Moon Mountain Loop; easy way up.

Shorter hike, starting at St. John's going behind water tower, taking trail that leads up. Taking easier way up then usual way from Sun mountain. lots of switchbacks but not straight up. We will reach the top, start heading down gradually, then loop around go through part of a subdivision on a road a very short way, then hook up with the St. John's arroyo trail and return to our cars. Bring pole(s), wear good hiking shoes/boots, a hat, sunscreen, plenty of water, snacks(we will pause at top for break) and crampons/microspikes just in case. If heavy snow we will reschedule, if light we will still go. Check back day of for any updates or changes. We as a group have done this hike before. It is nice being close to town, you will be back in time for Christmas dinner. see maps (photo section) for more detail. please answer yes to liability question.

3-4 miles round trip
Elevation gain ~1000'