Brown's Ranch Trailhead

30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Wildflowers Near Cone Mountain

Volcanic Tuff

Beautiful Trails

Directions

Located approximately 1.25 miles north of the intersection of Alma School Road and Dynamite Boulevard.

Overview

This trailhead features interpretive exhibits about the human history of the Preserve and serves as the major access point to the vast network of trails in the area. It provides access to such unique destinations as Granite Mountain, Cholla Mountain, Brown’s Mountain, Balanced Rock and Cathedral Rock.

Landscape

Wide variety of trails for Hiking, Biking and Equestrians. Crushed granite terrain with generally smooth, rolling trails and historic ranching era artifacts.

Amenities

Parking, restrooms, shade ramadas, interpretive signage, water, horse trailer parking, hitching rails, water trough, accessible Jane Rau Interpretive Nature Trail.

Trail Guides

Popular Trails

Jane Rau Accessible and Interpretive Trail

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Other Popular Hikes and Trails

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Office Address:

15300 N 90th Street, Suite 400

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Phone: (480) 998-7971

Email: info@mcdowellsonoran.org

The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy is the official partner of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Through a unique partnership with the City of Scottsdale we help ensure all visitors a safe and enjoyable visit to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.

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Brown's Ranch Trailhead

30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Wildflowers Near Cone Mountain

Volcanic Tuff

Beautiful Trails

Directions

Located approximately 1.25 miles north of the intersection of Alma School Road and Dynamite Boulevard.

Overview

Landscape

Wide variety of trails for Hiking, Biking and Equestrians. Crushed granite terrain with generally smooth, rolling trails and historic ranching era artifacts.

Amenities

Parking, restrooms, shade ramadas, interpretive signage, water, horse trailer parking, hitching rails, water trough, accessible Jane Rau Interpretive Nature Trail.

Trail Guides

Hike & Bike Trail Guide

Equestrian Trail Guide

Popular Trails

Browns Ranch

Jane Rau Accessible and Interpretive Trail

See the Other Trailheads

Granite Mountain Trailhead

Fraesfield Trailhead

Tom's Thumb Trailhead

Brown's Ranch Trailhead

Pima Dynamite Trailhead

Gateway Trailhead

Lost Dog Wash Trailhead

Sunrise Trailhead

Other Popular Hikes and Trails

Download Trail Maps

Donate

Support the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy

The threats to our natural world have never been greater. It is only with the support of donors like you that we can protect the Sonoran Desert for future generations.

Contact Us

Follow Us!

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