Brown's Mountain Summit via Upper Ranch, Arizona • Hiking

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Difficulty		1.5 of 5
Distance Loop		4 miles
Trailhead Elevation		2,740 feet
Elevation Gain		476 feet
Accumulated Gain		528 feet
Avg Time Round Trip		2 hours
Kokopelli Seeds		6.64
Interest Peak
Backpack No

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Collective Slideshow

2018-12-27

lindaagm

2018-11-11

Naferg323

2016-04-03

JasonCleghorn

2016-02-19

black_toes

2015-06-10

Browns Mtn - Cathedral - Amphitheater Loop

The_Eagle

2015-04-09

Goldie Brown

AZWanderingBear

2014-12-30

gummo

2014-12-07

Cone Brown's Loop

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Author Booneman

	Guides 9
	Routes 33
	Photos 709
	Trips 2,713 map ( 22,328 miles )
	Age 38
	Location Chandler, AZ

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Preferred Mar, Nov, Feb, Jan

Seasons Autumn to Spring

Sun 7:31am - 5:46pm

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		Cholla Mountain Loop from Brown's Ranch TH 0.0 mi away 7.6 mi 470 ft
		Jane Rau Interpretive Trail - MSPN 0.0 mi away 0.5 mi 45 ft
		Cone Mountain Loop - MSPN 0.0 mi away 4.1 mi 362 ft
		Upper Ranch Trail - MSPN 0.1 mi away 2.1 mi 105 ft
		Hackamore Trail MSPN 0.2 mi away 1.8 mi 21 ft
		Chuckwagon Trail - MSPN 0.3 mi away 2.3 mi 182 ft
		Rustler Trail - MSPN 0.5 mi away 0.7 mi -87 ft
		Brown's Ranch Road Trail - MSPN 0.6 mi away 2.0 mi 128 ft
		Cone Mountain Trail - MSPN 0.6 mi away 1.9 mi 137 ft
		Wrangler Trail - MSPN 0.6 mi away 1.0 mi 117 ft

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Nice loop with a peak
by Booneman

This new trail in the Northern section of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve takes you clockwise around (and to the summit of) Brown's Mountain, starting from Brown's Ranch trailhead. Follow the rolling Upper Ranch trail for approximately 1.9-2.0 miles until you reach Brown's Mountain trail, which is where the climb begins to reach the saddle at 2.4 miles. A short, steeper 0.2 mile section will take you to the summit at 3,253ft offering expansive views of the North valley. The descent takes you down the South side of the monuntain on Brown's Mountain trail 1.4 miles back to the trailhead.

Brown's Mountain is somewhat unique in that the trail actually takes you to the peak, unlike most trails in the preserve. The area also has a great deal of history in regards to the Brown family and ranching in the early 1900s. This newly opened section of the preserve (June 2013) offers over 50 miles of trails well suited to hikers, mountain bikers, riders and runners. Even though the trails are very well marked, be sure to pick up a map at the trailhead (provided free of charge), and bring plenty of water as the trails are completely exposed to the sun.

2013-06-23 Booneman

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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Brown's Mountain Summit via Upper Ranch, AZ