Where Arizonans go to talk trails
2024 Summit
Oct 25-26 - 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
Our inaugural Summit in 2020 was attended by over 100 members of the trails community. 2022 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.
2024 Summit Sponsors
We are grateful for the support our community has shown the Network for AZ Trails.
The 2024 Summit is Sponsored by:
2024 Agenda
Friday, Oct 25
11:30a - Networking Lunch and Adaptive Equipment Demonstration
1:00p - Welcome and Round-Robin Introductions
2:00p - Cross-Jurisdictional Trails Planning Panel
USFS Region 3 • Great Western Trail · Maricopa Trail • Sun Corridor Trail • AZ Alpine Trail • Prescott Circle Trail
3:15p - Policy Updates and Legislation
BLM Blueprint for 21st Century Outdoor Recreation • AZGFD OHV Rules and Guidance
4:00p - Network for AZ Trails Goals Session I
6:30p - Star Party and Networking Event -
Cassiopeia Observatory, Dead Horse Ranch State Park
Saturday, Oct 26
7:00a - Coffee, Snacks and Trail Talk
8:00a - Welcome and Outdoor Recreation in Arizona Panel
Arizona Office of Tourism • Arizona State Parks & Trails • Network for AZ Trails
9:00a - Exploring Successful Strategies - Trails Cafe Presentations & Discussion
Cooperative Planning for Cultural Interpretation and Education • Trails and Environmental Considerations • Youth Engagement • AZ Project Successes • Dark Skies and Community Health • Training and Shared Education Resources • Trail Management Monitoring • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
11:00a - Network for AZ Trails Goals Session II
12:00p - Raffle