Arizona Trail (overview):
Arizona
Trail Map
Description:
From the Arizona Trail Association Website (www.aztrail.org): The Arizona Trail, the dream of Flagstaff teacher and hiking enthusiast Dale Shewalter, will eventually be a 790 mile non-motorized trail that traverses the state from Mexico to Utah.
The Arizona Trail is intended to be a primitive, long distance trail that highlights the State's topographic, biologic, historic, and cultural diversity.
The primary users are hikers, equestrians, and mountain bicyclists (outside of wilderness or other specially managed areas). Opportunities will also exist for cross-country skiers, snowshoers, joggers, and packstock users. Government agencies, volunteers, and private groups and businesses are working together to make the Arizona Trail a reality.
As of early 2002, most of the 790 miles of trail is open to the public. More than 600 miles of the Arizona Trail have been "officially" designated and signed. The Trail is made up of 43 Passages ranging from 11 to 35 miles in length. In most cases, the Arizona Trail utilizes existing trails that are also known by their original name and number. Primitive roads are temporarily being used in areas where linkages are needed. However, new trail construction is needed in these areas, especially to maintain the vision of a non-motorized trail. When completed, the Arizona Trail will become one of the premier long-distance trails in the country.
For more information please see the Trail Website or contact the Arizona Trail Association at P.O. Box 36736, Phoenix, AZ, 85067-6736, ata@aztrail.org, (602) 252-4794.
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Arizona/Utah border south to Mexico
790 miles
Greenway/Non-RT
Dirt
Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking
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