Jane Rau Brown's Canyon Trail
Scottsdale, Arizona
| Address: | ~30301 N Alma School Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85262, USA |
| GPS: |
33°45'39.8"N 111°50'32.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 0.60 miles |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Elevation Gain: | 39 feet |
Restrooms Picnic Tables Pet Friendly
Hike, Horseback, and Mountain Bike
The Jane Rau Brown Canyon Trail was named after Jane Rau Brown, one of the pioneers of the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, for her determination and passion in preserving the desert and the park. This trail is a short, easy 0.6 mile loop trail, that gives you just a quick look of the Sonoran Preserve.
The trail is wide and semi-paved, and is intended to serve as an educational resource; there are many interpretive plaques set up that teach about the desert as well as Jane's activism and vision. This is a great trail for families with children, as well as for those in wheelchairs.
At the beginning of the hike there are bathrooms with water fountains, and a covered picnic area/amphitheater. Along the trail you can see Brown's Mountain, saguaros (some have the inside exposed to see how these cacti function), and Pinnacle Peak.
More Information
Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
Read More
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Scottsdale, Arizona
- Head north on N Scottsdale Rd toward E Indian School Rd (276 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto E Indian School Rd (2.2 mi)
- Turn left to merge onto AZ-101 Loop N (10.5 mi)
- Take exit 36 to merge onto N Pima Rd toward Princess Dr (0.5 mi)
- Turn right to stay on N Pima Rd (0.7 mi)
- Keep right to stay on N Pima Rd (6.0 mi)
- Turn right onto E Dynamite Blvd (2.9 mi)
- Turn left onto N Alma School PkwyPartial restricted usage roadDestination will be on the right(1.4 mi)
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