Tonto National Forest Announces Stage II Fire Restrictions

Beginning May 1, the Tonto National Forest will enter Stage II Fire Restrictions. The following are prohibited on lands, roads, and trails in the Forest: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building Welding or operating any acetylene or other torch with an open area Discharging a firearm, air rifle, […]

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Wildfires Impact 93 Miles of the Arizona Trail in 2024

A recent analysis of wildfire impacts to the Arizona National Scenic Trail revealed a total of 93 miles of trail were closed in 2024, and 36 miles of trail were physically scorched. The ATA is in the process of conducting post-burn conditions assessments to determine safety and immediate stabilization needs. The good news is that 2024 was a moderate wildfire […]

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Grand Canyon’s Bright Angel Campground Closed from November 4, 2024 – May 15, 2025

Grand Canyon National Park announced in July that Bright Angel Campground will be closed from November 4, 2024 – May 15, 2025 to support replacement of the TransCanyon Pipeline. This will impact Arizona Trail thru-hikers during the Spring 2025 season. Since dispersed camping is not permitted in this area and inner canyon corridor trails are patrolled daily, thru-hikers should attempt […]

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Camping Ban Near Flagstaff Impacts Passages 31, 32, 33, 34

The Coconino National Forest has expanded the boundaries of the existing year-roundย campingย and campfireย banย located adjacent to the City of Flagstaff in an attempt to lower the hazard from human-caused wildfires. A full map of theย expandedย campingย and campfireย ban, which went into effect May 1, 2023, is available on theย Coconino National Forestโ€™s website. This information is also on all Arizona Trail navigational resources, including […]

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Southernmost Mile of the AZT Reopens After 18-Month Closure Due to Border Wall Construction

The National Park Service announced on December 30 that the southernmost mile of the Arizona Trail will reopen again on December 31 after a nearly 18-month closure. โ€œWe look forward to reopening the first passage of the Arizona Trail (AZT) this week,โ€ said Southeast Arizona Parks Superintendent Matthew Carroll.ย โ€œDuring theย springย hiking season, many begin theirย northwardย journeyย atย Monument 102ย onย the US/Mexico borderย within Coronado National Memorial. […]

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