Near Brown's Ranch
Cathedral Rock
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I think its a Jackalope!!!
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Watershed Trail Looking South to Tom's Thumb
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The Amphitheater
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Cloudy day in the desert

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Brown's Ranch

4.0 (6 Ratings)
Pemberton's Yankee Cousin - She ain't fancy but she rolls easy.
9.7
mi
Distance
465
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
9.7mi
Distance
465ft
Elevation Gain
465ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
3,021ft
High Point
2,721ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Starting out from the trailhead, take Brown's Ranch Road to the north about a mile then hang a right on Vaquero Trail.Vaquero Trail is soft rolling singletrack for about a mile where it ties into the powerline road. Hang a left on the power line road and hike about 300 feet to Chuckwagon Trail.Turn left on Chuckwagon Trail and cruise up a slight incline over wide singletrack for about a mile. Hang a left at the sign on Cholla Mountain Loop Trail. Hike the loop clockwise all the way around (about 3 miles) then turn south (left) on Watershed Trail.After about 1/2 mile turn right on Maverick Trail for a quick 1.4 back to the fire road and the way home.This is a super easy set of trails. Maps are available at the trailhead as are water and bathrooms. All roads lead back to the trailhead, so if you make a wrong turn, just keep going. The longest section before and intersection is about a mile.

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