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I am planing a day trip this Sunday (11-4) and was thinking about doing Brown's Peak. My goal would be to reach the summit, but I wouldn't be too disappointed if I decided not to climb the scree shoot as I am going alone. With that said, I just want to make sure I am not getting in over my head. I am 38 and while I am not super in shape, I am not doing too bad for a desk job holder. A couple weeks ago my wife and I went up to Sedona and hiked Loy Canyon almost all the way to the Secret Mountain trail and back. I had no issues doing that. I grew up hiking a lot in northern AZ and feel that I am solid on my feet. So based on what I have read I am not worried about the scree.

Any opinions / feedback welcome.

Thanks.

I would say Brown's is okay for a "beginner" OR solo ... but not a beginner solo.
But it's a good hike up to the saddle, and you could at least check out the scree chute ... just don't let summit fever get you in trouble.

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In general I'd agree with cactuscat so my thoughts would center around...
How much of a beginner are you?
Have you climbed any steep slopes before?
Are you ok with heights/steep slopes?

For me Brown's Peak was the first real climb I ever did and I didn't feel it was that big a deal hiking it solo... and I'm one a bit uncomfortable with steep slopes/heights. But as cactuscat said, don't let the eagerness to summit overrule common sense.

Hmmm... I've climbed Brown's Peak at least once a year since 2004 and I just realized I haven't done it yet this year... I'll have to check my schedule (actually Tracey's since I have no schedule) and maybe I can join you.

CannondaleKid wrote:In general I'd agree with cactuscat so my thoughts would center around...
How much of a beginner are you?
Have you climbed any steep slopes before?
Are you ok with heights/steep slopes?

For me Brown's Peak was the first real climb I ever did and I didn't feel it was that big a deal hiking it solo... and I'm one a bit uncomfortable with steep slopes/heights. But as cactuscat said, don't let the eagerness to summit overrule common sense.

Hmmm... I've climbed Brown's Peak at least once a year since 2004 and I just realized I haven't done it yet this year... I'll have to check my schedule (actually Tracey's since I have no schedule) and maybe I can join you.

I have climbed steep slopes before, as a kid. But like I said, I feel very solid on my feet and the idea does not bother me. Let me know if you think you can join.

I have a wonderful family who would keep me from taking much of a chance to reach the summit.

So CannondaleKid and I did this hike. It was a really great hike with perfect weather. I am really glad he came along as I probably wouldn't have made the summit by my self.

Thank you, Steve! If I was alone I just may not have continued to the summit this trip either.

Yes, it was the perfect day.

I hope you enjoyed our 'tour' through the El Oso Mine along with the 4-wheeling.