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Moonridge Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Running trail in Lakeside, Arizona · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Moonridge Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Moonridge Trail
Cute small trail. Feels like one is walking thru a wooded backyard of folks homes.
It's maybe a mile long. You'll hike next to Billy Creek. It's a nice riparian area. Birds are chirping and you'll hear the flow of water. There's ample vegetation along the creek. Towards the end you'll meet a road, and there was temporary fencing in place when I hiked it. Enjoyable little hike.
Cute easy little trail along the creek, good for a nice morning in-town walk. Not a heavily used trail. Parking is opposite a small bridge from the start of the trail, near some private residences.
Trail conditions & character
“Fairly short and a little muddy, but we had a wonderful time.”
Plan your run at Moonridge Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
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