Be Outdoors Arizona

Trail Work Days
2026-08-08 06:30 - 08:30 (America/Phoenix) | TBD
Yavapai Trails Association has worked with Prescott National Forest to set up each 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month as a trail workday.
At our work events you may enjoy routine brushing or trail building, and occasionally we’ll spend a Saturday doing something a bit more adventurous. We may hike out further or do a slightly different type of work. Emails will go out prior to each work event with all the details. Please read them carefully to decide which work events are a good fit for you.
You may sign up to receive work event emails by sending an email to: yta.benefit@gmail.com and requesting to be added to our email list for volunteer workers. You do not need to be a member to join us for work events, although we would appreciate it. Keep your eyes on our website and those emails! There may be opportunities for work every Saturday.
Thank you and Happy Trails!
Look for an email just before each scheduled workday to remind you to RSVP and announce the location. Thank you for all your volunteer hours.
*If you have them, please bring your own hard hat/bike helmet, gloves, and eye protection. If you don’t have them, we are able to provide those items. As always, make sure to wear long sleeve shirts, pants, closed-toe shoes, and bring snacks/water for the morning.

Green Mountain 1C - Trail Work Volunteering
2026-08-08 07:30 - 15:00 | Passage 11E, near the Santa Catalinas, Tucson
Join the Arizona Trail Association on Passage 11E near Tucson for a trail work event. The project area is about 2 miles from the trailhead, so expect to hike between 4 and 5 miles with tools. This project is rated moderate.
The project will focus on brushing [removing vegetation from the trail corridor to keep the trail open to users] and treadwork [repairing or improving the trail surface]. This means working with hand saws, loppers, pick mattocks, and McLeod’s, but other kinds of tasks may be needed once on site.
All tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided. No prior trail work experience is required – the necessary instruction and guidance for new volunteers will be provided.
Please wear long sleeves, long pants, and sturdy shoes. Bring sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, headcovering, etc.), 2L of drinking water/electrolytes, and your own snacks. Lunch will be provided.
The meeting location is easily accessible by passenger car, and there will be a carpooling option. Details for meeting location and final instructions will be provided to registered volunteers about 3-4 days in advance of the event.
If you have any questions or would like more information about the event, please contact the event host, Tasha.
Space is limited – reserve your spot today!
Ancestral lands of the Tohono O’odham; Ndee/Nnee (Western Apache)

Green Mountain 1D
2026-08-08 07:30 - 15:00 | Passage 11E, near the Santa Catalinas, Tucson
Please join the ATA August 8 on Passage 11E near Tucson for a trail work event. This project is rated modearate. Our project will focus on brushing and treadwork.

Upcoming Trail Workdays
2026-08-08 08:00 - 12:00 | TBD
Yavapai Trails Association has worked with Prescott National Forest to set up each 2nd Saturday of the month as a trail workday.
Contact yavapai.trails@gmail.com to sign up
Look for an email just before each scheduled workday to remind you to RSVP and announce the location. Thank you for all your volunteer hours.
*If you have them, please bring your own hard hat/bike helmet, gloves, and eye protection. If you don’t have them, we are able to provide those items. As always, make sure to wear long sleeve shirts, pants, closed-toe shoes, and bring snacks/water for the morning.

Past the Peaks Weekend - Trail Work Volunteering
2026-08-08 09:00 - 2026-08-09 15:00
Join the Arizona Trail Association to work on Passage 34E of the Arizona Trail.
Work North of Flagstaff & the San Francisco Peaks on Saturday morning, camp, & resume Sunday morning, focusing on cleaning/building drains, treadwork & brushing. You’ll be using tools such as McLeod’s, pick mattocks, rogue hoes, pulaskis, rakes, and shovels—but no experience is required! Crew leaders will provide all the training and guidance you need to make a difference.
Lunches & snacks will be provided on both days, as well as dinner Saturday night + breakfast on Sunday. All tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided. Final details, including camp spot, meeting times, and packing suggestions, will be sent to registered volunteers a few days before the event. If you have questions, please email Heidi@aztrail.org.

Past the Peaks weekend
2026-08-08 09:00 - 2026-08-09 15:00 | North of Flagstaff
Please join the ATA August 8-9th on Passage 34 North of Flagstaff for a trail work event. This project is rated moderate, mostly due to elevation. Our project will focus on drains & treadwork.
