24.3 miles
Distance
1,269 ft
Climb
-1,270 ft
Descent
3,019 ft
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25 miles clockwise loop from the main trailhead off Alma School Rd.

Detailed Description
Brown's Ranch 25 is a 24 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Scottsdale Arizona. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 18 trails. This route climbs 1,269 ft with a max elevation of 3,019 ft then descends -1,270 ft.
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Desert Foothills Mountain Bike Association (www.dfmba.org)
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    244
More Stats for Brown's Ranch 25 mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    2 hr 39 min
  • Altitude min
    2,457 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,725 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,726 ft
  • Grade max
    -13.1%
  • Grade min
    18%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    9 miles
  • Distance flat
    7 miles
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