Near Moonlight Trail
Just outside the main parking area at San Tan Trailhead looking west.

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Moonlight Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
Deluxe doubletrack - come at the right time and you may see some wildflowers in bloom.
1.3
mi
Distance
132
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.27mi
Distance
132ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
1,812ft
High Point
1,680ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Moonlight starts out heading southwest of the visitors center. It cuts across the park and connects to the San Tan Trail. Stargazer Trail also intersects it at about the halfway point. This trail is pretty much on par for most the trails in this park. You'll hike just north of an unnamed hill that is the central feature of the park.

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Contributors
Gregory Thompson