The Colossal Vail 50/50 is an adventurous ultra run on portions of the Arizona Trail near the community of Vail (24 miles southeast of Tucson). Starting and finishing at Colossal Cave Mountain Park, the 50-mile, 55K and Half-Marathon courses feature some of the greatest high desert trail running opportunities in this part of the state. [...]
Please join the ATA on December 7-8 on Passage 16 in the Mineral Mountains near Kearny for a trail work event. We will establish a campsite on Friday evening before heading out Saturday morning north towards the hill. This 2 day project will focus on brushing, [removing of vegetation from trail corridor to keep the [...]
Are you interested in learning more about properly monitoring, maintaining and constructing trails? Are you a steward of the Arizona Trail or are you interested in helping out with trail projects? Do you like to get your hands dirty while learning valuable skills at the same time? If you answered “yes” to any of these [...]
Please join the ATA on December 14-15 on Passage 20 in the Four Peaks Region near Roosevelt Lake for a trail work event. Astonishing views of Roosevelt Lake and Apache Lake are included in the 360o view from this section of the trail. This 2-day project will focus on brushing [removing vegetation from trail corridor [...]
Please join the ATA January 2-5 on Passages 19 in the Superstition Mountains near Roosevelt Lake for a trail work event. This project is rated moderate. This 4 day project will focus on brushing, treadwork and drainage work. This is a backcountry event This 4 day project will focus on brushing [removing vegetation from trail corridor - [...]
Please join the ATA on January 11 at 8am on Passage 11C, in the Santa Catalinas near Tucson for a trail work event. The Catalinas will be cool this time of year and we will be working on the northeast side of the mountain. Our project area is 2.5 miles from the trailhead, so we [...]
Please join the ATA on January 18 at 8am on Passage 4, in the Santa Rita Foothills near Patagonia for a trail work event. The Temporal Gulch Connector trail needs some sprucing up. Our project area starts right from the trailhead, and we anticipate hiking between 0.5 and 2 miles for the day with our [...]
The Oracle Rumble takes place near the beautiful, historic town of Oracle, Arizona, located just north of Tucson on the north side of the mighty Santa Catalina Mountains. The event is mostly single-track through Oracle State Park (OSP) and follows magnificent and remote sections of the Arizona Trail (AZT). The course is constantly rolling, making [...]
Please join the ATA on January 25 at 8am on Passage 5, in the Santa Rita Foothills near Sonoita for a trail work event. The grasslands never disappoint and the remnants of the water system from the old mine is still visible. Our project area starts right from the trailhead, and we anticipate hiking between [...]
Please join the ATA on February 1-2 on Passages 2/3, in the Borderlands Regionnear Sonoita for a trail work event. The Canelo Hills are always amazing explore. This 2-day project will focus on brushing [removing vegetation from trail corridor - this vegetation can be thorny or woody, so clearing it is important to keeping the [...]
Please join the ATA on February 1-2 on Passages 2/3, in the Borderlands Regionnear Sonoita for a trail work event. The Canelo Hills are always amazing explore. This 2-day project will focus on brushing [removing vegetation from trail corridor - this vegetation can be thorny or woody, so clearing it is important to keeping the [...]
Please join the ATA on February 15 at 8:30am on Passage 1, in the Borderlands Region near Sierra Vista for a trail work event. If you haven’t touched the monument on the southern end of the Arizona Trail, now is your chance! Our project area starts right from the trailhead and we anticipate hiking between [...]
Please join the Az Trail Association on March 8 on Passage 14 in the Copper Corridor near Oracle for a trail work event. This project is rated easy. Our project will focus on brushing, treadwork and drainage work. For more information or to register for the event, visit our volunteer portal here.
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 [...]
Please join the ATA April 4-7 on Passage 23, in the Mazatzal Wilderness Region near Pine for a trail work event. This project is rated strenuous. This 4-day project will focus on brushing and drainage work. This is a backcountry event - see the full event description for more details. For more information or to [...]
AZT Stewards and prospective Stewards are invited to attend our Spring Trail Stewards Conference in Superior, AZ. Visit our Registration Page for full details and to secure your spot.
Join the Arizona Wildlife Federation and the Arizona Trail Association for a special All Afield Hike in celebration of Arizona Public Lands Day! We'll be exploring the stunning Gabe Zimmerman Trail Loop, a 2.1-mile trek that's perfect for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. This popular trail is renowned for birding and hiking and will take us [...]
Please join the ATA on April 5 on Passage 7, in the Las Colinas Region near Tucson for a trail work event. This project is rated easy. Our project will focus on brushing. For more information or to register for the event, visit our volunteer portal here.
Grit & Granite: Operation Twin Canyons Join the AZT VETS (Veteran Engagement & Trail Stewardship) Program, with support from Coronado National Forest and Pima County Parks & Recreation, as we improve the trail corridor on Passages 6B & 7A of the Arizona National Scenic Trail! Event Schedule: Thursday, April 10: Meet off Highway AZ-83, near [...]
Please join the ATA on April 12 on Passage 10, in the Santa Catalina Region near Tucson for a trail work event. This project is rated moderate. Our project will focus on rock work. For more information or to register for the event, visit our volunteer portal here.
Lowlands of Flag Trail Work Join us to do some trail maintenance on Passage 32 between Walnut Canyon & Elden. Here are the details: We’ll hike in ~2.5 miles with tools & take care of some brushing, tread work, & drains. This section of trail winds through junipers, pine trees, & features some fun little [...]
Join us to help support Vail Scramble Race Participants! Sign Up by visiting: 2025 Vail Scramble Race Day Support
This trail marathon, half-marathon and 10K traverses the valley between the Santa Rita and the Rincon Mountains. It offers spectacular, sweeping views and while the marathon has plenty of challenging ups and downs along the foothills of the Santa Rita Mountains, the half-marathon and 10K courses offer mostly a gentle, winding descent through ocotillo, prickly [...]
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