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San Tan Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Running trail in Queen Creek, Arizona · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from San Tan Trailhead'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 San Tan Trailhead
“The facilities at the trail head were very well maintained and super clean.”
“Trails are generally wider with plenty of room to pass; well marked and there are bathrooms and water at the Nature Center.”
“Easy walking loop with the dog.”
Terrific views, easy soft and sometimes sandy walking/hiking trails. Did a SanTan-Hedgehog-Moonlight trail loop approx 4.5m. Well marked trail signage. 5/5 from me the wife and the puppers.
Easy walking loop with the dog. A few people on bikes. Found a nice relic from the past and left it at the Ranger Station
What a great state park! Staff were exceptionally friendly and professional. The facilities at the trail head were very well maintained and super clean. Parking was easy and plentiful. The trails were well marked and very well maintained.
We only did 8.7 miles today. Slow hike. Very nice. Wear the appropriate shoes and clothing. Bring water. We saw wild animals- birds, Coyote and chipmunks. Bikes and dogs shared the trail. Benches occasionally available.
Trail conditions & character
“Trails are generally wider with plenty of room to pass; well marked and there are bathrooms and water at the Nature Center.”
“Did a SanTan-Hedgehog-Moonlight trail loop approx 4.”
“Trails are generally wider with plenty of room to pass; well marked and there are bathrooms and water at the Nature Center.”
Plan your run at San Tan Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitemaricopacountyparks.net
- Social Facebook
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