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Vaquero Trail - MSPN, AZ

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Difficulty 1 of 5
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Distance One Way 0.89 miles
Trailhead Elevation 2,760 feet
Elevation Gain 42 feet
Accumulated Gain 51 feet
Avg Time One Way 25 minutes
Kokopelli Seeds 1.06
 Backpack Possible - Not Popular
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McDowell Preserve North
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Brown's Ranch Road Trail - MSPN
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Trips 1,510 map ( 10,514 miles )
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Location Arizona
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Preferred Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov → 7 AM
Seasons   Autumn to Spring
Sun  7:16am - 5:19pm
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This mainly east-west orientated connector trail is located in the south-central part of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve North (MSPN). The east side of Vaquero Trail transects the Powerline Road #2 Trail near the northern terminus of the 118th St Trail. The west side junctions at a four-way intersection with the Brown's Ranch Road Trail and the eastern terminus of the Wrangler Trail.


Synopsis
It's a slightly winding, gently rolling path with minimal sand that would seem to be a good beginner equestrian ride. The eastern half closely parallels the power lines, but consequently, the views north of Cholla and Little Granite Mountains make up for this carbuncle.

2025-11-04 pseudalpine
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WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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Connector trail - Not Applicable

To Brown's Ranch Trailhead
From the 101 in North Scottsdale, drive North on Pima/Princess drive and go East on Happy Valley Road to the stop sign at the instersection of Happy Valley & Alma School Road. Follow Alma School Road North past Dynamite until it ends at Brown's Ranch Trailhead.

From PHX (I-10 & AZ-51) 34.0 mi - 44m
From TUC (Jct 1-10 & Grant) 135 mi - 2h 4m
From FLG (Jct I-17 & I-40) 139 mi - 2h 15m
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