Where Arizonans go to talk trails
Oct 24-25 - Cottonwood, AZ
You and I both know that Arizona is one of the premier destinations in the country for trails and outdoor recreation. We work hard as advocates, managers, non-profits and volunteers to keep Arizonans and visitors on the trails and promote sustainable recreation.
What's the Summit all about?
For four years, the Network for Arizona trails has been creating essential space for the trail community in Arizona to come together:
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Space to connect organizations, agencies and peers with similar goals to share resources and knowledge
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Space for advocacy around access, funding and policy on the local, regional, state and national level
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Space to advance specific topics and initiatives that benefit and educate trail users and communities
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Our inaugural Summit in 2020 was attended by over 100 members of the trails community. 2024 once again saw over 100 participants gathered to "talk trail" and elevate trail related recreation in Arizona. This biannual event promises to grow as interest in outdoor recreation opportunities expand!
If you have a passion for trails and are actively engaged in advocacy or volunteerism, we hope you’ll join us.​
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Agenda Summary
Friday, Oct 24
9:30a-11:30a - Pre-session Activities
11:30a - Networking Lunch
1:00p - Welcome and Round-Robin Introductions
1:45p - Walks of a Lifetime - Robert and Martha Manning
2:15p - Trails Are for Everyone (Panel and Roundtable Discussions)
Youth Programming * Developing Stewardship * Developing Trail Funds * Adaptive Trail Use * Motorized Outreach * Large Scale Planning
4:15p - The State of Outdoor Recreation in the State
Arizona Office of Tourism * Arizona State Parks & Trails * Network for AZ Trails
6:30p - Networking Event @ Deadhorse Ranch SP
Trail people, food and drinks!
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Saturday, Oct 25
7:00a - Coffee, Snacks and Trail Talk
8:00a - Successes in a Challenging Time
Project Highlights, Successful Initiatives and Emerging Strategies
9:00a - Exploring Successful Strategies to Address Capacity and Preserve User Experience - Panel and Roundtable Discussions
User Specific Trail Development * Volunteer Patrol *
Motorized Stewardship Programs * Ebikes * Technology for Trail Monitoring *
Non-profit Partnerships
11:15a - Moving the Network Forward
12:00p - Raffle & Wrap-up
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Sunday, Oct 26
8:00a - 4:00p - optional: Universal Trail Assessment Process & High Efficiency Trail Assessment Process Coordination (UTAP/HETAP) Training
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We are grateful for the support our community has shown the Network for AZ Trails.
Learn more about lodging options, room blocks and camping in Cottonwood!