Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Twin Treks Day Hike
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and Brown Mountain

when	February 23, 2025 Sunday
where	Tucson
the hike	Our first stop will be the iconic Museum, which is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum, and botanical garden all in one place. Total hiking distance on the grounds is 2 miles, and you will not forget the recently resumed Raptor Free Flight. Please refer the following link for more information, including admission fees: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum     From the Museum we will caravan just a couple miles down to the road to the Brown Mountain Trailhead to access its 4.7 mile trail, which is well maintained with magnificent views.
distance	7 miles
time	7-8 hours, including travel
EC	+-650 feet elevation change
type	loop (Brown)
on trail	100%
rating	"C"     Rate yourself as a hiker.
dogs allowed	no
cost	Sonora Desert Museum admission ($30) Sharing gas expenses with the driver. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member.
weather	Tucson
leader	You must email the leader to confirm.
meet	7:00 AM in the parking lot of the Gulf Gas station at 4231 W Riggs Rd. Chandler AZ. Carpooling is preferred, as parking is crowded and/or limited at Brown trailhead.
drive	•  76 miles I-10 to exit 236 towards Marana Road. • Turn right on N Sandario Road. • 1.0 mile to W Grier Road—turn right. • 1.0 mile to N. Sanders Road—turn left. • 3.5 miles to W. Avra Valley Road—turn left. • 1.0 mile to N Sandario Road—turn right • 11 miles to W. Mile Wide Road—turn left. • 3.2 miles (W. Mile Wide Road>N Kinney Road) to the museum road sign. After leaving the Museum we will caravan to Brown which also has facilities.

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