Brown Mountain Dam Hike Guide

Don’t let this (one-way) profile fool you. Although the hike does imperceptibly climb, overall, it feels like a flat trail.

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There are numerous secluded picnic benches along the way. This one is up the stairs at the ruins at the Paul Little Picnic Area (more later). They offer an opportunity for a break and a spot to soak it all in.

There are several crossings of the Arroyo Seco. If it’s been raining, these can be high. Use your best judgment and if you don’t feel comfortable crossing, then don’t. Most of the time, all of the crossings are very tame.

The hike starts at the end of the wide dirt parking area, before the road turns into the gated entrance to JPL.

As you approach, JPL will be on your left in the distance.

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There are numerous secluded picnic benches along the way. This one is up the stairs at the ruins at the Paul Little Picnic Area (more later). They offer an opportunity for a break and a spot to soak it all in.

There are several crossings of the Arroyo Seco. If it’s been raining, these can be high. Use your best judgment and if you don’t feel comfortable crossing, then don’t. Most of the time, all of the crossings are very tame.

The hike starts at the end of the wide dirt parking area, before the road turns into the gated entrance to JPL.

As you approach, JPL will be on your left in the distance.

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