Brown's Ranch Trailhead Improvements

Brown’s Ranch Trailhead is scheduled for targeted upgrades that will enhance visitor experience, improve safety, and support long-term stewardship of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.

Project Address:

30301 N. Alma School Pkwy

Budget:

$1,165,599

Funding Source:

2004 Preservation Sales Tax

Expected Start Date:

July 13, 2026

Expected Completion Date:

Fall 2026

• Refined parking-lot design for improved durability, drainage and circulation
• Building enhancements to include lighting and roofing for increased comfort and safety
• A new trail dispersal area with the rerouting of five trail segments to help reduce congestion while ensuring the protection of sensitive areas remain intact

Dust control and fire prevention measures will be implemented to minimize dust, maintain air quality, and reduce wildfire risk.

Measures include:

• On-site water wagon
• Dust control plan and permit
• Fire suppression equipment on-site

For your safety, Brown’s Ranch trailhead and parking lot will be closed while undergoing improvements. During this time, there will be no parking on streets or in nearby neighborhoods allowed.

For access into the Preserve, please visit another trailhead. Maps to the South Preserve and North/Central Preserve are available for your use.

The nearest trailheads are:

• Tom’s Thumb (no drinking water)
• Pima-Dynamite
• Fraesfield (no drinking water)
• Granite Mountain (no drinking water)

Potential temporary access points, detours, and alternative trailheads will be provided and clearly mapped.

Reach out directly to Stephany Sheekey, 480-312-0159, or Madison Barasha-Tang, 480-312-0994.

You can also follow along online for the latest updates by visiting us on Instagram.