Brown Canyon Nature Trail
Slow down and step back in time at Brown Canyon Ranch, where this short 1-mile loop trail systems winds you around ponds frequented by birds, large mammals, and amphibians.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Type
Accessibility
Not an accessible trail.
General Information
Access this easy trail from Brown Canyon Ranch. Multiple short loops wind through the grassland and around the House and Duck Ponds creating a flat 1-mile loop. Informational signs along the route. Great for birding and wildlife viewing. *EASY
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)
