Near Brown Mountain
Brown Mountain Loop - five very happy hikers!
Near Brown Mountain
Cacti protrude into the view in front of the Tucson Mountains from the Brown Mountain Trail.
Near Brown Mountain
The Brown Mountain Trail offers up plenty of views of the Tucson Mountains and surroundings.
Near Brown Mountain
View from one of the peaks on the Brown Mountain Trail
Near Brown Mountain
The Tucson Mountains from the Brown Mountain Trail.

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Brown Mountain

4.6 (11 Ratings)
Traverse Brown Mountain on an out-and-back hike in the Tucson Mountains.
5
mi
Distance
1,209
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
ViewsWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5mi
Distance
1,209ft
Elevation Gain
1,209ft
Elevation Loss
70%
Max Grade
3,105ft
High Point
2,643ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
This is a straightforward trail that ascends Brown Mountain. This trail is especially great as a sunset hike. The trail is rocky, and there is plenty of Jumping Cholla along the trail so be sure to wear good shoes. Along the trail are many variety of cactus such as barrel cactus and saguaro cactus. This area borders Saguaro National Park. The trail is about 2.5 miles one way with commanding views of the Tucson Mountains.

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Contributors
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