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May 4, 2018 Shawn Redfield

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Wildfires are part of the natural cycle. And every Wildfires are part of the natural cycle. And every year, fires scorch the #ArizonaTrail. Sometimes it’s a beneficial burn that contributes to forest health, and other times it’s a high-intensity blaze that consumes every living thing in its path. Beyond just the fire’s impacts, the resources that go into wildland firefighting also impact the trail, including bulldozers scraping fire lines and air tankers dropping fire retardant. Once the smoke clears, #ArizonaTrailAssociation staff are often the first ones on the ground to assess the conditions and make recommendations for rehabilitation. #Wildfire recovery is a long process that starts with emergency stabilization of the trail tread, sign replacement, and deadfall removal. Then comes hiring conservation corps with chainsaws to remove hazard trees – the standing dead snags that could fall on the trail (and trail users) whenever the wind blows. After that, we organize volunteer events to get more boots on the ground, and more individuals assisting with restoration of the trail, water sources, and the landscape itself. When the fire’s impacts are so severe, we reroute the trail through healthy forest nearby. In 2025, we saw five major wildfires close 144 miles of trail and burn 37 miles of the #ArizonaNationalScenicTrail. This includes the #DragonBravoFire that incinerated the North Rim Lodge and led to a long-term closure of trails within #GrandCanyonNationalPark. Your donations directly support our #wildfirerehabilitation efforts statewide. We have a lot of work to do to make the Arizona Trail a safe and continuous path again. Please donate generously today @ 🔗 in bio
Congratulations to the 15 ultra runners who comple Congratulations to the 15 ultra runners who completed all three 50 Mile events in a single season on the Arizona Trail, including the Colossal Vail 50/50, Oracle Rumble and Old Pueblo Endurance Run. We honored all finishers of the Southern Arizona Triple 50 on Sunday at Three Canyon Beer & Wine Garden where each runner received a custom embroidered insulated vest. Learn more about all the trail running events we host at runazt.org. Big thanks to our sponsors @teamwoodallaz @fyzicaltucson @fleetfeettucson @codranch @skratchlabs
Spring is here, and the Arizona National Scenic Tr Spring is here, and the Arizona National Scenic Trail is looking for some TLC from you! Our Spring Fundraiser starts today, and your support goes directly to work on the ground where it matters most: 🔥 Restoring sections of the trail impacted by wildfire 🥾 Building new singletrack to replace road segments 💧 Improving and maintaining critical water sources for trail users and wildlife As a thank-you, every donation of $25 or more will receive a limited edition Arizona Trail ❤️ sticker! 🔗 Donate @ link in our bio!
Happy May! #loveazt #arizonatrail Happy May! #loveazt #arizonatrail
This is the time of year when the Arizona State Le This is the time of year when the Arizona State Legislature hammers out the final details of next year's budget. We need your help to encourage them to dedicate funding for Arizona Trail maintenance and construction. There is a line item in our state budget for Arizona Trail Fund, and it is used to pay conservation corps and other state-approved contractors to conduct major maintenance and trail construction projects on the #ArizonaNationalScenicTrail. Can we count on you to make a few phone calls and send emails this week? Step 1: Find contact information for your State Reps and Senator here: www.azleg.gov/findmylegislator Step 2: Call and/or email each one of their offices and let them know you are a constituent; that the Arizona Trail is important to you; and you encourage them to include a $500,000 appropriation for the #ArizonaTrailFund in the 2026 budget. Step 3: Tell @katie4az to include an appropriation for the #ArizonaTrail Fund in her executive budget. You can leave a comment through the Governor's Office website. In addition to funding from the State of Arizona, the Arizona Trail Association works hard to triple the state's investment through federal grants, private and business donations, and volunteer labor. Looking at the year ahead, we hope to break ground on some new trail construction projects, and especially with federal funding being cut, support from the state has never been more important. Please take a few minutes to call and email Arizona's leaders this week. It really does make a difference!
Claret cups stop you dead in your #AZT tracks 😍 Claret cups stop you dead in your #AZT tracks 😍
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