Tucson Mts: Brown Mountain Loop

• 4.5 miles total (loop)
• Total elevation gain: 900'
• Rating: Intermediate
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**RESTRICTIONS: No guests, dogs, firearms or tobacco
• Cell phones SILENT during hike
Be sure to bring adequate water and snacks.

Trail head location: https://goo.gl/ZJnUVV

This hike starts with a climb up the west side of the south peak of Brown Mt via a series of switch backs. The trail then winds its way along the ridge where we can stop and take in the views. It then crosses the saddle to the north peak before winding down along the east side on a series of switchbacks to the wash which is the same as the starting elevation. Here we will cross the wash to the Juan Santa Cruz Picnic Area for a rest stop and snack.
There is drinking water and rest rooms at the picnic area.

After snacks the hike finishes up with a gently rolling to flat meander along and through the wash to the starting point.

This hike will provide great views of the Tucson Mountains to the north, including the Red Rock area of the Western District of Saguaro National Park . We will also get great views of Golden Gate Peak and Cat Mountain to the east as well as expansive views to the south towards Kit Peak and the Baboquivari Mountains.

Add to that the ever present beauty of typical Sonoran Desert vegetation: Palo Verde, Beaver-tail cactus, Cholla and some really big Saguaros and it all adds up to a great way to see a lot in a short hike.

RSVP etiquette:
• Sign up only if you really intend to come
• If you need to cancel, do so BEFORE the deadline so someone can get your spot
• If you change your mind take yourself off the Going or Wait list
• Please don't be a no-show

Be sure to bring adequate water, food, trekking poles, etc.
As always - Hike at Your Own Risk

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WV-Mike