MODERATE: San Tan/Moonlight & Stargazer Trails

REMINDER: If this is your first hike with the Sun Lakes Hiking Club, it is required to contact the hike leader before your first club hike. MODERATE: SAN TAN / MOONLIGHT & STARGAZER TRAILS AT SAN TAN MOUNTAIN REGIONAL PARK Hike leader: David Coffman 425-330-2183 Date: November 16, 2026 Trailhead: San Tan Mountain Regional Park which has multiple trails OFFERING AN OPTIONAL LUNCH at SanTan Flats for those interested Located at 6185 W Hunt Highway Queen Creek AZ Description: Loop Hike Great hike with typical Sonoran Desert Flora with different views of the San Tan Regional Park than prior hikes because we are hiking most of the San Tan Trail which follows the perimeter of the park with great views of the surrounding mountains and a special view of a Crested Saguaro. This is a loop hike with over 5 miles on San Tan Trail before we connect with Moonlight Trail and Stargazer Trail which returns us to the parking lot. Like all San Tan Regional Trails there are some loose rocks and hiking shoes and poles are recommended. The pictures posted on Meetup will show you some of the sites along the trail. Hike Distance: 7 mile loop Accumulated Elevation Gain: approximately 530 feet Trailhead Elevation: 1581 feet Driving Distance: 40 miles R/T approximately 20 minutes one way Drivers Fee: $3 plus a share of the $10 park entry fee Nice restrooms at parking lot Meetup: 7:30 Cottonwood parking lot for 7:45 departure If using a GPS device for driving directions enter San Tan Mountain Regional Park Driving Directions: Exit the parking lot turning left and proceed to Riggs Road. Turn right on Riggs Road and drive 13.2 miles to Ellsworth Road. Turn right onto Ellsworth Road and drive 2.4 miles to Thompson Road. Turn right onto Thompson Road and drive 2 miles to Phillips Road. Turn right onto Phillips Road and drive 1 mile to park entrance.