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Trail Events Calendar
August
August 14-15 - Mormon Lake
Please plan to join us in the high country on this August weekend where we will be
installing two new gates on the Arizona Trail just north of Mormon Lake. We will
probably camp at Mormon Lake Lodge campground on Friday and Saturday night where
we can get showers and eat at the restaurant. The work site is only a short distance
away. We will be digging holes, setting gate posts, mixing concrete, installing the
new gates and ATV bars and stretching new wire. This is heavy work but many hands
trading off make for lighter work. Bring leather work gloves, hiking boots, hats,
sun protection, lunches, snacks and plenty of drinking water.
All required tools will be provided but you can bring personal hammers, fencing
tools, and carpenter levels if you have them. We will have mechanical assistance
for digging holes. We will start about 8 AM on Saturday morning and finish by noon
or 1 PM on Sunday.
Please contact Gary Hohner at
sghohner"at"cox.net
or 480-595-9303 to register for the event and for additional details.
August 28-29 - San Francisco Peaks
"Close the Gap - Finish the Arizona Trail"
The "Close the Gap" events are a team effort of the Coconino National Forest, the
Arizona Trail Association, many organizations, and enthusiastic volunteers.
Flagstaff area trail stewards serve as event leaders. The August event leaders are
ATA trail stewards Chambo and Beverly Chambers.
New trail construction work is at about 7600' elevation. Bring morning snacks.
Saturday lunch provided. Camping option Fri. and Sat. evenings. You may work
Saturday or Sunday or both. More information on schedule, location, and what
to bring will be provided when you make your reservation. Reservations and
information: Chambo at
pazdog"at"mac.com
or 575-405-0053.
You can help complete Dale Shewalter's vision: a trail the entire
length of Arizona. The August "Close the Gap" event will continue trail-building
work between Snowbowl Road and Schultz Pass, northwest of Flagstaff. The Peaks
Passage is the last missing link in the northern part of the State. Join the
team effort as we "close the gap".
September
September 4 - Legends of Superior Trail
The Arizona Trail Association (ATA), the City of Superior, AZ, and Tonto National
Forest will sponsor and conduct a work event on Saturday, 4 September 2010 to
continue construction of the the Legends of Superior Trail. This trail will be
an access trail to the Arizona National Scenic Trail as well as a local history
highlighting route. All are welcomed to come and enjoy the work and company
during these events. No prior experience is required. If you can join us, please
do wear long sleeves and pants and sturdy boots/shoes and a hat. Also, please
bring heavy work gloves, sunscreen and energy snacks.
We will assemble by not later than 7:30 AM each morning at the city airstrip
which is just to the west edge of town on the south side of US Hwy 60. There is
a large flagstone sign with the name of the city on it at this assembly area.
We will cease work by noon, at which time lunch will be provided.
If you have any questions, please contact Laddie Cox of the ATA at
laddie.cox"at"comcast.net
or 520-579-3485 or 520-780-4864. Or contact Mila Lira at
mlira"at"miracleexecutiveservices.com
or 520-827-0676.
September 18 - Legends of Superior Trail
The Arizona Trail Association (ATA), the City of Superior, AZ, and Tonto National
Forest will sponsor and conduct a work event on Saturday, 18 September 2010 to
continue construction of the the Legends of Superior Trail. This trail will be
an access trail to the Arizona National Scenic Trail as well as a local history
highlighting route. All are welcomed to come and enjoy the work and company
during these events. No prior experience is required. If you can join us, please
do wear long sleeves and pants and sturdy boots/shoes and a hat. Also, please
bring heavy work gloves, sunscreen and energy snacks.
We will assemble by not later than 7:30 AM each morning at the city airstrip
which is just to the west edge of town on the south side of US Hwy 60. There is
a large flagstone sign with the name of the city on it at this assembly area.
We will cease work by noon, at which time lunch will be provided.
If you have any questions, please contact Laddie Cox of the ATA at
laddie.cox"at"comcast.net
or 520-579-3485 or 520-780-4864. Or contact Mila Lira at
mlira"at"miracleexecutiveservices.com
or 520-827-0676.
September 24-26 - ATA Members Rendezvous
Mark your calendars now for the ATA’s Annual Members Rendezvous. It will be held
from Friday September 24th to Sunday September 26th at, of course, the Mormon Lake Lodge.
It’s always a great weekend at the Rendezvous. Details and registration information
can be found on the rendezvous page.
October
October 16 - Trail Construction/Maintenance Class
The Arizona Trail Association and the Volunteers for Outdoors Arizona, hosted by
the Payson Ranger District of the Tonto National Forest, will present a one-day
(8-hour) training session of basic trail construction and maintenance on Saturday,
16 October 2010.
This mostly on-the-ground, hands-on training will be presented at the Pine Trailhead
on the Arizona Trail and the Highline Trail. The Pine Trailhead is located
about 0.6 of a mile south of Pine, AZ and about 20 minutes northwest of Payson,
Arizona via SRs 87/260.
To register for this training, please contact Debbie at the ATA office using the
phone number or e-mail address at the bottom of this page. Please include your
name, your telephone numbers and e-mail address in your request for registration.
This will allow us to send you a memorandum with additional useful information
about the training.
Registration is to be limited to about 20 participants and will be on a
first-come-first-served basis. However, persons who register beyond 20 will
be added to a stand-by roster. Those on the stand-by roster will be notified
if there are any cancellations which will open up a training space.
If you have any questions about this training, please contact Laddie Cox at 520-579-3485 or
laddie.cox"at"comcast.net
October 17 - Segment Steward Workshop
The Arizona Trail Association (ATA), hosted by the Payson Ranger District of the Tonto
National Forest, will present a workshop for ATA Arizona National Scenic Trail (AZT)
Segment Stewards on Sunday, 17 October 2010.
The workshop will be held at the Payson Ranger District Headquarters, 1009 E. Highway
260, Payson, AZ 85541, starting at 8 AM and ending at 12 PM. The primary purposes of
the workshop are:
1.) To distribute, to those who have yet to receive it, and to review the "Handbook
for Arizona Trail Segment Stewards" with all of the attachments.
2.) To provide an opportunity to all ATA AZT Segment Stewards to meet with their
cohorts and to discuss, among other topics, mutual trail or association related issues,
procedures and concerns, and lessons learned.
Attendance at this workshop will fulfill the requirement expressed in the 'Training
& Meetings' paragraph of the "ATA Segment Steward Agreement Form". All Segment Stewards
who have not previously attended a session of this recurring workshop are especially
encouraged to attend this one.
To register for this workshop, please contact Debbie at the ATA office using the phone
number or e-mail address at the bottom of this page.
Please give her your telephone number and e-mail address and/or mailing address so that
additional information about this workshop may be sent to you. It is recommended that
you talk this over with your Regional Steward as well.
October 23-24 - Saddle Mountain
Please join us in clearing a remote section of passage 22 south of the Mt Peeley Trailhead.
The majority of the work will be with loppers and small handsaws. There will be no heavy
tools to carry and no heavy lifting. There is, however, a 1/2 mile hike from the trailhead
to the junction with the AZT.
As with all work events safety is the primary concern. Therefore, long sleeve shirts,
long pants, gloves, sturdy shoes and some type of eyewear is recommended. All tools will
be provided on site. All volunteers should bring a minimum of 3 liters of water and
lunch and snacks for the day.
Camping is available on Friday and Saturday nights for those who wish to stay overnight.
All volunteers need to bring their own camping gear, food, and water. Snacks and
refreshments will be provided at the end of the day.
CAMPING
Directions from the south: Take State Route 87 (Beeline Highway) from the
Phoenix area and turn left at milepost 222 1/2 (Sycamore Creek). Follow this road for
1 mile and the camp is on the left.
Directions from the north: Take State Route 87 (Beeline Highway) south bound
from Payson and turn right at milepost 222 1/2 (Sycamore Creek). Follow this road for
1 mile and the camp is on the left.
NOT CAMPING
If you are not camping, we will meet at the campsite at 7 AM on Saturday and Sunday
morning.
Any questions call Pat O'Connell at 480-510-5902 or email (poconnell3"at"yahoo.com).
November
December
Please contact the event coordinator for more information
about the work event (time & location). Locations listed above are
subject to change, and exact locations may not be known at the time
of the calendar printing. Multiple day projects - volunteers are
welcome any day, or all days (unless backpacking/riding to the
site is required).
ATA provides all tools. Please bring work gloves, water, and lunch.
We recommend that you wear sturdy boots, long sleeves and pants,
sunscreen, and a hat. Overnight camping is often primitive (no
facilities). Please bring your own camping/backpacking equipment and
food (unless otherwise noted).
Trail maintenance and construction may include any of the following:
brushing (pruning vegetation), removing rock & debris, signing,
building rock cairns; construction or improvement of: trail tread,
erosion control structures (water bars, drainage dips), switchbacks,
removing stumps/roots, etc. Difficulty of work is easy to moderate,
distance to work site should also be considered. Work event coordinators
will provide instruction.
To receive an updated calendar or add an event, please contact
the Arizona Trail Association:
Phone: (602) 252-4794
FAX: (602) 278-6699
E-mail: 
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