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The Arizona Trail - Covid-19 Concerns

One of these days, the subject line of every email you receive will be something other than COVID-19, but for now…here are some updates on how the pandemic i...

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COVID-19 and the Arizona Trail

Before you begin reading this – another email alert about the COVID-19 crisis – take a deep breath. In through your nose and out through your mouth. Go ahea...

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Arizona Trail Annual Report

The Arizona Trail Association is proud to share with you our 2019 Annual Report The Report includes highlights of our most successful projects from last yea...

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Watch the New AZT Documentary Film

“Through the Great Southwest” is a documentary film about the Arizona Trail that sold out its premieres in Flagstaff and Phoenix last month. Now it's availab...

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Arizona Trail Annual Report

The Arizona Trail Association is proud to share our 2019 Annual Report with you. The Annual Report includes highlights of our most successful projects from l...

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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE ARIZONA TRAIL

As we celebrate the holidays, all of us at the Arizona Trail Association would like to thank you for your support. This time of year provides an opportunity ...

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Be Ready for Winter: Winter Running

Winter Running – More Ice than Snow As a starting point, I wish I could provide a better perspective on winter running, but the state of Georgia tends to see...

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Happy Veterans Day From The Arizona Trail.

Today we would like to honor America’s veterans for their service and personal sacrifice. We’d also like to encourage all veterans to use the Arizona Trail ...

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Grinius Grand Slam

4 historic 100 mile races, 3 months, 1 athlete. Team Altra Elite, Gediminas Grinius, takes on the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning and leaves his mark the US trail...

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Register for AZT in a Day and Help Make History on October 12

Will you be participating in AZT in a Day on Saturday, October 12? Don’t miss this historic opportunity to be part of a community of hikers, runners, mountai...

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Superstition Mountains Passage Opens After Three-Month Closure

On Friday, September 6 the Tonto National Forest lifted the Woodbury Fire closure order that has been in place since the fire consumed 123,000 acres of Natio...

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Detour Around Museum Fire Closure

On Sunday, July 21 the Museum Fire erupted on the Coconino National Forest just north of the City of Flagstaff. The human-caused blaze quickly grew from 5 to...

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Beware of Smoke Near Mormon Lake

On July 11, a lightning strike caused the Newman Fire to start on the Coconino National Forest between Flagstaff and Mormon Lake. As of July 17 it has grown ...

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Celebrate Summer Solstice

Today is the Summer Solstice -- one of the most significant dates of the year in the Southwest, and perhaps the entire Northern Hemisphere. Summer Solstice i...

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Maverick Fire in Mazatzal Mountains

Maverick Fire in Mazatzal Mountains On May 17, the Maverick Fire was spotted in the Mazatzal Wilderness near Hells Hole southwest of Payson. The fire is cree...

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ARIZONA TRAIL e-News

Huachuca Mountains Trail Maintenance Weekend - June 7-9 Escape into a scenic Sky Island of Southern Arizona for a backcountry weekend work project in the hig...

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Legend Sets New FKT on the Arizona Trail

On Sunday, April 14 Jeff "Legend" Garmire finished the entire length of the Arizona National Scenic Trail only 15 days, 13 hours and 10 minutes after...

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The Future of the Arizona Trail

In celebration of our 25th anniversary, and looking ahead to the next 25 years of protecting and maintaining the Arizona Trail, we recognize that engaging yo...

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RIM RUNNERS BLOG

Welcome to the Rim Runners Area Blog. We are excited to share our knowledge and expertise about the area and the trails that you will encounter. We will also share important information about projects, policies and other information that are important to the area. Please check back often as we will be updating this part of the site with new information all the time.