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The Arizona National Scenic Trail is an 800 mile long trail that stretches from the Arizona / Mexico border to the Arizona / Utah border.
 
The Arizona National Scenic Trail is an 800 mile long trail that stretches from the Arizona / Mexico border to the Arizona / Utah border.
  
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== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
  
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Length:
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'''Length:''' {{convert|1287|km|mi|0|abbr=on}}
  
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Standard direction(s) of travel: <!-- nobo, sobo, etc. --> Northbound in the spring, Southbound in the fall
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'''Standard direction(s) of travel:''' <!-- nobo, sobo, etc. --> Northbound in the spring, Southbound in the fall
  
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Season: Spring and Fall
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'''Season:''' Spring (nobo) and Fall (sobo)<ref>https://thetrek.co/the-best-time-of-year-to-hike-these-23-popular-long-trails/</ref>
  
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Trail Association: <!-- link to article of trail org --> [https://aztrail.org/ Arizona Trail Association]
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'''Trail Association:''' <!-- link to article of trail org --> [https://aztrail.org/ Arizona Trail Association]
  
 
== Permits and Regulations ==
 
== Permits and Regulations ==
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* Arizona Trail Association's Closures and Reroutes page: https://aztrail.org/category/closures-reroutes/
 
* Arizona Trail Association's Closures and Reroutes page: https://aztrail.org/category/closures-reroutes/
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* Backcountry permits are required in Saguaro National Park and Grand Canyon National Park
  
 
== Maps ==
 
== Maps ==
 
=== Online Maps ===
 
=== Online Maps ===
 
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* [https://www.longtrailsmap.net/arizona-trail/map AZT on LongTrailsMap.net]
  
 
=== Printed Maps ===
 
=== Printed Maps ===
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* https://warspite.wordpress.com/2019/12/29/silvers-guide-to-the-arizona-trail/
 
* https://warspite.wordpress.com/2019/12/29/silvers-guide-to-the-arizona-trail/
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* [http://backpackingroutes.com/the-arizona-trail/ Arizona Trail guide on BackpackingRoutes.com]
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* [http://backpackingroutes.com/arizona-trail-resupply-guide/ Resupply guide]
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* [http://backpackingroutes.com/arizona-trail-shuttle-services/ Shuttles]
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* [https://words.helder.land/davids-arizona-trail-azt-thru-hike-notes-8b8316f37df2 David's Arizona Trail Thruhike Notes]
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* [https://thetrek.co/the-ultimate-guide-to-resupply-and-towns-on-the-arizona-trail/ Resupply Guide]
  
 
=== Apps ===
 
=== Apps ===
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== Weather ==
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== Weather and Seasonality ==
 
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'''Northbound''' hikers generally depart the southern terminus during March or early April. Hikers starting too early will find abundant snow and cold weather in southern Arizona's "Sky Island" mountain ranges (Huachucas, Rincones, Catalinas), while hikers leaving too late will face oppressive heat in the low desert areas surrounding Tucson and the Gila River area. Northbounders generally complete their treks in late April or May. In high snow years and/or the early season, large parts of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and the Kaibab Plateau may still be snowbound.
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'''Southbound''' hikers hikers generally leave the northern terminus in mid-late September, after monsoon season has wound down. As the weather cools, they drop off the Mogollon Rim into warmer climes. The sky islands may still be chilly, but weather is generally pleasant, though with greater wildfire risk than in the spring. Most southbound hikers will finish at the southern terminus in November.
  
 
== Resupply Locations ==
 
== Resupply Locations ==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20220701105727/https://freeoutside.com/thru-hiking-resources/hiking-the-arizona-trail-an-overview/arizona-trail-resupply-guide/ AZT Resupply Locations guide on freeoutside.com]
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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  ! Location
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  ! data-sort-type=number | Nobo Mile (km / mi)
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  ! data-sort-type=number | Distance from Trail (km / mi)
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  | [[Patagonia, Arizona|Patagonia]]<ref name="bpr">https://backpackingroutes.com/arizona-trail-resupply-guide/</ref>
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  | {{convert|82.4|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | On trail
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|-
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  | [[Vail, Arizona|Vail]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|181.2|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|10.1|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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|-
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  | [[Colossal Cave Mountain Park, Arizona|Colossal Cave Mountain Park]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|191.5|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|1.6|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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|-
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  | [[Tuscon, Arizona|Tuscon]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|260.1|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|19.3|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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|-
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  | [[Summerhaven, Arizona|Summerhaven]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|296.0|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | On trail
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  | [[High Jinks Ranch, Arizona|High Jinks Ranch]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|316.1|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | On trail
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  | [[Oracle, Arizona|Oracle]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|319.0|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|6.4|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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|-
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  | [[Kearny, Arizona|Kearny]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|422.8|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|11.6|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | [[Superior, Arizona|Superior]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|483.6|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|8.0|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | [[Roosevelt Lake Marina, Arizona|Roosevelt Lake Marina]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|555.7|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|1.6|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | [[Payson, Arizona|Payson]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|622.3|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|48.3|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | [[Pine, Arizona|Pine]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|741.3|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|4.8|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | [[Mormon Lake, Arizona|Mormon Lake]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|857.6|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|1.6|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | [[Flagstaff, Arizona|Flagstaff]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|917.3|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | On trail
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  | [[Tusayan, Arizona|Tusayan]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|1100.3|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | On trail
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  | [[Grand Canyon South Rim, Arizona|Grand Canyon South Rim]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|1106.7|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|1.9|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | [[Jacob Lake, Arizona|Jacob Lake]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|1225.8|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|3.9|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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|}
  
 
== Geographic Features ==
 
== Geographic Features ==
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* [https://www.reddit.com/r/arizonatrail Arizona Trail subreddit]
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==

Latest revision as of 18:03, 15 December 2022

The Arizona National Scenic Trail is an 800 mile long trail that stretches from the Arizona / Mexico border to the Arizona / Utah border.

It is maintained by the Arizona Trail Association.

Overview

Length: 1,287 km (800 mi)

Standard direction(s) of travel: Northbound in the spring, Southbound in the fall

Season: Spring (nobo) and Fall (sobo)[1]

Trail Association: Arizona Trail Association

Permits and Regulations

Maps

Online Maps

Printed Maps

Information Resources

Websites

Apps

Guidebooks

Other

Sections

Water

Weather and Seasonality

Northbound hikers generally depart the southern terminus during March or early April. Hikers starting too early will find abundant snow and cold weather in southern Arizona's "Sky Island" mountain ranges (Huachucas, Rincones, Catalinas), while hikers leaving too late will face oppressive heat in the low desert areas surrounding Tucson and the Gila River area. Northbounders generally complete their treks in late April or May. In high snow years and/or the early season, large parts of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and the Kaibab Plateau may still be snowbound.

Southbound hikers hikers generally leave the northern terminus in mid-late September, after monsoon season has wound down. As the weather cools, they drop off the Mogollon Rim into warmer climes. The sky islands may still be chilly, but weather is generally pleasant, though with greater wildfire risk than in the spring. Most southbound hikers will finish at the southern terminus in November.

Resupply Locations

Location Nobo Mile (km / mi) Distance from Trail (km / mi)
Patagonia[2] 82.4 km (51.2 mi) On trail
Vail[2] 181.2 km (112.6 mi) 10.1 km (6.3 mi)
Colossal Cave Mountain Park[2] 191.5 km (119.0 mi) 1.6 km (1.0 mi)
Tuscon[2] 260.1 km (161.6 mi) 19.3 km (12.0 mi)
Summerhaven[2] 296.0 km (183.9 mi) On trail
High Jinks Ranch[2] 316.1 km (196.4 mi) On trail
Oracle[2] 319.0 km (198.2 mi) 6.4 km (4.0 mi)
Kearny[2] 422.8 km (262.7 mi) 11.6 km (7.2 mi)
Superior[2] 483.6 km (300.5 mi) 8.0 km (5.0 mi)
Roosevelt Lake Marina[2] 555.7 km (345.3 mi) 1.6 km (1.0 mi)
Payson[2] 622.3 km (386.7 mi) 48.3 km (30.0 mi)
Pine[2] 741.3 km (460.6 mi) 4.8 km (3.0 mi)
Mormon Lake[2] 857.6 km (532.9 mi) 1.6 km (1.0 mi)
Flagstaff[2] 917.3 km (570.0 mi) On trail
Tusayan[2] 1,100.3 km (683.7 mi) On trail
Grand Canyon South Rim[2] 1,106.7 km (687.7 mi) 1.9 km (1.2 mi)
Jacob Lake[2] 1,225.8 km (761.7 mi) 3.9 km (2.4 mi)

Geographic Features

Administrative Territories

Online Communities

References

  1. ↑ https://thetrek.co/the-best-time-of-year-to-hike-these-23-popular-long-trails/
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 https://backpackingroutes.com/arizona-trail-resupply-guide/

External Links

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