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What’s the best kept secret in Arizona?

What’s it take to build and maintain an 800 mile long National Scenic Trail from Mexico to Utah?

Looking for an adventure of a lifetime?

On this episode I chat with Executive Director of the Arizona Trail Association, Matthew Nelson.

The Arizona Trail Association’s Mission is to build, maintain, protect, promote the Trail, engage with the public in working together to care for the Arizona National Scenic Trail. In this conversation, Matthew describes the efforts in progress set out to accomplish this mission.

Matthew takes us on a guided tour of the Arizona Trail highlighting spectacular landscapes, values, and experiences along the way. He shares origins of the trail, describing the process of establishing an 800 mile long passage from Mexico to Utah.

During the conversation Matthew explains the value the Trail brings to the individual, local communities, the State of Arizona, the economy, wildlife, and environment. He makes a case stating the importance of caring for this cultural resource and major artery of Arizona’s $15 billion outdoor recreation industry.

Want to become involved? Listen to learn more about opportunities to participate in caring for the AZT.

Reach out at:

volunteer@aztrail.org

Visit Aztrail.org for upcoming events, programs, trail resources, newsletters, and opportunities to become involved.

Matthew gave a shout out to some other notable organizations worth checking out:

Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists

sdmb.org

@sdmb_org

Torca

www.torca.org

@torqcamtb

County line riders of Catalina

www.countylineriders.org

Tucson saddle club

www.Tucsonsaddleclub.org

Huachuca Hiking Club

@ www.Groups.io

Flagstaff biking organization

www.flagstaffbiking.org

@flagstaffbikingorg

Legends of Superior Trail

Ala Kahakai Trail Association (Hawaii)

@alakahakaitrailassociation

www.Alakahakai.com