Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Brown’s Mountain - Cone Mountain Loop Day Hike
when Trip Report : December 14, 2019
  Trip Report : November 10, 2013
where McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Scottsdale
the hike     This hike was last done by the club in November, 2013, so it’s about time for a revisit. This hike will be a double-loop around both Brown’s Mountain and Cone Mountain.
    From the Brown’s Ranch Trailhead we’ll hike the Upper Ranch Trail and link up with the Wrangler Trail and then the Brown’s Mountain Trail. At the halfway point on the Brown’s Mountain Trail we’ll take a short 0.2-mile spur trail to the peak (3,253 feet.).
    We’ll then complete the Brown’s Mountain. Trail, before linking up with the top half of the Upper Ranch Trail. Next, we’ll link up with the Cone Mountain Trail, the Hackamore Trail and the Rustler Trail to complete the loop around Cone Mountain. The Rustler Trail will then link us back up with the Upper Ranch Trail for the return hike back to the trailhead.
    Somewhere near the halfway point of the hike we’ll stop for a lunch break.
Required:
•  Sturdy hiking boots
•  At least 3 liters of water
•  Hat, sunblock, sunglasses
•  Hiking Sticks
Recommended:
•  Lunch or snacks
•  Camera
distance 7.5 miles round trip
time 4-5 hours
EC +-800' elevation change
elevations 2710' (Brown’s Ranch Trailhead) to 3,253' Brown’s Mountain Summit.
type Double Loop with a Tail
starting at
Brown’s Ranch Trailhead 33° 46.746' N,  111° 50.382' W  [NAD27]
on trail 100% — Browns Mountain and Cone Mountain Trails
rating "C"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
dogs allowed no
cost Sharing gas expenses with the driver.
The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather Scottsdale
meet 8:00 AM at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead.
drive
•  Take the Loop 101 freeway to Pima Road.
• Get off 101 at Pima Road, exit 36.
• Go north on Pima 6 miles to Dynamite Blvd.
• Turn right on Dynamite and go east 5 miles to Alma School Pkwy.
• Turn left on Alma School Pkwy and go north 1.25 miles to the trailhead.
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