Hiking Goldmine Mountain (San Tan Mountains Phoenix/Chandler, Arizona)
Hiking Goldmine Mountain (San Tan Mountains Phoenix/Chandler, Arizona)
Trip report for hiking to the summit of Goldmine Mountain, in San Tan Mountains Regional Park outside Chandler / Phoenix, Arizona. This is a winter ascent (February) via Goldmine trail and off-trail starting at the Goldmine trailhead. Roundtrip distance: 4.00 miles, elevation gain: 1,499 feet.
This is a second attempt at this summit. The first attempt also has a video trip report and can be seen here: https://youtu.be/iaa6LOac68M
Not making it to the summit can be disappointing, but everyone does it! This is a nice example of a seemingly “sure-thing” summit, but turning around was the best option the first time, so I took it.
Map of route on Caltopo: https://caltopo.com/m/7BV3
Strava Activity: https://www.strava.com/activities/4868046103
Photo Sphere from the summit: https://photos.app.goo.gl/QkeX2F3DyT4La4FX6
Video Timecodes (Chapters):
00:00 Intro
01:14 On Trail Uphill
04:14 Off Trail Up Ridgeline
07:04 Summit
08:31 Downhill and Outro
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Nice video, trail looks fantastic.
Looks like a nice run! Could use that warm sun right now in the PNW
Really enjoyed your video. My wife and I completed the Goldmine/Dynamite loop yesterday and I was eyeballing the ridge line to the Goldmine summit. I found your video and think I’m gonna give it a go before it gets hot. I don’t mind steep trails and doing some scrambling, but I’m definitely not a rock climber and don’t like being too exposed to falling. From what I can see in your video, it seems to be within my personal comfort zone. I guess there is only one way to find out! Thanks for sharing!