The Alamo Canyon Passage is classic Sonoran desert – rugged, remote and beautiful. Though it burned in the Telegraph fire of 2021, this is still a striking landscape with amazing rock and spectacular views – and now it needs our help more than ever as it recovers from the damage done by the flames. Join the passage stewards in their mission to maintain this as one of the premier passages of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. This is a multi-day backcountry event – perfect for those looking for a challenge. It is also your chance to get revenge on those evil clumps of catclaw that have so often bitten you as you walked by!

Our goals for the weekend: 

Friday: Hike approximately 9.5 miles south of the Picketpost Trailhead to the spot where the trail crosses Coronation Wash. We’ll have support from a 4wd club to assist with transporting gear and water into this remote camp (high clearance, modified 4wd needed to access).

Saturday: 

Grub out mesquite and catclaw and all other spiny plants which have grown over the trail, check water sources and clear any problems with trail tread. Up to 3.5 miles of hiking (7 mile round trip) to reach the southern boundary of the passage.

Sunday: 

Finish up our work and head back to the trailhead for home (there’s an option to stay until Monday if you just can’t get enough!)

Monday: 

The 4wd Club will come and pick up our gear.

This is a backcountry event – we will be camping in a remote area and participants will need to bring their own camping gear. For more information on the event, you can email your host: Wendy Lotze at wrae.lo@gmail.com