SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Strap on your hiking boots and gather up your energy bars, folks, because Brown’s Ranch Trailhead in the 27,000 acre Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve is about to make its debut. After two years of planning, the $3.88 million trailhead, named after a former cattle ranch in the area, will have a soft opening this month, with a grand opening slated for October.
Enjoy pristine views of the greater Scottsdale area during a hike or mountain bike with Arizona Outback Adventures, offering guided tours of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. And don’t be concerned about bringing friends. With parking for 200 vehicles and trails that meander through the desert and Brown’s Mountain, this Sonoran Desert utopia is perfect for you and your crew.
And if one trail isn’t enough, the preserve offers more than 100 miles of trails, including the award-winning Bajada Nature Trail, featuring 15 interactive stations with photographic panels, games, and information about the Sonoran Desert; and Tom’s Thumb trail, named after a vast granite outcropping that’s prominently displayed against the skyline. (Check out www.vannuysnewspress.com for more information on visiting Scottsdale, AZ.)