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Home > News > In The News > Heather Anderson Reflects on the World’s Fastest, Longest Unsupported Thru-Hike

Heather Anderson Reflects on the World’s Fastest, Longest Unsupported Thru-Hike

September 12, 2024 Shannon Villegas
The long trail legend reflects on her mind-blowing unsupported hike of the 800-mile Arizona Trail in May of 2024.

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In early June 2025, the #ArizonaTrailAssociation h In early June 2025, the #ArizonaTrailAssociation hosted a multi-day sawyer event on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, bringing together volunteer trail stewards, trail crew leaders, and agency partners for crosscut saw training and removing fallen trees from the #ArizonaTrail. Participants camped together, built their skills through hands-on instruction, and worked in teams to clear over 100 trees from the #AZT—removing all trees on the trail from the North Rim to the Utah border. Thanks to this collaborative effort, we strengthened our stewardship community, improved conditions for all trail users, and built lasting partnerships with public land managers. We extend our sincere thanks to @grandcanyonnps for their coordination and campsite support, and to the @u.s.forestservice for leading the crosscut saw evaluation course and helping grow our trail work capacity. At a time when the work of federal land agencies is increasingly under threat, we are deeply grateful for the dedicated professionals who continue to protect, manage, and support access to our nation’s beloved public lands.
2026 PROPOSED BUDGET CUTS TO NATIONAL TRAILS: WHAT 2026 PROPOSED BUDGET CUTS TO NATIONAL TRAILS: WHAT'S AT RISK... > The National Park Service will face a $900 million funding cut to National Park Service Operations > BLM funding for National Trails reduced to $0 from $11 million - overall 74% cut to national Monuments, National Conservation Areas, Wilderness and Wilderness Study Areas, Wild and Scenic Rivers, and National Scenic and Historic Trails > The Forest Service will face trail funding cuts of 60% for maintenance > Drastically reducing critical Land and Water Conservation Funds promised to the American people that are essential for protecting and completing the national trails system What Does This Mean? These cuts will lead to: > Increased staffing cuts at our already under-staffed land management agencies > Limited agency resources and increased roadblocks for nonprofit partners to effectively build, maintain, and interpret the trails > Delays for critical maintenance projects that will increase the deferred maintenance backlog > Negatively impacting the American public’s visitor experience and recreational enjoyment of trails What can you do? Amplify. > Spread the word! Tell your friends and family how the proposed budget will impact the National Trails System and public lands. Share on social media, have these conversations! > Your voice has power. Contact your representatives and advocate for the continued funding and protection of the National Trails System @nationaltrailssystem
We are excited to share the successful outcome of We are excited to share the successful outcome of the recent project to install a total of eight rollovers in the #Flagstaff area along the #ArizonaTrail! Over the course of three days, the @aztrailvets Program installed all 8 rollovers between #WalnutCanyonNationalMonument north to the Picture Canyon area (#AZT Passages 31C and 32A). While we were met with the expected challenges of getting these in the ground, everything went seamlessly. Special thanks to: - The Faus Family for generously providing funding for the rollovers - @coconinocounty staff for assistance with planning and approvals - Coconino National Forest staff for assistance with planning, logistics and approvals - @nationalparkservice staff for assistance with rollover storage, camping arrangements and event support - ATA Veterans Program, ATA volunteer stewards and ATA staff for project implementation - special interest metalwErks for fabrication and transportation of rollovers We are incredibly thankful to everyone involved with the planning and installation of these rollovers. This was a team effort and we could not have done it without all of your support!
Congress is trying to sell our public land. NOW is Congress is trying to sell our public land. NOW is the time for you to reach out to your Senators and tell them our heritage is not for sale. There is language within the Senate Budget Reconciliation bill that mandates the sale of over 3 million acres of public lands in 11 states across the West, including Arizona. It also forces more oil and gas leasing, expedites road construction through environmentally sensitive areas, requires mass timber sales in national forests, and other bad news. This map shows the lands eligible for sale in Arizona, and around the Arizona Trail, under this disastrous proposal. Thank you @senrubengallego and @senmarkkelly for speaking out against this proposal. Let's get the rest of our Arizona Congressional delegation to speak up for Arizona! @repjuanciscomani Representative Greg Stanton @rep.elicrane @repyassansari @repdavid Rep. Abe Hamadeh
Happy #summersolstice! 📷 Bob Wirth - next to A Happy #summersolstice! 📷 Bob Wirth - next to Alfa Fia tank with rocky mountain iris, on the #AZT, with Humphrey's and Agassiz Peak in the background
🚨 URGENT: We Need Your Voice TODAY! 🚨 The A 🚨 URGENT: We Need Your Voice TODAY! 🚨 The Arizona Trail Fund is at risk of being left out of the 2026 state budget, and we need your help right now to make sure that doesn’t happen. 📞 Please call Governor Hobbs’ office and your Arizona state legislators TODAY and tell them you support state funding for the Arizona Trail Fund. This critical fund helps maintain and protect the 800-mile Arizona National Scenic Trail — a natural treasure that connects communities, supports rural economies, and provides life-changing outdoor experiences. 🗣️ Your voice matters. Your call could be the one that tips the scale. 👉 Find your legislators here: https://www.azleg.gov/findmylegislator/ 📞 Call Governor Hobbs’ office: (602) 542-4331 🧡 Tell them: “Please include the Arizona Trail Fund in the 2026 state budget. The Arizona Trail is essential to our state’s environment, economy, and quality of life.” Time is running out — make the call today and help protect the Arizona Trail for future generations. #ArizonaTrail #SaveTheAZTrail #AZLeg #AZGov #AZBudget #ProtectWhatYouLove
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