Brown Canyon Mountain Bike Loop
From FR 5736, ride up Ramsey Canyon Rd. and turn right on Brown Canyon Rd. Climb up the rugged dirt road to the ridge and then descend into Brown Canyon. Turn right on Brown Canyon Trail #115 to return to the trailhead. Link with the Perimeter Trail to add more miles (see map).
SHARE THE TRAIL! Mountain bikers yield to horses and hikers.
MODERATE 5-mile loop
Specific Trail Information
Trail Type
Accessibility
Not an accessible trail.
General Information
Year-round. Be aware of extreme heat during summer, especially on the exposed sections of this trail.
Buy a pass online
Day-use: $8 per vehicle Weekly: $10 per vehicle Buy a pass online, or purchase a pass on site with cash or check. Proof of payment, or a valid Coronado National Forest Annual Pass or Interagency (America the Beautiful) Pass, including the Annual, Senior, Access, or Military Pass, must be displayed on the driver's side of vehicle dashboard. Learn more about accepted passes.
No potable water available.
Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are prohibited. This includes the use of motor vehicles, motorboats, motorized equipment, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft, including helicopters and drones, unless provided for in specific legislation.
The Brown Canyon Trail enters the Miller Peak Wilderness. Horses are permitted on the Brown Canyon and Pomona Mine trails, but not on the trails within the Nature Conservancy Preserve.
Address: 4070 South Avenida Saracino, Hereford, AZ 85615
Phone: (520) 378-0311
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (Closed on federal holidays)
