29.2 miles
Distance
1,186 ft
Climb
-1,181 ft
Descent
2,955 ft
High Point

Perimeter MTB trail route starting at the Pima / Dynamite Trailhead at Brown’s Ranch - mostly green trails, with stops at several other trailheads (good for hydration / pit stops)

Detailed Description
Browns Ranch Mostly Green Perimeter Route is a 29 mile popular easy route located near Scottsdale Arizona. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 1,186 ft with a max elevation of 2,955 ft then descends -1,181 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
    Green
More Stats for Browns Ranch Mostly Green Perimeter Route mountain bike route
  • Altitude change
    5 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,331 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,336 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,343 ft
  • Grade max
    -14.3%
  • Grade min
    22.2%
  • Distance climb
    9 miles
  • Distance down
    9 miles
  • Distance flat
    11 miles
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