San Tan Mountain Regional Park
- Park
- Regional draw
- San Tan Valley
San Tan Mountain Regional Park protects more than 10,000 acres of lower Sonoran Desert near San Tan Valley.
Creosote flats, saguaro-covered slopes and the Goldmine Mountain area give hikers a varied desert landscape to explore.
Use the county trail map to choose an appropriate route and check current fees, weather and park notices before setting out. The main visitor entrance has a Queen Creek postal address at 6533 West Phillips Road. Nature-center hours differ from the outdoor park schedule. The photograph is a view of metropolitan lights from the Goldmine Trail area; reaching that viewpoint requires a hike and suitable conditions.
Visitor details reviewed October 26, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
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