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Dynamite and Goldmine Trail Loop

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4.5 mi
Distance
2 hrs 27 min
Time
terrain
594 ft
Elev Gain

Overview

This is a easy loop trail in San Tan Mountain Regional Park. There are a couple spots on either side of the Goldmine summit with slick exposed rock. Shoes with decent tread would be advisable. As with all low desert trails, you will be completely exposed with no shade. Take sun protection and plenty of water.

Getting Started

There is a decent amount of parking at the Goldmine Trailhead. Fees are $7 per vehicle or $2 per person if you walk or bike in (As of February 2019). The parking does fill up on busy weekends and there are no parking signs outside of the park. You would be best advised to go to the other trailhead at the main entrance and approach the loop that way.

Taking Children

Most children will do fine on most of this trail. The washouts leading up to the Goldmine summit can be a bit slippery, small children will likely need some help navigating these areas.


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    4 years, 3 months ago
    My first real hike in 12 years... Front section was Like a 600 foot staircase of rubble. Much better after that though. Burned through 3 liters of water 3/4 of the way through.
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    4 years, 11 months ago
    Nice, quick and easy hike just under 5 miles. $7 self pay parking. Check out the graves then head up a steep graded, 500+ ft elevation climb up Goldmine. Nice mix of city and mountain views. Head down the other side then continue the loop for some rolling hills. Stay right at junctions to a steady light grade back up around Dynamite trail. Steady light grade back down to parking.
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Jaymes 4 years, 11 months ago
Goldmine/Dynamite Loop, San Tan Regional Mountain, AZ, USA
70°F Gorgeous morning. Tons of mountain bikes on Dynamite and San Tan trails section of the loop.
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filamboyako 4 years, 7 months ago
Track (9/22/19, 7:04:41AM)
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