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The Alamo Canyon Passage is classic Sonoran desert - rugged, remote and beautiful. Though it burned in the Telegraph fire of 2021, this is still a striking landscape with amazing rock and spectacular views - and now it needs our help more than ever as it recovers from the damage done by the flames. Join the passage stewards in their mission to maintain this as one of the premier passages of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. This is a multi-day backcountry event - perfect for those looking for a challenge. It is also your chance to get revenge on those evil clumps of catclaw that have so often bitten you as you walked by!

Our goals for the weekend: 

Friday: 

• Hike approximately 9 miles south of the Picketpost Trailhead to our traditional camping spot in Coronation Wash. We’ll have support from a 4wd club to assist with transporting gear and water into this remote camp (high clearance, modified 4wd needed to access).
• If there's energy left, we'll brush out around the camp or clear brush along the way. 

Saturday: 

• Grub out mesquite and catclaw and all other spiny plants which have grown over the trail. (You know you want revenge!)
• Check on water sources
• Clear any problems with trail tread or identify areas for further work in future trips.
• Up to 3 miles of hiking (6 mile round trip) to reach the southern boundary of the passage

Sunday: 

• Finish up our work and head back to the trailhead for home (there's an option to stay until Monday if you just can't get enough!)

Monday: 

• The 4wd Club will come and pick up our gear. We’ll hike the rest of the crew back to Picketpost TH.

Volunteers will be rewarded with a hearty dinner cooked by the event host on Friday and Saturday nights and a cooler of icy beverages (or steaming hot ones as needed) available for your enjoyment. 

This is a backcountry event - we will be camping in a remote area and participants will need to bring their own camping gear. We will provide tools, safety gear, instructions and food as described above. 

Additional details will be shared with participants in advance of the event. 

For more information on the event, you can email your host: Wendy Lotze at wrae.lo@gmail.com

Community Health Note: The ATA asks that volunteers refrain from participation in any AZT activity if they have symptoms of or believe they may have been recently exposed to any contagious illness including colds and the flu. Please monitor your health regularly and inform your event leader if you believe you may be at risk.

The Alamo Canyon Passage is classic Sonoran desert - rugged, remote and beautiful. Though it burned in the Telegraph fire of 2021, this is still a striking landscape with amazing rock and spectacular views - and now it needs our help more than ever as it recovers from the damage done by the flames. Join the passage stewards in their mission to maintain this as one of the premier passages of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. This is a multi-day backcountry event - perfect for those looking for a challenge. It is also your chance to get revenge on those evil clumps of catclaw that have so often bitten you as you walked by!

Our goals for the weekend: 

Friday: 

• Hike approximately 9 miles south of the Picketpost Trailhead to our traditional camping spot in Coronation Wash. We’ll have support from a 4wd club to assist with transporting gear and water into this remote camp (high clearance, modified 4wd needed to access).
• If there's energy left, we'll brush out around the camp or clear brush along the way. 

Saturday: 

• Grub out mesquite and catclaw and all other spiny plants which have grown over the trail. (You know you want revenge!)
• Check on water sources
• Clear any problems with trail tread or identify areas for further work in future trips.
• Up to 3 miles of hiking (6 mile round trip) to reach the southern boundary of the passage

Sunday: 

• Finish up our work and head back to the trailhead for home (there's an option to stay until Monday if you just can't get enough!)

Monday: 

• The 4wd Club will come and pick up our gear. We’ll hike the rest of the crew back to Picketpost TH.

Volunteers will be rewarded with a hearty dinner cooked by the event host on Friday and Saturday nights and a cooler of icy beverages (or steaming hot ones as needed) available for your enjoyment. 

This is a backcountry event - we will be camping in a remote area and participants will need to bring their own camping gear. We will provide tools, safety gear, instructions and food as described above. 

Additional details will be shared with participants in advance of the event. 

For more information on the event, you can email your host: Wendy Lotze at wrae.lo@gmail.com

Community Health Note: The ATA asks that volunteers refrain from participation in any AZT activity if they have symptoms of or believe they may have been recently exposed to any contagious illness including colds and the flu. Please monitor your health regularly and inform your event leader if you believe you may be at risk.

Please join the ATA on March 15 on Passage 16, in the Copper Corridor Region near Kearney for a trail work event. This project is rated moderate. Our project will focus on rock work.  For more information or to register for the event, visit our volunteer portal here. 

The Alamo Canyon Passage is classic Sonoran desert - rugged, remote and beautiful. Though it burned in the Telegraph fire of 2021, this is still a striking landscape with amazing rock and spectacular views - and now it needs our help more than ever as it recovers from the damage done by the flames. Join the passage stewards in their mission to maintain this as one of the premier passages of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. This is a multi-day backcountry event - perfect for those looking for a challenge. It is also your chance to get revenge on those evil clumps of catclaw that have so often bitten you as you walked by!

Our goals for the weekend: 

Friday: 

• Hike approximately 9 miles south of the Picketpost Trailhead to our traditional camping spot in Coronation Wash. We’ll have support from a 4wd club to assist with transporting gear and water into this remote camp (high clearance, modified 4wd needed to access).
• If there's energy left, we'll brush out around the camp or clear brush along the way. 

Saturday: 

• Grub out mesquite and catclaw and all other spiny plants which have grown over the trail. (You know you want revenge!)
• Check on water sources
• Clear any problems with trail tread or identify areas for further work in future trips.
• Up to 3 miles of hiking (6 mile round trip) to reach the southern boundary of the passage

Sunday: 

• Finish up our work and head back to the trailhead for home (there's an option to stay until Monday if you just can't get enough!)

Monday: 

• The 4wd Club will come and pick up our gear. We’ll hike the rest of the crew back to Picketpost TH.

Volunteers will be rewarded with a hearty dinner cooked by the event host on Friday and Saturday nights and a cooler of icy beverages (or steaming hot ones as needed) available for your enjoyment. 

This is a backcountry event - we will be camping in a remote area and participants will need to bring their own camping gear. We will provide tools, safety gear, instructions and food as described above. 

Additional details will be shared with participants in advance of the event. 

For more information on the event, you can email your host: Wendy Lotze at wrae.lo@gmail.com

Community Health Note: The ATA asks that volunteers refrain from participation in any AZT activity if they have symptoms of or believe they may have been recently exposed to any contagious illness including colds and the flu. Please monitor your health regularly and inform your event leader if you believe you may be at risk.