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One of the best trails at Brown's Ranch, you'll navigate your way through giant boulders.


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1.9

Miles

3.1

KM

Singletrack

2,700' 823 m

High

2,599' 792 m

Low

163' 50 m

Up

129' 39 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

8%

Max Grade (4°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Description

This is a local favorite trail at Brown's Ranch. This trail features more hills and definitely some of the best scenery at the preserve. This trail circumnavigates Cone Mountain which was off to your left as you drove into the parking lot.

Be careful at peak usage times as there are typically many hikers on this trail as well because of its close proximity to the main trailhead. You'll typically use this trail towards the end of your ride as you navigate back to the trailhead, but it is also a starter option from either the Upper Ranch Trail or the Hackamore trails.

Contacts

Land Manager: City of Scottsdale

Shared By:

Gregory White with improvements by Brigitte Flanagan

Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 12 votes

#9264

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  4.0 from 12 votes
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Trail Rankings

#237

in Arizona

#9,264

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Photos

Winding trails through the rock garden on the north side of Cone Mountain
Dec 23, 2015 near Carefree, AZ
Springtime on Cone Mountain Trail.
May 25, 2017 near Carefree, AZ
Typical gradual climb on smooth level trail.
Dec 23, 2015 near Carefree, AZ
Entering the rock garden on the north side of Cone Mountain
Dec 23, 2015 near Carefree, AZ
Riding into the rain storm back to the trailhead.
Dec 23, 2015 near Carefree, AZ
Great view of distant Brown Mountain
Dec 23, 2015 near Carefree, AZ
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