Brown’s Ranch Trailhead

Name: Cathedral Rock, Amphitheater, Cholla Mountain Hike
Start: 2025-12-21T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-12-21T13:30:00-07:00
Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead

30301 N. Alma School Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85262 United States Get Directions

https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/browns

Great Northern Trailhead

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November 2025
November 29 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Brown’s Mountain Lookout to Interpretive Trail Hike

Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Brown's Mountain Lookout to Interpretive Trail at Brown's Ranch Trailhead. This “combo” hike/education event will take us up the Brown's Ranch Trail to the Lookout and then head over to the Brown's Ranch Interpretive Trail to be introduced to the history of the Brown's Ranch. For this 4.3-mile Moderate hike with about 450 feet of […]

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December 2025
December 7 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Secrets of the Preserve – Educational Ride

Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Secrets of the Preserve Educational Ride (Int.) from Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. Ready to discover more about what is in the Preserve, besides the excitement of trail riding? This is the ride for you! Join our archeological stewards in exploring the Preserve's recent ranching history and the ancient way of life of the Native American in […]

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December 10 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Brown’s Ranch Homestead – Educational Hike

Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Brown’s Ranch Interpretative Trail Hike at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. Before the Preserve was a reality, part of this land was a ranch, the historic Brown’s Ranch. Join us to explore this historical place, full of memories of a different way of life and hear the stories of the people who lived here not long ago. […]

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December 11 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Lifecycle of the Saguaro – Educational Walk

Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Lifecycle of the Saguaro Educational Walk at Brown's Ranch Trailhead. Native only to the Sonoran Desert, these giant cacti are a sight to see! Join us to follow the growth of a saguaro from seed to skeleton and view multi-armed, old Saguaros. This easy walk covers 0.5 miles in about 2 hours over easy paths. […]

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December 18 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

A Meditation Walk

Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

A Meditation Walk at Brown's Ranch Trailhead. Step away from the day to day and discover inner peace as you immerse yourself in the beauty and power of the Sonoran Desert on a mindful ½ mile journey on the gentle and beautiful Jane Rau Trail. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start of the walk. […]

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December 21 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Mistletoe and Holly – Educational Hike

Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Mistletoe and Holly Educational Hike at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. What do desert plants and animals have to do with the holidays? Join us on an easy hike and discover the hidden, festive desert connections. 3 miles over about 2.5 hours with minimal elevation gain. Restrooms and water available at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks […]

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December 21 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Cathedral Rock, Amphitheater, Cholla Mountain Hike

Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Cathedral Rock, Amphitheater, Cholla Loop Hike at Brown’s Ranch. This Difficult hike will take us to several of the iconic granite formations in the preserve. 7.5 miles, 280 ft. elevation gain in about 3.5 hours. Experienced hikers suggested. Restrooms and water available at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. […]

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Brown’s Ranch Trailhead

Events at this venue

November 2025

December 2025

Brown’s Ranch Homestead – Educational Hike

Lifecycle of the Saguaro – Educational Walk

A Meditation Walk

Mistletoe and Holly – Educational Hike

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