San Tan Regional Park - 4.6 miles
Easy to Moderate hike
November 05, 2025  ·  San Tan Regional Park
Meet at 9:00 AM outside the Visitor Center
Start walking at 9:15
NOTE: A $7 entry fee or Maricopa County Parks pass is required to enter the San Tan Regional Park. 

Hike: Moonlight, San Tan, and Hedgehog Trails - 4.6 miles easy to moderate (very short segments) Counter clockwise. 
Hike leader: Tom Draggoo

The hike is a counter-clockwise loop that begins at the Trailhead near the Visitors Center, via Moonlight Trail, San Tan, Hedgehog cutoff back to San Tan, and return to the Trailhead.  San Tan Park offers beautiful vistas and wide trails that are relatively smooth and suitable for great conversations about the Camino. The walk would be reminiscent of the profile of a typical day from Sarria to Santiago in regards to elevation.

The trails within the San Tan Mountain Regional Park offer a unique perspective of the lower Sonoran Desert with wonderful wildlife, plant-life and scenic mountain views. While this trail is relatively flat, the area offers many connected trails of different elevations making it a great training spot for nearby pilgrims and worth the drive for those wanting to see another part of the Valley.

Afterward we can have brunch at the Olive Mill, a nearby restaurant. Please indicate whether you're interested in joining us for that.
ATTENDEES

A total of 17 people have registered so far. The following 17 have opted to share their information.

Banerjee, Deb
Banerjee, Sheena
Bernal Dunshie, Leticia
Brooke, Dennis
Brooke, Laurie
Cohill, Carrie
Easley, Craig
Hinners, Laura
Hinshaw, Debbie
Hinshaw, Deborah
Kennedy, Lydia
Krause, Catherine
Marbach, Valerie
Price, Brent
Redfield, Karen
Slack, Bish
Sullivan, Jim

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LOCATION
San Tan Regional Park, 6533 West Phillips Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Map
Location: San Tan Regional Park, 6533 West Phillips Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
About Your Hike Leader
About Your Hike Leader

Tom (pictured on left with his brothers) is an experienced pilgrim and a member of the Valley of the Sun Core Team.  He has walked the Camino Frances ('15), the Norte/Primitivo ('22) and the Portuguese from Porto ('25) as well as walking to Finisterre and Muxia. He is also known for bringing his delicious Tarta de Santiago (almond cake) to potlucks!

What to Bring
  • Your own map or navigation software of the area
  • Water and snacks
  • Hat and Sunscreen
  • First aid kit
  • Poles (optional)
  • A leave-no-trace toilet kit
  • Cash for donations to support the chapter (optional)
Facilities

There are water and restrooms at the trailhead.

Guidelines

Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Call or text your hike leader Tina 602.722.0612 if you are unable to make it or are running late.

No dogs allowed due to chapter liability. 

We will share the trail with other hikers and mountain bikers so despite our engaging conversations we will be aware of our surroundings and courteous by stepping off the trail or walking single file when necessary. 

Reminders: Our chapter activities are led by volunteers. Donativo contributions (cash only) are greatly appreciated and are used to support future activities. Look for the orange donativo jar by the signup at the beginning of each hike. 

We always gather in the spirit of the Camino. The hike leader will try to maintain awareness of the pace of the group, and will stop periodically at trail intersections to allow all participants to catch up. However, hikers/walkers are differently abled and may not finish at the same time. If you want to hike ahead or stay behind and leave the group, please notify the hike leader or sweep. Please review the trail description before signing up to be sure the hike is right for you and your abilities. You participate at your own risk. 

Directions

Visit https://azdot.gov/weekend-freeway-travel-advisory and plan your route and travel time accordingly. 

San Tan Regional Park: 6533 W Phillips Rd, Queen Creek is in the SE corner of our Valley (near Ellsworth & Hunt Highway). Please use your car/phone navigation to find the best route on the day of the hike due to freeway construction.

PAY $7 ENTRANCE FEE (or show Maricopa County annual pass)