Name: Upper Ranch Trail
Rating: 3.5

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A pretty easy single/doubletrack with lots of options to spur trails. The upper end of the trail is a little rocky compared to the lower part and most of the trails in the preserve. In a couple portions, you'll weave in between large boulders and the views are great. This trail is also the way back to the trailhead from Cone Mountain Trail, Wrangler, and Rustler trails. Enjoy the nice views of Cone and Brown's mountains.

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Land Manager: City of Scottsdale

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Gregory White with improvements by Mountain Park

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Trail Ratings

3.5 from 8 votes

#25

in McDowell Sonoran Preserve: Northern Region

#20241

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3.5 from 8 votes

5 Star		13%
4 Star		25%
3 Star		63%
2 Star		0%
1 Star		0%

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#25

in McDowell Sonoran Prese…

#550

in Arizona

#20,241

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Dec 23, 2015 near Carefree, AZ

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Jun 3, 2023

Mountain Park

2.2mi — 0h 20m

Dec 29, 2021

Nate C

Apr 30, 2021

Ed Abula

Feb 2, 2020

Steve Baker

First ride. Good introductory route. Includes the following trails: Upper Ranch, Corral, High Desert, Renegade, Desperado, Granite Mt Loop & Maverick. 15.2mi — 1h 55m

Mar 17, 2019

Jeff Finch

Took some time to session a few sections 14.5mi — 1h 30m

Nov 17, 2018

Justin Caplan

Jan 13, 2018

Dave W