14.5 miles
Distance
666 ft
Climb
-690 ft
Descent
2,977 ft
High Point
Loop from Brown's Ranch trailhead McDowell Sonoran Preserve
Detailed Description
Brown's Ranch Loop 101 is a 14 mile moderately popular easy route located near Scottsdale Arizona. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 25 trails. This route climbs 666 ft with a max elevation of 2,977 ft then descends -690 ft.
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10 Reviews & Comments
Kathrynh
(Dec 9, 2020 at 19:03)
(Dec 9, 2020 at 19:03)
Trail Whiskey Bottle
I agree that the eastern portion should be rated blue due to the exposure and chunky while climbing - I definitely would not tell a beginner to ride from Fraesfield TH to Dixileta
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ThatGuy-MTB
(Apr 3, 2020 at 18:11)
Trail Balanced Rock Trail
You can make this trail as hard or as easy as you like. Balanced rock can be sessioned, both up and down, on either side and is fun to play around on with the bike. The rest of the trail is well groomed and an easy climb if riding North and a fun DH is riding south.
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ThatGuy-MTB
(Apr 3, 2020 at 17:58)
Trail Brown's Ranch Rd.
Easy entrance trail that links to many of the trails in this system. Can get pretty congested here so check your speed for sure.
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RDeP
(Jul 28, 2019 at 21:03)
Trail Chuckwagon
This is a fun trail if you are heading easy to west coming back from Balance Rock! It’s get flowy and watch for people coming the opposite way! Have some footage on our insta @averageriders
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STGDSS92
(Dec 12, 2018 at 10:48)
Trail Whiskey Bottle
Some rock gardens on the eastern portion of the trail when it rides along a mountain ridge. Also a very small creek crossing after recent heavy rains. I would give the eastern portion of it a more intermediate rating.
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DrHog
(Nov 29, 2014 at 21:08)
Trail Granite Mtn. Loop
This is a gorgeous trail, and pretty easy for beginners and kids.
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Trails in Route
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingGreen
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeXC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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Altitude min2,661 ft
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Altitude start2,724 ft
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Altitude end2,700 ft
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Grade-0%
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Grade max-37.5%
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Grade min14.5%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down6 miles
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Distance flat4 miles
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West Express Descent (Stagecoach @3:11)
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Brown's Ranch | Post crash, the knee still works! | 02/01/2020
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Linking this into Buckshot is also very fun!