national forests
Sky Island Trail Stewards Training
The Coronado National Forest, Wild Arizona and CASA (Climbing Association of Southern AZ) would like you to attend the Sky Island Trail Stewards training course. Learn advanced trail maintenance skills under the guidance of skilled instructors. Use these skills to help improve your local trails and public lands. Join us, April 17-18, 2021 at the
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 – 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
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
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.
Catalina State Park Buffelgrass Dig
Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ, United StatesWe are having nice winter weather and the washes are flowing in Catalina State Park- beautiful! Time to get out and work while it is cool and dig out some buffelgrass. And back for our spring digs, the popular baby saguaro raffle! Attend and receive a chance to win a one-gallon saguaro from the Pima
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
Catalina State Park Buffelgrass Dig
Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ, United StatesEnjoy outstanding views of Pusch Ridge while working to save mature saguaros from the dangers of flammable buffelgrass. Meet: Equestrian Center parking lot. Remember to park in the area reserved for cars next to the corrals. Meet the group at the picnic tables. Site: Rocky slope off of the 50 Year Trail Tools Provided: pick-mattocks,
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
Catalina State Park Buffelgrass Dig
Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ, United StatesMeeting Location: TBA depending upon the weather. Those that sign up will receive information about the meeting location in the Park several days prior, by email. Expect to hike at least 30 minutes to the dig site. Tools Provided: pick-mattocks, digging bars, hand picks, work gloves Bring: 2 Liters of water, snack, your own gloves
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
Catalina State Park Buffel Slayers
Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ, United StatesHelp us remove invasive and flammable buffelgrass from beautiful Catalina State Park. We have monthly group events, November through April, 8 am to 12 pm. Buffelgrass can weaken and kill saguaros and palo verdes and crowd out wildflowers. Do not let the Sonoran Desert become an African savannah! Meet: Catalina State Park, Equestrian Center Bring:
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.
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.
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
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
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
Catalina State Park Buffel Slayers
Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ, United StatesGet outdoors now that the weather is cooling and help us remove invasive and flammable Buffelgrass in Catalina State Park. Enjoy magnificent views of Pusch Ridge and amazing stands of saguaros. Meet at the Equestrian Center and hike 30 minutes to site. Expect to dig off-trail on rocky slopes. For more information and to sign
Catalina State Park Buffelgrass Dig
Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ, United StatesIt is time for our second dig of the Fall and it will take place right in between Thanksgiving and Christmas! It is a hectic time, for sure, but also a perfect time to be out in the desert. Views of Pusch Ridge will be amazing! The saguaros are calling, and the buffelgrass is still