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Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend: Operation Singletrack Sortie I
Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend: Operation Singletrack Sortie I
February 26, 2026 - March 1, 2026
Enzenberg Canyon, Arizona 85637, USA
SIGN UP TODAY for Operation Singletrack Sortie I
(AZT VETS Program – Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend)
Santa Rita Singletrack Reroute | Operation Freedom March (OFM) Event
After a strong season of progress on the Arizona National Scenic Trail last year, the Arizona Trail Association’s VETS (Veteran Engagement & Trail Stewardship) Program is kicking off the Spring 2026 schedule by returning to the Santa Rita Mountains for the next phase of the Santa Rita Singletrack Reroute Project.
From February 26 – March 1, 2026, veterans, military families, and supporters will deploy to continue hand-building new trail, improving sustainability, and advancing one of the most significant reroute efforts currently underway on the AZT. As an official Operation Freedom March event, this mission is open to veterans and those who support them—bringing service, stewardship, and community together on the ground.
📅 Event Schedule
Thursday, February 26
- Arrival and camp setup (location details to follow)
- Fireside meet & greet with the AZT VETS crew
- Dinner and safety briefing
Friday & Saturday, February 27–28
- Breakfast at camp
- Trail design & construction refresher (tools, techniques, safety)
- New tread construction and corridor shaping (lunch provided on-site)
- Evening meals and campfire camaraderie
Sunday, March 1
- Breakfast and optional morning work session (weather permitting)
- Group gratitude circle and project recap
- Early afternoon departure
🪓 Details
- Meals: Most meals provided at no cost
- Registration: Pre-registration required. Limited capacity
- Who’s Invited: Veterans, military families, and supporters (Operation Freedom March)
- Trail Work: Moderate to strenuous physical labor; all experience levels welcome—training provided
⚠️ Health & Safety
The ATA will continue to follow health protocols as recommended by public health officials. Please avoid attending if you are feeling unwell or have recently been exposed to a contagious illness. Monitor your health and notify Chappy if your condition changes before or after the event.
📩 Registration & Contact
For more information or to sign up, contact:
📧 chappy@aztrail.org
📱 Call or text: (970) 779-5740
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High Jinks Treadwork Passage 12
High Jinks Treadwork Passage 12
February 28, 2026 8:00 am - March 1, 2026 2:00 pm
Please join the ATA February 28 - March 1 on Passage 12 near Oracle for a multi-day trail work event. This project is rated easy. This 2-day project will focus on drainage work and treadwork. This is a front country event - see the full event description for more details. For more information or to register for the event, visit our volunteer portal here.
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Wednesday's A Trail Day 3
Wednesday's A Trail Day 3
March 4, 2026 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Please join the ATA on March 4 on Passage 5 near Sonoita for a #SRST trail work event. This project is rated easy. Our project will focus on handfinishing the new machine-built single track.For more information or to register for the event, visit our volunteer portal here.
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2026 TSI - Trail Construction March 7-8
2026 TSI - Trail Construction March 7-8
March 7, 2026 8:00 am - March 8, 2026 4:00 pm
Join us for our 6-part hands-on Trail Skills Institute series. Our Trail Construction course will be held in the Santa Rita Foothills Region on Passage 5 of the AZT near Sonoita. Note that TSI Courses require a registration fee (see description).
Reserve your spot today and register here!
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SDMB Work Day #SRST Passage 5
SDMB Work Day #SRST Passage 5
March 7, 2026 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
Please join the ATA on March 7 on Passage 5 near Sonoita for a trail work event. This project is rated easy. Our project will focus on new trail construction. For more information or to register for the event, visit our volunteer portal here.
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Tamping the Tread on passage 18
Tamping the Tread on passage 18
March 7, 2026 8:30 am - March 8, 2026 3:30 pm
Please join the ATA March 7-8 on Passage 18 between Phx & Superior for a trail work event. This project is rated easy. Our project will focus on tread work & drains. For more information or to register for the event, visit our volunteer portal here.
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2026 TSI - Trail Construction March 7-8
2026 TSI - Trail Construction March 7-8
March 7, 2026 8:00 am - March 8, 2026 4:00 pm
Join us for our 6-part hands-on Trail Skills Institute series. Our Trail Construction course will be held in the Santa Rita Foothills Region on Passage 5 of the AZT near Sonoita. Note that TSI Courses require a registration fee (see description).
Reserve your spot today and register here!
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Tamping the Tread on passage 18
Tamping the Tread on passage 18
March 7, 2026 8:30 am - March 8, 2026 3:30 pm
Please join the ATA March 7-8 on Passage 18 between Phx & Superior for a trail work event. This project is rated easy. Our project will focus on tread work & drains. For more information or to register for the event, visit our volunteer portal here.
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Wednesday's A Trail Day 4
Wednesday's A Trail Day 4
March 11, 2026 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Please join the ATA on March 11 on Passage 5 near Sonoita for a #SRST trail work event. This project is rated easy. Our project will focus on handfinishing the new machine-built single track.For more information or to register for the event, visit our volunteer portal here.
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No Vehicles on Passage 6
No Vehicles on Passage 6
March 14, 2026 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Please join the ATA March 14 on Passage 6 near Tucson for a trail work event. This project is rated easy. Our project will focus on obliteration/restoration. For more information or to register for the event, visit our volunteer portal here.
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Working the Vineyard trail
Working the Vineyard trail
March 14, 2026 8:30 am - March 15, 2026 3:30 pm
Please join the ATA March 14-15 on Passage 20 near Roosevelt Lake for a trail work event. This project is rated easy. Our project will focus on tread work & drains. For more information or to register for the event, visit our volunteer portal here.
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Tucson Festival of Books
Tucson Festival of Books
March 14, 2026 9:30 am - March 15, 2026 5:00 pm
University of Arizona
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Working the Vineyard trail
Working the Vineyard trail
March 14, 2026 8:30 am - March 15, 2026 3:30 pm
Please join the ATA March 14-15 on Passage 20 near Roosevelt Lake for a trail work event. This project is rated easy. Our project will focus on tread work & drains. For more information or to register for the event, visit our volunteer portal here.
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Tucson Festival of Books
Tucson Festival of Books
March 14, 2026 9:30 am - March 15, 2026 5:00 pm
University of Arizona
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Wednesday's A Trail Day 5
Wednesday's A Trail Day 5
March 18, 2026 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Please join the ATA on March 18 on Passage 5 near Sonoita for a #SRST trail work event. This project is rated easy. Our project will focus on handfinishing the new machine-built single track.For more information or to register for the event, visit our volunteer portal here.
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Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend: Operation Singletrack Sortie II
Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend: Operation Singletrack Sortie II
March 19, 2026 - March 22, 2026
Enzenberg Canyon, Arizona 85637, USA
SIGN UP TODAY for Operation Singletrack Sortie II
(AZT VETS Program – Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend)
Santa Rita Singletrack Reroute | Operation Freedom March (OFM) Event
Following the opening push of the season, the AZT VETS Program returns to the Santa Rita Mountains to build on momentum and drive the Santa Rita Singletrack Reroute closer to completion.
From March 19 – March 22, 2026, this follow-on operation welcomes both returning and first-time participants to continue constructing new tread, refining corridor flow, and strengthening the trail for long-term sustainability. As an official Operation Freedom March event, this mission remains open to veterans, families, and supporters committed to service through stewardship.
📅 Event Schedule
Thursday, March 19
Arrival and camp setup (location details to follow)
Fireside meet & greet with the AZT VETS crew
Dinner and safety briefing
Friday & Saturday, March 20-21
Breakfast at camp
Trail design & construction refresher (tools, techniques, safety)
New tread construction and corridor shaping (lunch provided on-site)
Evening meals and campfire camaraderie
Sunday, March 22
Breakfast and optional morning work session (weather permitting)
Group gratitude circle and project recap
Early afternoon departure
🪓 Details
Meals: Most meals provided at no cost
Registration: Pre-registration required; limited capacity
Who’s Invited: Veterans, military families, and supporters (Operation Freedom March)
Trail Work: Moderate to strenuous physical labor; all experience levels welcome—training provided
⚠️ Health & Safety
The ATA will continue to follow health protocols as recommended by public health officials. Please avoid attending if you are feeling unwell or have recently been exposed to a contagious illness. Monitor your health and notify Chappy if your condition changes before or after the event.
📩 Registration & Contact
For more information or to sign up, contact:
📧 chappy@aztrail.org
📱 Call or text: (970) 779-5740
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Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend: Operation Singletrack Sortie II
Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend: Operation Singletrack Sortie II
March 19, 2026 - March 22, 2026
Enzenberg Canyon, Arizona 85637, USA
SIGN UP TODAY for Operation Singletrack Sortie II
(AZT VETS Program – Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend)
Santa Rita Singletrack Reroute | Operation Freedom March (OFM) Event
Following the opening push of the season, the AZT VETS Program returns to the Santa Rita Mountains to build on momentum and drive the Santa Rita Singletrack Reroute closer to completion.
From March 19 – March 22, 2026, this follow-on operation welcomes both returning and first-time participants to continue constructing new tread, refining corridor flow, and strengthening the trail for long-term sustainability. As an official Operation Freedom March event, this mission remains open to veterans, families, and supporters committed to service through stewardship.
📅 Event Schedule
Thursday, March 19
Arrival and camp setup (location details to follow)
Fireside meet & greet with the AZT VETS crew
Dinner and safety briefing
Friday & Saturday, March 20-21
Breakfast at camp
Trail design & construction refresher (tools, techniques, safety)
New tread construction and corridor shaping (lunch provided on-site)
Evening meals and campfire camaraderie
Sunday, March 22
Breakfast and optional morning work session (weather permitting)
Group gratitude circle and project recap
Early afternoon departure
🪓 Details
Meals: Most meals provided at no cost
Registration: Pre-registration required; limited capacity
Who’s Invited: Veterans, military families, and supporters (Operation Freedom March)
Trail Work: Moderate to strenuous physical labor; all experience levels welcome—training provided
⚠️ Health & Safety
The ATA will continue to follow health protocols as recommended by public health officials. Please avoid attending if you are feeling unwell or have recently been exposed to a contagious illness. Monitor your health and notify Chappy if your condition changes before or after the event.
📩 Registration & Contact
For more information or to sign up, contact:
📧 chappy@aztrail.org
📱 Call or text: (970) 779-5740
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Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend: Operation Singletrack Sortie II
Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend: Operation Singletrack Sortie II
March 19, 2026 - March 22, 2026
Enzenberg Canyon, Arizona 85637, USA
SIGN UP TODAY for Operation Singletrack Sortie II
(AZT VETS Program – Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend)
Santa Rita Singletrack Reroute | Operation Freedom March (OFM) Event
Following the opening push of the season, the AZT VETS Program returns to the Santa Rita Mountains to build on momentum and drive the Santa Rita Singletrack Reroute closer to completion.
From March 19 – March 22, 2026, this follow-on operation welcomes both returning and first-time participants to continue constructing new tread, refining corridor flow, and strengthening the trail for long-term sustainability. As an official Operation Freedom March event, this mission remains open to veterans, families, and supporters committed to service through stewardship.
📅 Event Schedule
Thursday, March 19
Arrival and camp setup (location details to follow)
Fireside meet & greet with the AZT VETS crew
Dinner and safety briefing
Friday & Saturday, March 20-21
Breakfast at camp
Trail design & construction refresher (tools, techniques, safety)
New tread construction and corridor shaping (lunch provided on-site)
Evening meals and campfire camaraderie
Sunday, March 22
Breakfast and optional morning work session (weather permitting)
Group gratitude circle and project recap
Early afternoon departure
🪓 Details
Meals: Most meals provided at no cost
Registration: Pre-registration required; limited capacity
Who’s Invited: Veterans, military families, and supporters (Operation Freedom March)
Trail Work: Moderate to strenuous physical labor; all experience levels welcome—training provided
⚠️ Health & Safety
The ATA will continue to follow health protocols as recommended by public health officials. Please avoid attending if you are feeling unwell or have recently been exposed to a contagious illness. Monitor your health and notify Chappy if your condition changes before or after the event.
📩 Registration & Contact
For more information or to sign up, contact:
📧 chappy@aztrail.org
📱 Call or text: (970) 779-5740
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Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend: Operation Singletrack Sortie II
Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend: Operation Singletrack Sortie II
March 19, 2026 - March 22, 2026
Enzenberg Canyon, Arizona 85637, USA
SIGN UP TODAY for Operation Singletrack Sortie II
(AZT VETS Program – Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend)
Santa Rita Singletrack Reroute | Operation Freedom March (OFM) Event
Following the opening push of the season, the AZT VETS Program returns to the Santa Rita Mountains to build on momentum and drive the Santa Rita Singletrack Reroute closer to completion.
From March 19 – March 22, 2026, this follow-on operation welcomes both returning and first-time participants to continue constructing new tread, refining corridor flow, and strengthening the trail for long-term sustainability. As an official Operation Freedom March event, this mission remains open to veterans, families, and supporters committed to service through stewardship.
📅 Event Schedule
Thursday, March 19
Arrival and camp setup (location details to follow)
Fireside meet & greet with the AZT VETS crew
Dinner and safety briefing
Friday & Saturday, March 20-21
Breakfast at camp
Trail design & construction refresher (tools, techniques, safety)
New tread construction and corridor shaping (lunch provided on-site)
Evening meals and campfire camaraderie
Sunday, March 22
Breakfast and optional morning work session (weather permitting)
Group gratitude circle and project recap
Early afternoon departure
🪓 Details
Meals: Most meals provided at no cost
Registration: Pre-registration required; limited capacity
Who’s Invited: Veterans, military families, and supporters (Operation Freedom March)
Trail Work: Moderate to strenuous physical labor; all experience levels welcome—training provided
⚠️ Health & Safety
The ATA will continue to follow health protocols as recommended by public health officials. Please avoid attending if you are feeling unwell or have recently been exposed to a contagious illness. Monitor your health and notify Chappy if your condition changes before or after the event.
📩 Registration & Contact
For more information or to sign up, contact:
📧 chappy@aztrail.org
📱 Call or text: (970) 779-5740
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Wednesday's A Trail Day 6
Wednesday's A Trail Day 6
March 25, 2026 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Please join the ATA on March 25 on Passage 5 near Sonoita for a #SRST trail work event. This project is rated easy. Our project will focus on handfinishing the new machine-built single track.For more information or to register for the event, visit our volunteer portal here.
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