Brown Mountain Loop
This is a very interesting hike with two distinct components. One part is a relatively flat walk at the base of some hills and amongst plentiful vegetation. The other aspect to the hike is a ridgeline along a small range of hills with four peaks, offering an outstanding view for almost its entire length.
Mike's Group - This small group of four hiked up to the ridge first where there were panoramic views as the trail followed a saddle between two peaks. On the way down the two groups met and a group picture was taken. The rest of the hike through a variety of cactus and brittlebush was very scenic and enjoyable.
Data from Nancy's Garmen - in Mike's group
Barry's Group - This group hiked the Brown Mountain Loop in the opposite direction as Mike's group. Lunch was on the Ridge.
Mike's Group - This small group of four hiked up to the ridge first where there were panoramic views as the trail followed a saddle between two peaks. On the way down the two groups met and a group picture was taken. The rest of the hike through a variety of cactus and brittlebush was very scenic and enjoyable.
Barry's Group - This group hiked the Brown Mountain Loop in the opposite direction as Mike's group. Lunch was on the Ridge.
Directions: From Florence Blvd. take I-10 south to exit 236. Turn right and then right quickly, onto Marana Road. Drive one mile and turn left onto Sanders Road, then drive four miles. After stopping at the stop sign, turn left onto Avra Valley Road. Drive one mile and turn right onto Sandero Road. Proceed past the Saguaro Park entrance road to Mile Wide Road and turn left. Follow the signs for the Desert Museum. Travel just past the Desert Museum and turn right to Juan Santa Cruz Picnic area. Follow the one-way road to the south end and park just before it turns back toward the entrance. The trailhead is not marked but is just beyond the picnic tables.
Check out the following links for more information and maps.
Juan Santa Cruz - Picnic Area All Trails
Check out the following links for more information and maps.
Juan Santa Cruz - Picnic Area All Trails
Upcoming hikes:
Friday, Nov. 30th 2018
Butcher Jones Trail
Friday Dec.7th
Phoenix Mountain Loop
Friday Dec. 14th, 2018
Baby Jesus Loop
Friday Dec. 21st, 2018
Black Mesa / Hackberry Springs
Skip’s cell: 503-580-3828 Barry’s Cell: 207-205-4298
