This page lists current closures and reroutes along the Arizona Trail. For even more information please visit our Passage pages and Arizona’s public land management websites. Closures are also posted on the Arizona Trail FarOut app.
The Wood Fire is a small lightning-caused fire that started on September 3 and has grown to 6,500 acres. It is mostly within the burn scar of the Telegraph Fire southwest of the town of Superior. In the interest of public safety, the Arizona Trail is closed south of US Hwy 60. There is currently no detour in place, and […]
Read moreThe West Fire is a small lightning-caused fire that started near Geronimo Camp and the Highline Trail/Arizona Trail. The fire is going to be managed for maximum resource benefit, not suppressed, and a closure order for the Tonto National Forest between the town of Pine and Washington Park is now in place. This closure will impact 21.5 miles of the […]
Read moreThe Tonto National Forest has issued a closure order for 41 miles of the Arizona Trail’s Passages 22 and 23 in the Mazatzal Mountains between Highway 87 (AZT mile 384.7) and Red Hills Trail Junction (mile 425.6). No safe or reasonable detours have been identified, and everyone is encouraged to avoid the area until the fire has been contained and […]
Read moreThe Black Fire was started by lightning strikes on the Tonto National Forest and as of July 15 had consumed over 5,565 acres of desert environment, including three miles of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. Passage 19 (Superstition Mountains) is currently closed from Reavis Gap Trail (AZT mile 324.8) to Vineyard Trailhead (AZT mile 346.6). Evacuations have been ordered for […]
Read moreGrand 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 […]
Read moreIf you plan to recreate and camp in Arizona this summer, please be advised that Fire Restrictions are now in place on most forests throughout the state. The only Arizona Trail Forest that hasn’t implemented fire restrictions is the Coronado National Forest in southern Arizona. These restrictions are enforced to protect public safety and preserve forest resources like trails, wildlife and […]
Read moreThe Coconino National Forest has expanded the boundaries of the existing year-round camping and campfire ban located adjacent to the City of Flagstaff in an attempt to lower the hazard from human-caused wildfires. A full map of the expanded camping and campfire ban, which went into effect May 1, 2023, is available on the Coconino National Forest’s website. This information is also on all Arizona Trail navigational resources, including […]
Read moreDue to private property issues, there is no public access along Red Rock Canyon Road between Harshaw Road and the Arizona Trail. Please do not use Red Rock Canyon Road to connect the AZT back toward the town of Patagonia.
Read moreThe 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. “We look forward to reopening the first passage of the Arizona Trail (AZT) this week,” said Southeast Arizona Parks Superintendent Matthew Carroll. “During the spring hiking season, many begin their northward journey at Monument 102 on the US/Mexico border within Coronado National Memorial. […]
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