, travel from the san tan trail to malpais trail and back to san tan. At this point, take a left onto the san tan trail to rejoin the goldmine trail.
Arizona city and san tan valley homes morgan taylor homes. A great winding trail on the north side of the san tan mountains. You start off on a relatively flat portion of the goldmine trail. San tan regional park arizona dynamite trail to goldmine. San tan bikes, 1745 w hunt hwy, san tan valley, az 2020.
Santan mountain bike, ebike, hike, trail running trails near queen creek, arizona. San tan mountain regional park is crossed by over 20 miles of intersecting trails, allowing many loop hikes, the shortest 1. Welcome to san tan mountain regional park consisting of 10,198 acres, this southeast valley park is a fine example of the lower sonoran desert. Pictures of san tan mountain regional park, arizona. With the opening of the dynamite trail in february of 2012, it has become part of the rotation with phoenix area crosscountry crowd. A meeting ground for san tan valleys active residents, this park is a great location to participate in a variety of events that feed your love of the outdoors. With over 10,000 acres, the san tan mountain regional park is located south queen creek offering over twenty miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. This is a easy loop trail in san tan mountain regional park. Goldmine, dynamite and moonlight trails, san tan mountain.
San tan trail, located near san tan mountain regional park, arizona is a 6. Stroll thru malpais wash, barrel down dynamite, and suffer up and over goldmine. This is a loop hike that climbs up and over a ridge. Shortly you will see the new sign pointing off to the right for dynamite trail. Both days were spent entering the park on the newish dynamite trail off the goldmine trailhead. Our 50 km distance will award one 1 point for the 2021 utmb.
Following the trail home by sue cullumber on trail. The only way into the park was a horrendous hikeabike i called the rite of passage. San tan mountain regional park mountain bike trail, queen. San tan dynamite trail s sun city anthem hiking club. This 7 9 mile ride is open to all ages and skill levels. The dynamite trail is easily accessed by parking at the goldmine trailhead on the far north side of the park. The trail connects to the goldmine trail near the goldmine trailhead and winds you along the mountain side to the san tan trail near. If you enter at the parks main entrance phillips, the vegetation is more spectacular and less rugged.
San tan mountain regional park trail, queen creek, arizona description this park is still relatively primitive there are currently 3 trails which can make up a 6 mile loop of jeep roads and newly constructed double tracksan tan trail. If you want to loop around the mountain, dynamite trail meets up with san tan trail on the other side of the mountain and then reconnects with goldmine for a total of 4. Nov 10, 2019 a challenging 14mile course gives a sampling of san tan regional parks 10,000 acres of sonoran desert. Best hiking trails in san tan mountain regional park. This race is part of a series pass with discounted entries. Jan 23, 2014 spring flowers along the dynamite trail in the san tan mountains. Recently, i visited san tan mountain regional park purely because i didnt know anything about it. San tan mountains loop running trail, queen creek, arizona. Chandler suburbs contain beautiful trails like paseo vista loop, goldmine trail and dynamite trail, so if you looking for desert and mountain.
The trail connects to the goldmine trail near the goldmine trailhead and winds you along the mountain side to the san tan trail near the central part of the park. Dynamite new entry into san tan mountain regional park. At the bottom, there will be another small climb over a ridge and then dynamite dumps into san tan trail, the parks primary trail loop. After the drop in to the park out of the rite of passage, san tan meets with goldmine then follows a wide jeep road until it meets with moonlight. From here, the anticlockwise route is along the goldmine trail across flat land and over a high ridge in the middle of goldmine mountain, then back south on the dynamite trail through the western foothills of the mountain and over saguaro flats via part of the san tan trail, before returning to the start along the moonlight trail, through more. Join us for an exciting intermediate mountain bike ride among the beautiful san tan mountains. There are two ways to access this hike, one of which is from the goldmine trailhead located at the intersection of skyline and wagon wheel roads on the north end of the park boundary. Soon after we start on the gold mine trail we will meet up with the dynamite trail. Medium climb up dynamite, slight pedal san tan split, then a brutal steep climp to the saddle of goldmine. San tan takes you back into the park to some nice scenery. Dynamite and goldmine trail loop arizona alltrails. Dynamite trail via goldmine this trail starts at the northernmost park entrance off of wagon wheel rd.
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