Trail Run Project Logo
Climb
MTB
Hike
Trailrun
Ski

San Tan Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
 4.3 (14)
  1. Areas
  2. AZ
  3. …Phoenix Metro
  4. San Tan Mountain Regional Park
Plan with onX Backcountry
Previous Next

“The longest trail on San Tan Mountain Regional Park, and one that connects to several other trails on the park. ”

Omar Delgado
Your Rating: Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating      Clear Rating
Your Difficulty:
Your Favorites: Add To-Do · Your List

6.3

Miles

10.2

KM

99%

Runnable

1,905' 581 m

High

1,691' 515 m

Low

528' 161 m

Up

381' 116 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Open year round, 6 am-8 pm Sunday through Thursday and 6 am-10 pm Friday through Saturday.

Runner Notes

Numerous other routes exist throughout the park and outside it. Please stay on designated trails.

Description

The trail starts at the San Tan Trailhead and encompasses a large portion of the park and intersects with other trails at various points. Enjoy scenic mountain views at the south end of the park near Rock Peak and the Malpais Hills or run to the central valley of the park to explore its unique beauty and mining history.

Flora & Fauna

Vegetation varies from creosote flats to dense saguaro forests. Reptiles, birds, mammals and arthropods.

Contacts

Local Club: Arizona Trail Association

Jun 8, 2026: Flagstaff honored as 2026 ‘Trail Town’ by International Mountain Bicycling Association

Jun 8, 2026: Arizona Trail Included in BOLT Coalition Report

Jun 7, 2026: Bipartisan bill aims to protect Arizona’s public lands from sale

Land Manager: Maricopa County Parks

Shared By:

Omar Delgado
Full Details

Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 14 votes

#3

in San Tan Mountain Regional Park

#7176

Overall
  4.3 from 14 votes
5 Star
36%
4 Star
57%
3 Star
7%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Trail Rankings

#3

in San Tan Mountain Regio…

#182

in Arizona

#7,176

Overall
11 Views Last Month
1,727 Since Dec 1, 2016
Intermediate Intermediate
0%
0%
89%
0%
11%
0%
Add a Photo

Photos

Ocatillo against the sky.
Jan 22, 2022 near Queen C…, AZ
San Tan Trail
Mar 25, 2019 near Queen C…, AZ
Just outside the main parking area at San Tan Trailhead looking west.
Mar 25, 2019 near Queen C…, AZ
Nice view of the southern hills from the top of the saddle. A good place to rest if needed on a comfortable bench!
Mar 25, 2019 near Queen C…, AZ
Types of flora.
Nov 29, 2016 near Queen C…, AZ

0 Comments

Weather

Current Trail Conditions

All Clear 55 days ago
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

Jan 20, 2019
Travis Hilterbrand
Dec 25, 2017
Jason Wheat
6.3mi
May 27, 2017
Logan Berry
6.1mi
Mar 17, 2017
Tom Verry
Nice trail, more horse sh!t than is preferable but what can ya do. Get there early to avoid the horse cf and the heat. 7.1mi

Nearby Recommended Routes

Welcome

Join the Community! It's FREE

Already have an account? Login to close this notice.

Get Started