Brown Ranch Trail to Cone Mountain Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
| Address: | ~Brown's Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85262, USA |
| GPS: |
33°45'44.2"N 111°50'32.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 3.80 miles |
| Elevation Gain: | 141.00 feet |
| Hike Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
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Add ResourceBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Scottsdale, Arizona
- Head north on N Scottsdale Rd toward E Indian School Rd (276 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto E Indian School Rd (2.2 mi)
- Turn left to merge onto AZ-101 Loop N (10.5 mi)
- Take exit 36 to merge onto N Pima Rd toward Princess Dr (0.5 mi)
- Turn right to stay on N Pima Rd (0.7 mi)
- Keep right to stay on N Pima Rd (6.0 mi)
- Turn right onto E Dynamite Blvd (2.9 mi)
- Turn left onto N Alma School PkwyPartial restricted usage road(1.4 mi)
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