Sunset & Full Moon Hike

Late October is great time of the year for sunset hikes, with more comfortable temperatures and golden evenings. [San Tan Mountain Regional Park](https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/san-tan-mountain-regional-park/) is a perfect location. We'll begin our hike before sunset The planned route is the scenic 4.8-mile San Tan, Hedgehog and Moonlight Trail Loop. We will stop for water, snacks, photos and breaks as desired by the group. [All Trails](https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/arizona/san-tan-mountain-regional-park) rates this hike t one of the top hikes in the park. The Moonlight Trail begins at the San Tan Trailhead near the Visitor Center and guides you along the base of a mountain into the central valley of the park and connects to the San Tan Trail at the west end. The Hedgehog Trail connects to the San Tan Trail in two places and offers you remarkable arrays of the endangered Hedgehog cacti and other Sonoran Desert flora along the trail, as you take in beautiful views of the mountains. The trails we are hiking are wide and well groomed, well-suited for an evening hike. Distance: 4.8 miles Elevation Gain: 336 feet Route Type: Loop Rating: Easy (All Trails rating) What to bring: Sturdy shoes, appropriate attire for weather, at least 2 liters water, cell phone, flashlight. Moon Illumination: 98.8% Fees: Have $10 exact cash PER VEHICLE for the self-pay station or an annual pass. Carpooling can be set up. Facilities: Modern Restrooms (will be open), Water Fountain, Nature Center (will be closed). Sunset: 5:44 pm. Moonrise: 4:42 pm. Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous [Trail Map](https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/assets/1/6/san-tan-8x11.pdf) ASSUMPTION OF RISK & RELEASE OF LIABILITY **This is a show up your own risk event. All activities entail risks. By signing up for this event you acknowledge the risks and assume…