Butterfly Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead

Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead – 30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Skill level: Easy

Distance: ~0.5 mile

Time: ~1.5 hours

Learn about the butterflies in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve while walking along the Jane Rau trail with a butterfly expert. Did you know that butterflies taste with their feet? Or that butterfly wings are made of tiny scales? And that butterflies are an indicator of a healthy ecosystem? You’ll learn more interesting facts about butterflies during this walk. Bring your binoculars and camera if you like.