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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 – 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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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