Christmas Morning - Brown's Mountain Summit and Loop Hike

Enjoy this pleasant loop trail starting at Brown's Ranch Trailhead in north Scottsdale. We will include the 0.2 mile climb on the spur to the summit of Brown's Mountain.

Details:

• Mileage: 4.0 miles loop (3.6 miles without the spur climb to the summit)
• Elevation Gain: 525 feet
• Elevation Range: 2720 - 3227 feet
• Rating: Moderate
• Dogs: okay on leash
• Est hike time: 2 - 2.5 hours

Meet at the Browns Ranch Trailhead building, which is at the north terminus of N. Alma School Pkwy.

Restrooms are at the trailhead.

Hike Route Map

Below are Best Practices and Essentials for Hiking:

• Wear Sturdy Hiking Boots
• Caution: be aware that physical demands of hiking are typically more strenuous than exercising in a gym
• Gauge your physical fitness as much as possible to the fitness level needed for the hike
• Bring PLENTY of water- a good rule of thumb is to drink at least 1/2 liter for every hour you hike. A standard Nalgene water bottle is 1 Liter.
• Snack (energy bar, trail mix, etc.)
• Sun protection: sunglasses, sun-protective clothes and sunscreen
• Pack everything the night before and use a checklist to make sure you don't forget anything.

REI’s Essentials Checklist (for long hikes)

• Navigation: map, compass
• Headlamp: plus extra batteries
• First aid: including foot care and insect repellent (as needed)
• Knife: plus a gear repair kit
• Fire: matches, lighter, tinder
• Shelter: carried at all times (can be a light emergency bivy)
• Extra food
• Extra water
• Extra clothes

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