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JANE RAU TRAIL
McDowell Sonoran Preserve
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| Granite boulders on Jane Rau Trail |
Thank you, Jane Rau. We are all enjoying the results of your
passion for land conservation. As
one of the original mavericks behind the McDowell Sonoran Land Conservancy, Ms.
Rau's steady determination to preserve the pristine Sonoran Desert
around Scottsdale spans decades and continues to this day. Shepherding this ambitious dream into reality was no walk in
the park, but Jane and battalions of volunteers like her, persevered so that we
hikers can, well, take a walk in the park. A barrier-free tribute trail to this
tenacious mover-and-shaker loops through a delightful wash area in the Brown's
Ranch parcel of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Wide, flat and adorned with
interpretive signs and Palo Verde shaded benches, the trail was dedicated on March
22, 2014 making it the Valley's newest destination for effortless walks with
strollers, wheelchairs, antsy kids and hiking enthusiasts of all ages and ability
levels.
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| Abundant blooming plants on the trail |
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| Interpretive signs embellish the trail |
LENGTH: 0.5-mile loop
RATING: easy, barrier free
ELEVATION: 2710' - 2747'
HOURS: dawn to dusk daily
RULES: no bikes or horses, leashed dogs are allowed
GETTING THERE:
Brown's Ranch Trailhead: 30301 N. Alma School Pkwy,
Scottsdale.
From Loop 101 in Scottsdale, take the Pima/Princess exit 36.
Go 6.5 miles north on Pima to Dynamite, turn right and continue 2.7 miles to
Alma School. Turn left and go 1
mile to the trailhead. There’s restrooms, water and maps at the trailhead. There are no fees, but voluntary donations can be made online:
INFO & MAPS: McDowell Sonoran Conservancy
City of Scottsdale:
