HELP WANTED
Arizona Trail Stewards
The Arizona National Scenic Trail exists through the hard work of thousands of
dedicated, ambitious men, women and kids who made it happen! You wouldn't
think a 3-foot wide path could require so much nurturing, but 800 miles takes a
bunch. The trail is divided into ~100 segments for maintenance, so a few
more of these special volunteers are needed.
Segment Stewards are the "front line" volunteers who ensure a positive
experience for trail users. Duties include:
- Hiking or riding the trail to as often as necessary to assess conditions
- Routine maintenance (brush removal, tread repair, erosion control, etc.)
- Communication of trail conditions to the ATA and land manager
- Responding to queries from trail users
The Arizona Trail Association provides training and tools to help stewards
make it happen. Stewards also work closely with land management agency staff.
Successful stewards have participated in several work events, and are familiar
with the segment they wish to adopt. They maintain their sections in a
variety of ways - as an ongoing family activity, outings for a group of active
friends and associates, or publicly advertised work events.
If interested, contact one of the Regional Stewards:
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