A hike to the peak on the Gold Mine Trail in the San Tan Regional Park near Queen Creek proves to be a good workout and then continue to the Dynamite and San Tan Trails to complete a moderate loop hike of 6.5 miles. This hike offers many beautiful views of the San Tan Valley and along the way view the graves of two of the prospectors that mined Gold Hill Mountain. There is a parking fee of $7.00 per vehicle. The trailhead offers plenty of parking, good restrooms, water and outside attractions to view.
Check out the trail on John's uploaded map on All Trails
John Robichaud's All Trails Map
Directions:
Right turn out of Palm Creek and then a right turn at Cottonwood. Then do the same back roads we've done before until you get to Hunt Highway. Here turn left and continue on Hunt Hwy to North Mountain Vista Blvd. and turn left. There is a Walgreens on the corner. Continue to N Thompson Rd, turn left and drive to W Phillips Rd. Turn right and continue to the park. Remember we always caravan to the trailhead and your return trip is on your own. (GPS-San Tan Regional Park)
Short Hike: Short hike around Casa Grande Mt. led by Reno and Denis. Their hike averages 3 - 4 miles and they are usually back by noon. Leaves from the central mailboxes same time as the longer hike, 8 a.m., and must have a Palm Creek Hiking Club Membership Waiver.
Upcoming Hikes:
February 26, 2021
Picketpost Loop: This hike is part of the Arizona Trail system. We will loop around the mountain clockwise. It is a fairly easy hike but it is long. (Approximately 10 miles)
March 5, 2021
Upper Javelina, Wild Burro, Alamo Springs Trails: Scenic loop in the Tortolita Mountains at Dove Mountain Resort. Moderate hike.
( Approximately 6.5 miles)
Remember if for some reason a hike must be cancelled, you will be emailed by 6 a.m. Friday morning!
Jerry's Cell
307-630-0250
John's Cell
207-446-0650
Click on the link below to check out Nancy's Blogspot; (pictures and information from our previous hikes in January and February)
www.palmcreekhikers3.blogspot.com
