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The Arizona National Scenic Trail (AZT) is a complete non-motorized path, stretching 1300 diverse kilometers (800miles) across Arizona from Mexico to Utah. It links deserts, mountains, canyons, forests, communities and people. It is considered one of the most difficult due to its terrain and the lack of water sources along the way.
We completed the AZT from South to North (called NOBO) in the spring of 2016. It was the center piece during one of our sabbaticals. A stunning trail requiring a fair amount of planning and preparation. We accomplished it without mailing any supplies. Instead we decided to prepare all of our meals (cooked, dehydrated, and vacuum sealed) then created 17 food drops which we placed strategically at outposts or in wilderness areas. The unsupported approach was extremely rewarding! |
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As with other long trails in the US, there is an exhaustive amount of information on line including videos, blogs and websites. One website is mandatory for anyone doing this trail or even sections (called passages) - it is http://www.aztrail.org/ . Sign-up become a member and enjoy the amazing amount of information. Also, don't forget the app for your mobile - incredibly precious for live updates of water supply as you walk the trail.
Links and references:
http://www.aztrail.org/
https://www.longdistancehiker.com/arizona-trail-app/
Links and references:
http://www.aztrail.org/
https://www.longdistancehiker.com/arizona-trail-app/
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our blog
We captured our AZT Journey in the same blog as the Camino Frances and a North America Motorcycle Tour (jusi-adventure.blogspot.com./). We blogged all of our preparation as well as the trip in the blog posts dated between December 2015 and June 2016.
A few pictures from the AzT trip
