Volunteer: Recreation / Trail Work
Oracle Ridge Trail Day
Join Summit Hut, Tucson Backpackers and the ATA for a day of trail work on the Arizona National Scenic Trail. We'll be working at the top of Mt. Lemmon on the Oracle Ridge Passage 12 clearing brush, repairing tread and restoring drainage. All tools, training and lunches will be provided - all you need to
CASA Adopt-a-Crag 13: Windy Point, Mt. Lemmon
Windy PointWelcome to CASA's Adopt a Crag 13: Windy Point When: Sunday, November 5 - 9:00am - 2:00pm Where: Windy Point Parking lot Why: Windy Point is the epicenter of climbing on Mt Lemmon. Heavily used by climbers, tourists and others, it benefits from regular cleaning and erosion stabilization. Through our adoption of this area, CASA
Oracle Work Event
Come and join the camaraderie of working on the trail with fellow volunteers from the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club. Generally, the work is light, and involves clipping, brushing, raking, pruning, building cairns and developing/clearing erosion control devices. Bring along gloves, hat, water, and pruners. Other tools, if needed, will be provided. The work session usually lasts
50-Year Work Day
February trail work event will be held on the 50yr Trail. We will be working on brushing and drainage issues. Tools will be provided, please bring your own water, and eye protection. Sponsored by REI. Meeting at 9am at the Golder Ranch Rd parking lot.
Cochise Stronghold Adopt a Crag
CASA is holding an Adopt a Crag "Light" on the Sheepshead access route at Cochise Stronghold, Saturday Feb 17th. Sign up here! http://bit.ly/CASAAdoptaCrag15 The Access Fund's traveling Conservation Team will be joining for the day. We will be precisely targeting a few areas of the trail to do some much needed erosion control, restoration, and
March Trail Day 50yr Sponsored by REI
50 Year Golder Ranch trailhead 4722-4736 E Golder Ranch Rd, Tucson, Arizona 85739 4722 -4736 E. Golder Ranch Road, Tucson, AZ, United StatesMarch trail work event will be held on the fantastic 50 Year Trail. We'll be taking care of some serious erosion and drainage issues at the toward the bottom of Middle Gate/Deer Camp. Any brushing that we didn't get to last month will be addressed as well. Never done trail work before? Don't worry we
Micro Trail-work Days – Sometimes small is good.
Santa Catalina Mtns (Mt. Lemmon)Interested in doing trail work? Micro Trail-work Days are a little different... Small, efficient crews, moving fast and light to target specific sites - Like trail ninjas! (With no assassinations, though.) Saturday, March 10th Sunday, March 18th Saturday, March 24th Times and trails are flexible and will be determined by volunteers who sign up. To
3/11/17 Hohokam Trail Build Day
We're finished with the first 6.5-mile loop at McKenzie Ranch, and now we're working on the first 3.4 miles of the Hohokam Trail to connect McKenzie to the Arizona Trail! The Sweco and mini-excavator have made their passes and we need volunteers for finish work to get the trial buffed and ready to go. Meet
3/17/18 Hohokam Trail Build Day
PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT: https://doodle.com/poll/nrhgg64ksq8nh3fm We're finished with the first 6.5-mile loop at McKenzie Ranch, and now we're working on the first 3.4 miles of the Hohokam Trail to connect McKenzie to the Arizona Trail! The Sweco and mini-excavator have made their passes and we need volunteers for finish work to get the
Micro Trail-work Days – Sometimes small is good.
Santa Catalina Mtns (Mt. Lemmon)Interested in doing trail work? Micro Trail-work Days are a little different... Small, efficient crews, moving fast and light to target specific sites - Like trail ninjas! (With no assassinations, though.) Saturday, March 10th Sunday, March 18th Saturday, March 24th Times and trails are flexible and will be determined by volunteers who sign up. To
AZT Passage 13 – Oracle
Oracle State Park AZ, United StatesJoin the Arizona Trail Association and REI in this project to build new trail alignment in Oracle State Park. Volunteers will hike approximately 1/2 a mile with tools to work on a reroute project to bypass a section of trail that has been badly eroded. Work includes brushing, digging in new tread, moving rocks and
Micro Trail-work Days – Sometimes small is good.
Santa Catalina Mtns (Mt. Lemmon)Interested in doing trail work? Micro Trail-work Days are a little different... Small, efficient crews, moving fast and light to target specific sites - Like trail ninjas! (With no assassinations, though.) Saturday, March 10th Sunday, March 18th Saturday, March 24th Times and trails are flexible and will be determined by volunteers who sign up. To
3/25/17 Hohokam Trail Build Day
PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT: https://doodle.com/poll/ck9982fmhsq7pp34 We're finished with the first 6.5-mile loop at McKenzie Ranch, and now we're working on the first 3.4 miles of the Hohokam Trail to connect McKenzie to the Arizona Trail! The Sweco and mini-excavator have made their passes and we need volunteers for finish work to get the
Chiricahua Mountains – Mormon Ridge/Mormon Canyon – Trail Restoration
This trail maintenance project will focus on the Mormon Canyon and Mormon Ridge trails in the Chiricahua Mountains. As of last summer the trails had intermittent deadfall and tread issues near the drainage bottom. The Ridge trail mostly needs brushing and crosscut work, with some solid stretches that don't need much work between the problem
Trail Building in the Santa Rita Mountains with REI
ATA will provide: Lunch to carry and eat on trail. Water and drinks for after the event, tools, gloves, hard hats, we have some eye protection but sunglasses work well if you have a pair. What to bring: Water, snacks, sturdy shoes, long pants/sleeves, hat, eye and sun protection, gloves if you have them, and
Saturday 5/12/18 McKenzie Ranch Build Day w/ REI Tucson
McKenzie Ranch Trailhead 18670-18782 South Red Hill Ranch Road, Vail, AZBuild Trail, Win Prizes with SDMB and REI Tucson! The South Loop at McKenzie Ranch is shaping up to be yet another awesome trail, but we need LOTS of volunteers to get it finished before summer. Join us from 8AM - 12PM on Saturday, May 12 for a morning of trail building at Pima County's
Oracle Ridge Trail Event
9121 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749-8819 9121 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesThe Arizona Trail on Oracle Ridge is among one of the most used passages of the whole 800 mile trail, but it's also among the most challenging to keep in good shape. A history of wildfires combined with a very old trail have created conditions that require lots of constant work to maintain. The payoff,
Adopt a Crag & Trail Day at Marshall Gulch
Spend a day in the cool pines near the summit of Mt. Lemmon improving two of the prettiest trails around! Join us on Marshall Gulch and Aspen Trails. Sign Up --> http://bit.ly/CASAAdoptaCrag18 When: Saturday, June 9 - 9:30am - 2:30pm Where: Marshall Gulch parking area (Parking is limited - so please consider carpooling, and be
Latino Outdoors Tucson-Meadow Trail Loop Hike
Mt. Lemmon TrailheadJoin Latino Outdoors Tucson on a Sunday hike. Enjoy a relaxing morning and get to know what Latino Outdoors is all about and the fun future events we have planned! Two carpool opportunities have been set up, both car pools include entrance to Coronado National Forest. First carpool will be leaving from the University of
Aspen Draw Trail Day
Ski Valley 10300 E Ski Run Rd, Mt. Lemmon, AZ, United StatesJune's trail day will be up in the cool pines of the Aspen Draw trail. This trail day is sponsored by Sonoran Cycles Tucson. Up for grabs a $50 gift card! We will be working on normal brushing and tread work. TORCA will provide the tools and after work snacks. Please bring Please have: Water
Trail Build Tuesday at McKenzie Ranch
McKenzie Ranch Trailhead 18670-18782 South Red Hill Ranch Road, Vail, AZHelp SDMB and Pima County build Southern Arizona's first XC Mountain Bike Race Venue at McKenzie Ranch! Come out for Trail Build Tuesday, an evening of trail building on Tucson's east side near the Gabe Zimmerman TH. No experience is needed; we provide tools, instruction, and post-work frosty beverages. Tools are cached, so we can
Trail Build Thursday @ McKenzie Ranch
McKenzie Ranch Trailhead 18670-18782 South Red Hill Ranch Road, Vail, AZThe monsoons are here, which means that evening temps are cooling down and it will be perfect for trail building! Come help SDMB and Pima County finish Tucson's first-ever XC race venue.. Tools are cached, so we can drive in to the work site or ride in. Bring your lights if you want to get
Green Mountain Trail Day
General Hitchcock Campground E General Hitchcock Campground Rd, Mt. Lemmon, AZ, United StatesWe will be working on brushing and tread work. Most likely have a crew through-hike to brush back the vegetation and a separate crew hike and out and back. This trail day is sponsored by Tucson Endurance Performance Center. Up for grabs is a $50 gift card! This will be a heavy hiking day so
CDO (Canada Del Oro) Trail Day
Mt. Lemmon TrailheadWith over 250 trees removed by the TORCA Sawyers. We are able to finally start focusing on brushing back the encroaching briars. We'll hike down past the Sutherland split and continue previous brushing work. Plan on about a 5 mile out and back hike in addition to a couple hours of trail work. Please have:
Novio Springs / Butterfly Trail Rehab
Santa Catalina Mtns (Mt. Lemmon)We are committed to rehabilitating the Butterfly Trail (part of the AZT wilderness bypass) near Tucson, and we need your help to do it! With support from our friends at Summit Hut and Mountain Hardwear, we are organizing a series of volunteer trail work projects to get some work done on a long-neglected segment of
Youth Trail Build Day at McKenzie Ranch
McKenzie Ranch Trailhead 18670-18782 South Red Hill Ranch Road, Vail, AZTo register for this event, go to: https://doodle.com/poll/3hhd73749q85aa3t Join SDMB and Ben's Bikes for a Youth Build Day on Saturday, September 15! We will be finishing the last 4/10-mile stretch of trail at McKenzie Ranch which will allow the South Loop to work as a standalone trail, great for kids' races. Meet at the McKenzie
September Trail Day Round 2 – Bug Spring
Santa Catalina Mtns (Mt. Lemmon)Missed the first round or really want to show Bugs some extra love? We're hitting it again! As usual monsoon and it's popularity has taken it's toll, so we'll be working to rehabilitate and mitigate those impacts. We'll be meeting at the LOWER Bug Spring TH at 730am. TORCA will bring the fun and tools,
Trail Maintenance for Mt Lemmon Gravel Grinder p/b REI
Triangle Y Ranch Camp 34434 S. Y Camp Rd, Oracle, Arizona 85623, Oracle, AZ, United StatesNo experience is needed to help with trail maintenance. Triangle Y Camp and SDMB will provide all of the tools and training. All you need to bring is work gloves, water/snacks, appropriate sun protection, and long pants/closed toe shoes. Participants should be comfortable performing mild physical labor in an outdoor environment. REI Tucson will have
October Trail Day – Prison Camp with REI
Santa Catalina Mtns (Mt. Lemmon)Going to be prepping Prison Camp for the 2018 Pachanga. PC will ultimately see more volume of riders demoing awesome new bikes, so lets get all hands on deck to make it minty fresh! The rad people at REI will be sponsoring. Everyone who attends will walk away with a little something, plus we'll have
October Trail Day Round Two – Prison Camp with REI
Santa Catalina Mtns (Mt. Lemmon)Prison Camp prep continues for the 2018 Pachanga. PC will ultimately see more volume of riders demoing awesome new bikes, so lets get all hands on deck to make it minty fresh! The stupendous people at REI will be sponsoring. Everyone who attends will walk away with a little something, plus we'll have a big
Butterfly Trail Transformation Project 2
Mt. Lemmon HighwayIn conjunction with the USFS, Summit Hut, and thanks to a grant from Mountain Hardware, we will be working to rehab the south end of the Butterfly Trail, part of the AZT Pusch Ridge Wilderness Bypass Route. We will plan to hike in from Palisades toward Westfall Knobb, about 1.5 miles with 800’ of elevation
Pusch Ridge Wilderness Volunteer Vacation
Arizona Trail Passage 11The Arizona Trail Association has received a grant from the National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance to work on the Arizona Trail as it travels through the Pusch Ridge Wilderness in the Santa Catalina Ranger District of the Coronado National Forest. This is an area of unexpected isolation and beauty - only a short hike from the
Weed-Free Trails Program, Saguaro National Park
Saguaro National Park East 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United StatesThe Weeds-Free Trail Program at Saguaro National Park was organized in February of 2008. The goal of this program is to monitor the trails, mapping and removing exotic plants and fulfilling the goal of “Early Detection, Rapid Response”. In 2013, twelve volunteers monitored 1,150 miles of trails and removed 11 acres of invasive vegetation, contributing
Butterfly Trail Transformation Project #3
Mt. Lemmon HighwayIn conjunction with the USFS, Summit Hut, and thanks to a grant from Mountain Hardware, we will be working to rehab the south end of the Butterfly Trail, part of the AZT Pusch Ridge Wilderness Bypass Route. We will plan to hike in from the Butterfly Trailhead toward Novio Spring, about 2.5 miles with 1800’
Trail Work in Santa Catalinas/Pusch Ridge Wilderness
Santa Catalina Mtns (Mt. Lemmon)We will be working to rehab AZT Passage 11 in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness. Work involved includes brushing, light tread work and occasional rock work. Be prepared to hike between 5-10 miles with at least 500' elevation gain and loss, carrying tools and working as we go. This event is being supported by the larger
Trail Maintenance at Saguaro National Park
The Rincon Mountains and Saguaro National Park are the southern jewels in the AZT crown - nowhere will you find a more spectacular piece of Sonoran desert. Amid the towering saguaros and white granite outcroppings are canyons where water still flows much of the year and hillsides that come alive with wildflowers. The Quilter Trail
December Trail Day – Molino
Santa Catalina Mtns (Mt. Lemmon)December trail work we will be working on the Molino section of the AZT. Meeting at Suzenu at 9am to shuttle into a closer access point for thru hiking and work. TORCA will provide the tools and after work refreshments. Please bring water for 5hrs, work gloves, eye protection, and heavy work boots.
AZT – Passage 5 Trail Maintenance
Arizona Trail Passsage 5Please join the Arizona Trail Association for a trail work event on Passage 5 in the scenic Santa Rita Mountains. We'll be meeting just off of Box Canyon Road and the Arizona Trail and hiking approximately half a mile to our work area. The plan is to repair some eroded trail and cut in new
AZ Trail – Saguaro National Park
Saguaro National Park East 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United StatesThis project will focus on starting to clear brush and light tread repair on the Quilter Trail near the junction with Camino Loma Alta trail. Be prepared for hiking between 2 and 5 miles in addition to trail work. We will meet at the Rincon Vista Visitor Center and carpool to the work location in
Arizona Trail – Saguaro National Park
Saguaro National Park East 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United StatesThis project will focus on starting to clear brush and light tread repair on the Quilter Trail near the junction with Camino Loma Alta trail. Be prepared for hiking between 2 and 5 miles in addition to trail work. We will be meeting at the Rincon Vista Visitor Center and carpooling to the work location
Arizona Trail – Saguaro National Park
Saguaro National Park East 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United StatesThis project will focus on starting to clear brush and light tread repair on the Quilter Trail near the junction with Camino Loma Alta trail. Be prepared for hiking between 2 and 5 miles in addition to trail work. We will be meeting at the Rincon Vista Visitor Center and carpooling to the work location
Adopt-A-Roadway Clean-Up
Saguaro National Park West 2700 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ, United StatesThrough the Pima County Adopt-A-Roadway Program, Friends of Saguaro National Park has adopted North Sandario Road from West Rudasill Road to Golden Gate Road. This section of road runs through the Tucson Mountain District (TMD) of Saguaro National Park on the west side of Tucson. If you are interested in volunteering to help with the clean-up please
Volunteer Vacation on the Arizona Trail
Arizona Trail Passage 2 Canelo Hills near Sonoita, AZ, AZThe Arizona National Scenic trail travels 800 miles across the state of Arizona between the Mexican border and Utah. It highlights the diversity of wild landscapes in Arizona from the iconic Sonoran desert to deep ponderosa forests. This project is taking place on the Coronado National Forest, in the Canelo Hills of southern Arizona. The
Stewardship Training
The Arizona Wilderness Coalition in collaboration with the Friends of the Verde River is excited to announce a special hands-on experience that will introduce you to the concept of wilderness stewardship. Join us for this two-day event in Prescott National Forest's beautiful Sycamore Canyon Wilderness. You will learn about and discuss: • topics surrounding the
4/7/2019 Enchanted Hills Build Day
36th street trailhead W 36th St, Tucson, AZ, United StatesHelp SDMB and Pima County NRPR complete a nearly 7-mile expansion of the trails in Tucson Mountain Park by volunteering at Enchanted Hills. Now that machine building and complete and the AmeriCorps NCCC team is finished, it’s time to start on the hand-built singletrack, which includes the climbing trail to the top of the Tech
4/13/19 Enchanted Hills Build Day
36th street trailhead W 36th St, Tucson, AZ, United StatesHelp SDMB and Pima County NRPR complete a nearly 7-mile expansion of the trails in Tucson Mountain Park by volunteering at Enchanted Hills. Now that machine building and complete and the AmeriCorps NCCC team is finished, it’s time to start on the hand-built singletrack, which includes the climbing trail to the top of the Tech
CDO Take 2 April 2019
CDO work season is upon us and after two amazing grants we finally have some vehicles of our own to access CDO. We will be working in from the bottom clearing downed trees and flagging some trail improvements. These will be overnighter trips and space will be extremely limited. We will be driving into the
Oracle Ridge on the Arizona Trail
Arizona Trail Passage 12The Arizona Trail on Oracle Ridge is among one of the most used passages of the whole 800 mile trail, but it's also among the most challenging to keep in good shape. A history of wildfires combined with a very old trail have created conditions that require lots of constant work to maintain. The payoff,
San Francisco River Clean Up
Riverside Park, Clifton, AZCome help clean our waterways! Everyone is welcome! We will meet under the Ramada at Riverside Park in Clifton, AZ at 8AM for check-in and a safety briefing. All volunteers will receive a FREE lunch and 10% off at Chase Creek Marketplace on the day of the event. Bring your own re-usable water bottle and
National Public Lands Day on the Arizona Trail
Arizona Trail Passsage 5Spanning the length of Arizona from Mexico to Utah, the 800+ miles of the Arizona National Scenic Trail features the biological diversity equivalent of hiking from Mexico to Canada! Such diversity and such beauty requires a lot of maintenance. Spend a day with the Arizona Trail Association (ATA) working to improve, maintain, and care for
Wilderness Bypass Work Weekend on Butterfly Trail
Arizona Trail Passage 11What better way to spend Labor Day weekend than in the forest at the top of the Santa Catalina mountains? This piece of trail received lots of special attention in 2017 so we want to be sure it stays in great shape moving forward. We'll hike in and establish a camp at Novio Spring on
Women’s Trail Work Day
Mt. Lemmon HighwayCome out an join REI and the Arizona Trail for an all-women's trail work event on the gorgeous Butterfly trail on the north slope of Mt. Lemmon. This is a great opportunity for those who identify as female to get out and give back on the trail, and demonstrate the power that we bring when
Las Cienegas Trail Maintenance Day
Arizona Trail Passage 7Help the Arizona Trail Association in its ongoing quest to maintain the Arizona National Scenic Trail. This event is sponsored by our Trail Steward, Jim Hugo. We'll meet at 7am at the Sahuarita Road trailhead and work on brushing and maintaining the drains on the trail. Plan on hiking between 1 and 2 miles carrying
Las Cienegas Trail Maintenance Day
Arizona Trail Passage 7Help the Arizona Trail Association in its ongoing quest to maintain the Arizona National Scenic Trail. This event is sponsored by our Trail Steward, Jim Hugo. We'll meet at 7am at the Sahuarita Road trailhead and work on brushing and maintaining the drains on the trail. Plan on hiking between 1 and 2 miles carrying
Redington Pass 2019 Winter Cleanup
Redington PassYou will be a part of keeping the area beautiful and sustaining the traditions we have all come to love! Sign in will be quick; Chose a cleanup area and go. Return when you are done to the AZ Game and Fish trailer to drop off your trash so you can enjoy the rest of
Saguaro Census Survey: 3-mile Hike December 7th @ Saguaro East
Saguaro National Park East 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United StatesJoin Sky Island Alliance in helping Saguaro National Park with their 2020 saguaro census! This will be a longer hike in Saguaro East About the Event: Saguaro National Park conducts a saguaro census every 10 years using citizen science. This effort is to help determine the health and vitality of the saguaro population. Sky Island
Saguaro Census Survey: 1-mile Hike December 10th @ Saguaro East
Saguaro National Park East 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ, United StatesJoin Sky Island Alliance in helping Saguaro National Park with their 2020 saguaro census! This will be a shorter hike in Saguaro East About the Event: Saguaro National Park conducts a saguaro census every 10 years using citizen science. This effort is to help determine the health and vitality of the saguaro population. Sky Island
Spring 2020 Volunteer Days at Sanctuary Cove
Thanks to a generous grant from Tucson Electric Power, we will be holding two dates for Trail Maintenance Volunteers to get involved and HELP Sanctuary Cove thrive! Work will involve erosion mitigation, vegetation trimming, closures and reroutes designed by Trails Inspire. Crew leads will guide groups and supervise work areas. Our goal is safe trail
Spring 2020 Volunteer Days at Sanctuary Cove!
Thanks to a generous grant from Tucson Electric Power, we will be holding two dates for Trail Maintenance Volunteers to get involved and HELP Sanctuary Cove thrive! Work will involve erosion mitigation, vegetation trimming, closures and reroutes designed by Trails Inspire. Crew leads will guide groups and supervise work areas. Our goal is safe trail
Women’s trail work on the Arizona Trail
Arizona Trail Passage 8Come out and join the Arizona Trail Association and REI for a women's only trail work event on Passage 8 near the boundary with Saguaro National Park in the beautiful Rincon valley. For more information visit: volunteer.aztrail.org
Huachuca Crest Maintenance Event
Arizona Trail Passage 1Here's a chance to escape to the scenic Sky Islands of southern Arizona for a backcountry weekend work project in the high country of the Huachuca Mountains on passage 1b. This is a land of aspens, firs and pines with sweeping views across the grasslands and into Mexico. Participants will need to provide their own
Canelo Pass Trail Work
Arizona Trail Passage 2 Canelo Hills near Sonoita, AZ, AZJoin us for a wonderful day on the AZT! Athletic Brewing Company has sponsored a work event at Canelo Pass, working to clear brush from the trail and do minor tread repair. No experience is required - this is a great chance to celebrate our public lands by giving back! The Canelo Hills West passage
Miller Peak Wilderness Trail Maintenance
Bear Canyon Trailhead Forest Road 4774, Huachuca MountainsJoin Wild Arizona in the beautiful Huachuca Mountains as we do an assortment of trail maintenance activities on the Bear Canyon Trail on the south side of the range. We will car camp at the trailhead at the end of Forest Road 4774 and day hike to the work area each day. A group dinner
Chiricahua Wilderness – Saulsbury Trail Maintenance
Sycamore Campground, Turkey Creek, Chiricahua Wilderness Turkey Creek Road (Forest Road 41)Join Wild Arizona in the beautiful Chiricahua Wilderness as we improve drainage structures, clear possible deadfall with crosscut saws, and build rock walls on a portion of the Saulsbury Trail, which has recently undergone a major restoration effort with our Youth Conservation Corps Crew. We will car camp at the nearby Sycamore Campground and day
Perimeter Trail Build Day
Saturday, September 11 Perimeter Trail Build Day Let's keep building the Perimeter Trail! Join the American Conservation Experience (ACE) and the USFS Sierra Vista District for a volunteer build day. We'll be meeting at the Lower Miller Canyon TH at 7AM and will work until noon or so (depending on the heat). No trail building
Butterfly Trail Fire Recovery Work
Arizona Trail Passage 11We need some stalwart and tough volunteers to join us for an epic trail work adventure on the AZT's wilderness bypass in the Santa Catalina Mountains. The Butterfly Trail was seriously impacted by the Bighorn Fire of 2020, and this year's heavy monsoon rains have created overgrowth of vegetation and significant tread issues. This is
National Public Lands Day at Kentucky Camp
Arizona Trail Passsage 5Where the Arizona National Scenic Trail passes by the Kentuck Camp Cabin and Headquarters has been the site of humans interacting with nature for more than 10,000 years. The 100-year-old adobe building on the site is only a recent addition to the foothills of Ce:wi Duag (the Santa Rita Mountains), traditional lands of the Tohono
Chiricahua Wilderness – South Fork Trail Maintenance
South Fork Trailhead, Chiricahua WildernessJoin Wild Arizona in the beautiful Chiricahua Wilderness as we maintain the lower 4 miles of the very popular South Fork Trail, an international birding destination for many people each year. Work will include improving several sections of tread, brushing the trail corridor, and improving/rebuilding multiple drainage crossings. We will car camp nearby and day
Mt. Graham (Pinaleno Mountains) National Public Lands Day
September 25-26 Mt. Graham National Public Lands Day Volunteer Event 4 years after the Frye Fire burned much of Mt. Graham, it's time to re-open the trails! Join American Conservation Experience (ACE) and the USFS Safford District for a volunteer weekend in celebration of National Public Lands Day, Saturday and Sunday September 25-26 2021. We'll
Galiuro Mountain Wilderness – High Creek Trail Maintenance
High Creek TrailheadJoin Wild Arizona in the beautiful Galiuro Mountain Wilderness as we maintain the lower section of the High CreekTrail, a connecting trail off the East Divide Trail. Work will include improving tread, brushing the trail corridor, and removing fallen trees from the trail. We will car camp nearby and day hike to the work area
Chiricahua Wilderness – Burro Trail Maintenance
South Fork Trailhead, Chiricahua WildernessJoin Wild Arizona in the beautiful Chiricahua Wilderness as we maintain the lower 2 miles of the Burro Trail, a connecting trail off the South Fork Trail. Work will include improving several sections of tread, brushing the trail corridor, and improving/rebuilding a drainage crossing. We will car camp nearby and day hike to the work
Bush Corral Trail Repair Event
Upper Grean Mountain TrailheadHelp Repair Trail Damage from the Bighorn Fire When: Sunday, Nov 7, 2021 9am-2:30pm Where: Upper Green Mountain Trailhead What: Tread repair on the Brush Corral Trail Why: To help address impacts from the Bighorn Fire, the National Forest Foundation (NFF) launched the Southern Arizona Forest Fund, in part to raise money to repair the
Arizona Trail Maintenance – Sahuarita Road
Arizona Trail Passage 7Join us for basic brushing, tread repair and drainage on this popular and scenic portion of the AZT! The ATA will provide tools, personal protective equipment (PPE) and snacks. Volunteers just need to provide the energy to give back in the beautiful outdoors! We'll meet at the Sahuarita Road Trailhead (junction of Rt 83). Please
Arizona Trail Maintenance in Oracle State Park
Oracle State Park AZ, United StatesOur main trail work involves brushing overgrowth and improving drainage to maintain a sustainable tread for hikers, bikers, and equestrian riders. Due to heavy summer rains, we will be removing vegetation (focusing on catclaw) and improving drainage south of the Hwy 77 parking area at Tiger Mine Road. Please dress defensively (long pants, long sleeves,
Butterfly Trail Fire Recovery
Arizona Trail Passage 11We need some stalwart and tough volunteers to join us for an epic trail work adventure on the AZT's wilderness bypass in the Santa Catalina Mountains. The Butterfly Trail was seriously impacted by the Bighorn Fire of 2020, and this year's heavy monsoon rains have created overgrowth of vegetation and significant tread issues. This is
Redington Road Trail Work Day
Redington PassSponsored by Summit Hut and Erem Footwear! Join the ATA, Coronado National Forest, Summit Hut and Erem Footwear for a day of trail work and fun in the rolling hills of Redington Pass. Our plan for the day is to work on the trail south-bound from the Redington Trailhead clearing brush, repairing tread issues and
Santa Teresa Mountain Wilderness – Cottonwood Trail (#66) Explore & Maintain
Cottonwood Trail, FR 677, Santa Teresa Mountain WildernessJoin Wild Arizona in the beautiful, remote Santa Teresa Mountain Wilderness as we maintain the beautiful Cottonwood Trail (#66). Saturday work will include improving tread, brushing the trail corridor, and removing fallen trees from the trail. We will car camp nearby and day hike to the work area each day. A group dinner will be
Trail Skills Technical Workshop
finger rock trailhead 7180 N Alvernon Way, TucsonUnderstanding and controlling erosion, including how to build and repair drains and stone check dams Finger Rock Trailhead 8:30am - 2:30pm This same event is offered two different days. Please choose which day you'd like to attend. Email Eric Ruljancich (eric@outslopetrailsolutions.com) with any questions about this event.
NFF Advanced Volunteer Event (full day, long hike)
Sabino Canyon Visitor's Center 5900 N Sabino Canyon Rd, TucsonDeadfall and brush removal With support from 3 ACE members Romero Canyon (above Cardiac Gap) (Meet at Sabino Canyon Visitor's Center) February 5 8:00am - 5:00pm NFF Advanced Volunteer Event (Full day, long hike) HOW TO SIGNUP Email Eric Ruljancich (eric@outslopetrailsolutions.com) to signup for this event and for any questions).
Box Camp Trail Volunteer Day
Santa Catalina Mtns (Mt. Lemmon)Help rebuild our trail network after the Bighorn Fire. On Saturday, March 12 join us to rebuild part of the upper section of Box Camp Trail (About 1.2 miles from the trailhead). Please register here: https://bit.ly/36V9h8M
San Francisco River Cleanup
Riverside Park, Clifton, AZJoin us in keeping one of the last remaining perennial rivers in Arizona healthy! We meet up at the Riverside Park in Clifton with a welcome and safety briefing and then we split into groups and head to priority clean up areas. It is recommended that you wear sunscreen, wide brimmed hat, closed toe shoes,
Miller Peak Wilderness – Pomona Mine Trail (#116) Explore; Sign Installation
Miller Peak WildernessJoin Wild Arizona in installing a new wilderness boundary sign and exploring the Pomona Mine Trail (#116) in the Miller Peak Wilderness. This day will primarily involve carrying of the sign in along Brown Canyon Trail #115 and up Pomona Mine trail #116 to the wilderness boundary. Some light brushing of the trail corridor as
Miller Peak Wilderness – Hunter Canyon Trail (#111) Explore & Sign Installation
Miller Peak WildernessJoin Wild Arizona in installing a new wilderness boundary sign and exploring the Hunter Canyon Trail (#111) and Miller Canyon Trail in the Miller Peak Wilderness. We will be brushing the corridor and clearing and maintaining drains along the trail. Additionally, we will be installing a new wilderness boundary sign.
Box Camp Trail on Catalina Mtn – Volunteer Event
Box Camp Trailhead AZ, United StatesWhere: Box Camp Trailhead (please carpool if possible) What: Tread repair on the Box Camp Trail, approximately 1.2 miles from the trailhead Why: To help address impacts from the Bighorn Fire, the National Forest Foundation (NFF) launched the Southern Arizona Forest Fund, in part to raise money to repair the damage to the
Parker Canyon Lake Trail Maintenance Event
Come Join American Conservation Experience and the Forest Service at Parker Canyon Lake for a trail maintenance and skills clinic event. We will be enjoying a day at the lake while improving the existing loop trail that borders the lake.
Perimiter Trail Building Event
Miller Canyon Lower Parking, Hereford, AZ 85615 Miller Canyon Lower Parking, Hereford, AZ 85615, Sierra VistaCome Join American Conservation Experiance and the Forest Service for a trail buidling event at the Perimeter Trail Sierra Vista, AZ. We are continuing a building project to extend the trail and connect to other trail systems. This beautiful trail borders the local community and will be a amzing way to contribute to a trail
Ida Canyon (#110) & Oversite Canyon (#112) Maintenance & Sign Installation
Miller Peak WildernessJoin Wild Arizona in the beautiful mountains of the Miller Peak Wilderness as we maintain trails and install new Wilderness signs along the Ida Canyon and Oversite Canyon trails. Explore the wonders and history of the area while on these trails, which include striking vistas and remnants of historical mines. This weekend event will include
CASA Technical Trails Workshops
Box Camp Trailhead AZ, United StatesInterested in learning more about trail maintenance? CASA is sponsoring 4 free trail skills workshops! Each workshop will have a different focus. You will get hands-on practice, pointers, and tips by our very own Trails Stewardship lead, Eric Ruljancich of Outslope Trail Solutions. Improve your ability to contribute at volunteer events, or to set up
Perimeter Trail Volunteer Event – Carr Canyon & Miller Canyon
Sierra Vista Ranger DistrictOpen to the public. Persons under 18 years of age and dogs are not allowed at the project site. Hiking will be approx. 1.5 miles from trailhead. Scan QR code to sign up or email skyislandtrailstewards@gmail.com.
Parker Canyon Lake Volunteer Day
Parker Canyon Lake , United StatesThis event is open to the public for anyone over 18 years of age. No dogs allowed at the work site. Scan QR code to sign up or email skyislandtrailstewards@gmail.com.
National Trail Day Volunteering on the AZT
Join the ATA in celebrating American Hiking Society's National Trail Day June 4th by helping build a piece of the Arizona Trail on the Temporal Gulch Reroute. We will meet at 8:00am at the Apache Spring Trailhead off of Gardner Canyon Road we will carpool to a second trailhead access to which required high clearance
AZT Pride Trail Cleanup Day
Arizona Trail Passage 12We will meet at 8 am at La Buzz Coffee (9121 E. Tanque Verde Rd) to car pool . You can also just meet us at the Oracle Ridge TH. We will brush section 12 for 2 miles. All tools, safety equipment, and lunch will be supplied for those that register in advance. So let’s
San Francisco River Cleanup
Riverside Park, Clifton, AZJoin us in keeping one of the last remaining perennial rivers in Arizona healthy! We meet up at the Riverside Park in Clifton with a welcome and safety briefing and then we split into groups and head to priority clean up areas. It is recommended that you wear sunscreen, wide brimmed hat, closed toe shoes,
Wild Arizona: Backcountry Trail Maintenance in the Chiricahua Wilderness
South Fork Trailhead, Chiricahua WildernessJoin Wild Arizona and a group of passionate local volunteers to clear sections of the South Fork Trail in the Chiricahua Wilderness, an area world-renowned for its biodiversity and birding opportunities. This is an overnight, backcountry volunteering event. For more information and to register click "find out more" below.
Oak Tree Canyon Trailhead Development
Arizona Trail Passsage 5Oak Tree Canyon Trailhead - one of the closest access points to the Nogales Ranger District, Passage 5 and 6 - will soon be a reality, but we can't do it without your help! The Coronado National Forest will have completed grading, gravel, and compaction prior to our arrival. The first day will be material
Wild Arizona: Trail Work on the Hunter Spring Trail
Miller Peak WildernessJoin Wild Arizona for two consecutive singe-day volunteer events in the Miller Peak Wilderness, located just outside of Sierra Vista, AZ. We will be clearing brush from the Hunter Spring Trail. This is an introductory trail work event and no experience is necessary. For more information and to register click "find out more" below.
Oak Tree Canyon Trailhead Development
Arizona Trail Passsage 5Oak Tree Canyon Trailhead - one of the closest access points to the Nogales Ranger District, Passage 5 and 6 - will soon be a reality, but we can't do it without your help! The Coronado National Forest will have completed grading, gravel, and compaction prior to our arrival. The first day will be material
Oak Tree Canyon Trailhead Development
Arizona Trail Passsage 5Oak Tree Canyon Trailhead - one of the closest access points to the Nogales Ranger District, Passage 5 and 6 - will soon be a reality, but we can't do it without your help! The Coronado National Forest will have completed grading, gravel, and compaction prior to our arrival. The first day will be material
Oak Tree Canyon Trailhead Development
Arizona Trail Passsage 5Oak Tree Canyon Trailhead - one of the closest access points to the Nogales Ranger District, Passage 5 and 6 - will soon be a reality, but we can't do it without your help! The Coronado National Forest will have completed grading, gravel, and compaction prior to our arrival. The first day will be material
Ventana Canyon Trail Repairs
Ventana Canyon TrailheadCome help remove vegetation and improve wash crossings. After the Bighorn Fire and two very wet monsoons, the Ventana Canyon Trail is overgrown, hard to follow, and needs our help. No special skills required, but the area of work involves a two-mile hike in. Please use the link below to learn more and sign up
Wild Arizona: Volunteer Trail Work on the Hunter Canyon Trail
Miller Peak WildernessJoin Wild AZ for two consecutive days of moderate trail work on the Hunter Canyon Trail in the Miller Peak Wilderness, near Sierra Vista, AZ. No experience necessary! For more information and to register click "find out more" below.
Trail Monitoring and Sign Installation in the Galiuros
As part of our Wilderness Stewardship (Wild Stew) program, we will be hiking sections of trail in the Galiuro Wilderness to identify and map user developed trails (social trails) and install several Wilderness Boundary signs. We will be hiking up to 4 miles per day to access the work areas. Meet us Friday afternoon/evening at
Wild Arizona: Sign Install Saturdays (1/5)
Bear Canyon Trailhead Forest Road 4774, Huachuca MountainsJoin Wild Arizona for the first of our Sign Install Saturdays! From January through May 2023, we will install Wilderness Boundary Signs on the first Saturday of each month in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness. The Pusch Ridge Wilderness is in the Santa Catalina Mountains, located just outside of Tucson, AZ.
Wild Arizona: Sign Install Saturdays (2/5)
Gordon Hirabayashi Campground azJoin Wild Arizona for the second of our Sign Install Saturdays! From January through May 2023, we will install Wilderness Boundary Signs on the first Saturday of each month in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness. The Pusch Ridge Wilderness is in the Santa Catalina Mountains, located just outside of Tucson, AZ.
Esperero Canyon Trail Volunteer Event (Feb 11)
Sabino Canyon Overflow Lot 5990 N Sabino Canyon Rd, TucsonSign up for this volunteer trail day at the registration link! What we'll do: Brushing and minor tread repair on the Esperero Canyon Trail. Work will start about 1 mile from the trailhead, up toward Cardiac Gap and possibly beyond. It will be "challenge by choice" on how far you would like to hike in
Wild Arizona: Sign Install Saturdays (3/5)
Palisades #99 Trailhead E Organization Ridge Road, Mt. Lemmon, AZJoin Wild Arizona for the third of our Sign Install Saturdays! From January through May 2023, we will install Wilderness Boundary Signs on the first Saturday of each month in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness. The Pusch Ridge Wilderness is in the Santa Catalina Mountains, located just outside of Tucson, AZ.
Finger Rock Trail Volunteer Day
finger rock trailhead 7180 N Alvernon Way, TucsonWhat: Rock work and brushing on the Finger Rock Trail. Most work will be concentrated on a section of trail about a mile in. Brushing will take place from the 1-mile mark to approximately the 2-mile mark. You can choose to do rock work or brushing. Why: To help address impacts from the Bighorn Fire
Wild Arizona: Sign Install Saturdays (4/5)
Marshall Gulch Marshall Gulch Picnic Area, Mt Lemmon, AZ 85619, Tucson, AZ, United StatesJoin Wild Arizona for the fourth in our Sign Install Saturdays series! From January through May 2023, we will install Wilderness Boundary Signs on the first Saturday of each month in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness. The Pusch Ridge Wilderness is in the Santa Catalina Mountains, located just outside of Tucson, AZ.
Wild Arizona: Sign Install Saturdays (4/5)
Marshall Gulch Marshall Gulch Picnic Area, Mt Lemmon, AZ 85619, Tucson, AZ, United StatesJoin Wild Arizona for the fourth in our Sign Install Saturdays series! From January through May 2023, we will install Wilderness Boundary Signs on the first Saturday of each month in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness. The Pusch Ridge Wilderness is in the Santa Catalina Mountains, located just outside of Tucson, AZ.
Wild Arizona: Sign Install Saturdays (5/5)
Sutherland Trailhead Romero Trailhead Road, Oro ValleyJoin Wild Arizona for our final Sign Install Saturday! From January through May 2023, we will install Wilderness Boundary Signs on the first Saturday of each month in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness. The Pusch Ridge Wilderness is in the Santa Catalina Mountains, located just outside of Tucson, AZ.
Mt. Graham Trail Work & Recreate
Upper Arcadia Group Campground AZ, United StatesPlease join Sonoran Desert Mountain Bike and Wild Arizona August 11-13, 2023 at Upper Arcadia Group Campground (6700ft) for a weekend of Trail Work, Bike Riding, Hiking and Camping. Our focus will be working on Turkey Flat or Shake Trails brushing, opening up corners and re-benching tread. If you like rock work there will be
Box Camp Trail Volunteer Event with Tucson Trail Runners
Box Camp Trailhead AZ, United StatesWhat: Help get Box Camp Trail into shape for fall. Brushing and very minor tread repair, approximately 2.5–4.5 miles from the trailhead. If you like hiking and cutting out vegetation, this will be a fun one for you. No large rocks or significant amount of dirt will be moved. There will be a good elevation
Wilderness Volunteers Buffelgrass Removal
Join Wilderness Volunteers for a week-long service project that will focus on removing invasive buffelgrass and fountain grass in Saguaro National Park. Using digging tools such as picks, rock hammers, and rock bars, we'll combat these noxious weeds that fill in the open spaces in the Sonoran Desert, crowding out native plants and competing for