Four Peaks Brown's Trail 133

Trail DescriptionBegin the hike at the well marked trailhead #133 (head straignt up, left would take you to Four Peaks Trail 130). Beginning as a moderate incline numerous water bars cross the well defined path. The forest is lush and untouched by the 1996 Lone fire in the beginning, but as you hike, you will see the consequence of a careless cigarette bud. As you continue up the switchbacks, you will see some nice rock formations and excellent opportunities for photos. Shortly after the green forest gives way to the burn areas with recovering Manzanita bushes.

Continue hiking along the trail and the eastern views of the Tonto Basin and Roosevelt Lake open up. Eventually the trail hooks up with the Amethyst Trail #253; you might not even notice the intersection of the meeting trails. Follow the Amethyst Trail for a short distance up to Browns Saddle. The saddle gives amazing views of the Phoenix Valley to the west and surrounding formations/lakes. On a clear days you can see Camelback, Squaw Peak, and other small landmarks of the valley.