National Scenic Trail Status

This page contains information and links concerning the ongoing effort to obtain National Scenic Trail status for the Arizona Trail. The Arizona Trail Association considers this a very important designation. It will provide additional protection for the trail, as well as providing national recognition.

NEW Latest Article in the Arizona Daily Star

Tucson's Arizona Daily Star has an article on the Arizona Trail's recent designation of National Scenic Trail status. You can read it on their online service.

Report given to the AZ delegation - Spring, 2007

A copy of the report given to the Arizona delegation in Congress can be downloaded here.

National Scenic Trail Senate Bill

Senate Bill 1304 was introduced by Senators John McCain and Jon Kyl in May of 2007. It was titled the 'Arizona National Scenic Trail Act'. A PDF file of the bill can be viewed here.

National Scenic Trail House Bill

House Bill 2297 was introduced by Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in May of 2007. It was titled the 'Arizona National Scenic Trail Act'. A PDF file of the bill can be viewed here.

National Parks Service Testimony

U.S. Department of the Interior Deputy Director Daniel Wenk gave a speech to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on September 11, 2007. A copy of that speech is available on the ATA website.

ATA Executive Director Testimony

Arizona Trail Association Executive Director Dave Hicks gave a speech at the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources - National Parks Subcommittee on September 11, 2007. A copy of that speech is available on the U.S. Senate website.

National Trails System Act

The text of the National Trails System Act is available on the National Parks Service website.

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