Name: Brown’s Mountain Area Trails Hike
Start: 2026-02-24T09:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-02-24T13:30:00-07:00
Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead

February 2026
February 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Geology of Tom’s Thumb – Educational Walk

Tom's Thumb Trailhead 23015 N 128th St., Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Geology of Tom's Thumb at Tom's Thumb Trailhead. Enjoy a 90-minute walk near the Tom’s Thumb trailhead to learn about the geology we see around us. Geology basics will be discussed as well as the processes that shaped the McDowells and nearby mountain ranges. We will talk about mineralogy, weathering processes and volcanism in Arizona […]

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February 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Love is a Many-Splendored Thing – Educational Hike

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

Love is a Many-Splendored Thing at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Enjoy a pleasant 2.5 hour, 3 mile walk and imagine love and passion for the Women of the McDowells in the 1800-1900s. Please arrive 15 minutes start of the walk. Restrooms and water at the trailhead. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs, […]

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February 14 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

North and South Diablo Trails Hike

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

North and South Diablo Hike from Brown's Ranch Trailhead. This hike will visit the unique trails of North and South Diablo north of Cholla Mountain. This Very Difficult hike will take us past the iconic formations of the Amphitheater and Cathedral Rock on the Cholla Loop and return on the Corral Trail near the new […]

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February 14 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Lecture – Poisonous and Venomous Animals of Arizona

Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library 10101 N. 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Poisonous and Venomous Animals of Arizona Saturday, February 14, 2026, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Location: Mustang Library, 10101 N 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Arizona is home to a diverse array of poisonous and venomous creatures. More species of venomous reptiles are found here than in any other U.S. state. Many of these are […]

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February 15 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Geology – Educational Ride

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

Ride (Int.) Geology Educational Ride from Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. When, how and why did all those different rocks get into the Preserve? How about our own earthquake fault? This Intermediate Skills and Moderate Cardio Ride for about 3 hours over 11-12 miles will take us thru the various geological formations of the area. Get the […]

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February 19 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Brown’s Ranch Stories – Educational Walk

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

Brown's Ranch Stories at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Join us on a half mile 90-minute walk on the Jane Rau trail where we will talk about the people and events that shaped the history of the Brown's Ranch area. We will discuss the Indigenous people who lived here, the role of the military in the region, […]

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February 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Introduction to Mountain Biking: Session 3 – Graduation Ride

Pima Dynamite Trailhead 28777 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Introduction to Mountain Biking: Session 3 - Graduation Ride at Pima Dynamite Trailhead. This 10 to 12-mile ride from Pima Dynamite is for people who have completed the Introduction to Mountain Biking Sessions 1 & 2. This is an instructional ride to practice the skills taught with instruction at various points on the ride. A […]

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February 21 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Crested Saguaro -Educational Hike

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

Crested Saguaro Hike at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Join us on this Difficult hike as we pass by several crested saguaro cacti. This hike is for experienced hikers and will cover 7.8 miles in about 4 hours. Restrooms and water are available at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs please. Arrive […]

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February 21 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Geology Along the Campana Trail – Educational Walk

Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Geology Along the Campana Trail at Fraesfield Trailhead. This two-hour, leisurely-paced guided walk will highlight some of the geologic features visible from the Camino Campana Trail. We'll discuss the rocks, landscape, and geologic history with reference to how they influence the climate, ecology and human history of the region. No dogs please. Restrooms are available […]

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February 22 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Whiskey Bottle, Turpentine & Black Hill Hike

Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Whiskey Bottle, Turpentine & Black Hill Hike from Fraesfield Trailhead. This moderate hike has a moderate uphill portion on the north side of Fraesfield Mountain with nice views of Granite Mountain and beyond, but the remainder of the hike covers relatively level terrain. 4.5 miles for about 2 hours. Restrooms available at the trailhead but […]

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February 22 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sonoran Sundays – Arizona Birds (Guest Presenter: Arizona Game & Fish)

Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Arizona Birds (Guest Presenter: Arizona Game & Fish) Arizona Birds is a program that educates the public about the various raptors that can be found here, whether as permanent residents or migrating through the state. The program focuses on their natural history and best places to find them in the wild. Nancy Kreuder, Wildlife Education […]
February 24 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

Brown’s Mountain Area Trails Hike

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

Brown's Mountain, Corral, Broken Spoke, Hawknest, and Cone Mountain Trails at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. This Very Difficult hike will take you from Brown's Mountain and Corral trails to Broken Spoke, Hawknest, and Cone Mountain trails. 10.0 miles in about 4 hours with rolling hills, some elevation changes but minimal elevation gain. Experienced hikers suggested. There […]

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February 2026

Geology of Tom’s Thumb – Educational Walk

Love is a Many-Splendored Thing – Educational Hike

Lecture – Poisonous and Venomous Animals of Arizona

Brown’s Ranch Stories – Educational Walk

Introduction to Mountain Biking: Session 3 – Graduation Ride

Crested Saguaro -Educational Hike

Geology Along the Campana Trail – Educational Walk

Sonoran Sundays – Arizona Birds (Guest Presenter: Arizona Game & Fish)

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