Brittlebrush Trail
North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness, Maricopa County, AZ
Out-and-back trail in North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness, Maricopa County, AZ. Hiking & Horseback riding.
- Distance
- 11.9 mi (19.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 696 ft (212 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 10 min
- High point
- 1,834 ft (559 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Questions about Brittlebrush Trail
How long is Brittlebrush Trail?
Brittlebrush Trail is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 10 min. It climbs 696 ft (212 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,834 ft (559 m).
How hard is Brittlebrush Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Brittlebrush Trail?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Brittlebrush Trailhead Parking.
Are there water and toilets on Brittlebrush Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Brittlebrush Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Brittlebrush Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding.
Is this a good week for Brittlebrush Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Exit trail Maricopa County · Easy · 2.2 mi (3.5 km)
- Red Mount Maricopa County · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- Lot's Wife Trail Maricopa County · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
- Kyle" Greenhorn Trail Maricopa County · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
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