About The Venue

San Tan Mountain Park trails are very popular because they offer a unique perspective of the lower Sonoran Desert, with wonderful wildlife, plant life including crested saguaros and flowering cacti, hieroglyphs and scenic mountain views, including awesome views of the valley!  The trails are beautiful this time of year!  Plenty of parking, and overnight dry camping available.

Event Details

Saturday morning beautiful TC ride in San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6 -7 mile trail with 6 obstacles. There will be a riders briefing in the morning then we head out on the trail.  You will ride in smaller staggered groups of 3-7 riders.  The trail will be clearly marked for groups to follow and get to all 6 obstacles on the trail. 

The Terrain

Our ride will be about 6- 7 miles long and is rated easy to moderate.  Although the trails are not very rocky, there are rocky portions and it is recommended to have shoes or bring boots along.  

Meals

Lunch will not be available at this event, bring your own lunch and drinks!   Saturday after the ride we can meet at San Tan Flats restaurant on the way home on Hunt Hwy. and Ellsworth if you'd like!  

Awards

Awards and Shout Outs will be directly after all the riders are in from the trail.  Beautiful ribbons 1st-6th place Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced!

ETS Lifetime Awards FOR BOTH EQUINE AND RIDER

EQUINE CARROT CLUB - Equine earn points; Your equine will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver and golden carrot charms as they progress through the levels. Equine Placement Points accumulate no matter who rides the equine.

STAR RIDER CLUB - RIDERS earn points; You will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver and golden star charms as you progress through the levels. This kilt pin will come with an Equine Trail Sports iron on patch to attach the kilt pin. Rider Placement Points accumulate no matter which equine is ridden. 

Additional Fees

FEES:  There is a $7 Park fee for everyone due at ETS ride check-in (You will also pay the $8 at the Park Entry Gate upon entry)  or $12 to camp fee per night at the gate.  

The park camp area is a "dry camp" meaning no hookups. Water is available near the entry gate. There are no horse pens available at the campground, although there is plenty of room to put up pens or high-line your horse between trailers, or tie to the trailer.

Over nite camp fee is $12 per rig, per night paid at entry gate. But you then can also ride Friday or Sunday...  Bring your own pens or high-line for your horse.

Additional Opportunities

Saturday after the ride we can all meet at San Tan Flats restaurant on the way home!  Depending on the weather, we can use the beautiful patios or inside!  Located on the south side of Hunt Hwy. and Ellsworth.  Let me know that day so that we can reserve an area at the restaurant.