Brown’s Ranch is the gateway to the northern part of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, with long, gentle trails, granite boulders and wide open desert. In 2026 its trailhead was closed for improvements, so it is worth checking before you plan a morning there.
Back to the estate| Details | |
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| Closure | From July 13, 2026, for trailhead improvements |
| Expected reopening | Fall 2026, per the City of Scottsdale |
| Nearby trailheads | Tom’s Thumb, Pima-Dynamite, Fraesfield, Granite Mountain |
| Water at alternatives | None at Tom’s Thumb or Fraesfield |
Check the City of Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve pages for the current status before you go.
Be prepared: Carry more water than you think you need, start early, wear sturdy shoes and a hat, and turn back if anyone in the group is struggling. For more trails, see Tom’s Thumb and hiking near North Scottsdale.
Paradise Reserve has six bedrooms for up to 16 guests, five of them king suites with their own bathroom, plus a pool and spa, a golf simulator, a putting green and a pickleball court. Events and parties are not permitted at the house, and quiet hours apply.
It closed for improvements on July 13, 2026, with reopening expected in fall 2026. Check the City of Scottsdale for the current status.
The city suggests Tom’s Thumb, Pima-Dynamite, Fraesfield and Granite Mountain trailheads.
Routes toward Brown’s Mountain, Cathedral Rock and Granite Mountain, starting along Brown’s Ranch Road.
Closure details from the City of Scottsdale, checked October 2026.
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