Remote Maintenance Task Force

Planning a long-distance adventure on the Arizona Trail? Want to help with minor trail maintenance along the way? Then join the Remote Trail Maintenance Task Force!

Responding to requests from numerous thru-hikers and riders who want to “give back” while they’re out there on the most remote portions of the Arizona Trail, we’ve developed a simple way for folks to trim back the encroaching acacia, remove problematic tree limbs, and help keep the Arizona Trail corridor clear. After all, it grows back with a vengeance every year!

If you’re interested in joining the Remote Trail Maintenance Task Force, just fill out and submit the form below and we’ll mail you a pair of pruning shears or pro hand saw along with a pair of work gloves and a Trail Brushing Guide. Keep them as a thank you for your help in maintaining the AZT.

 


Download the Trail Brushing Guide here

Join the Task Force

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  • I understand and accept that during my participation in this activity I may be exposed to a variety of hazards and risks, foreseen and unforeseen, which are inherent in the outdoors and cannot be eliminated without destroying the unique character of the Arizona Trail experience. These inherent risks include, but are not limited to, the dangers of serious personal injury, property damage, and death. The Arizona Trail Association has not tried to contradict or minimize my understanding of these risks. I know that injuries and damages can occur by natural causes or activities of other persons, animals, or third parties, either as a result of negligence or because of other reasons. I understand that risks of such injuries and damages are involved in outdoor adventures, and I appreciate that I may have to exercise extra care for my own person and for others around me in the face of such hazards. I further understand that during this volunteer experience there will not be rescue or medical facilities or expertise necessary to deal with the injuries and damages to which I may be exposed. To the fullest extent allowable by law, I agree to waive, discharge claims, and release from liability, and to indemnify and hold harmless the Arizona Trail Association, its employees, volunteers and associates from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from injuries and damages, even if caused by negligence of its employees and associates in any way connected with this volunteer experience. I understand and intend that this assumption of risk and release is binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns. I have read this waiver in its entirety and I freely and voluntarily assume all risks of such injuries and damages not withstanding such risks, I agree to participate in the activity.
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