The Official Arizona Trail Website
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Arizona Trail Interactive Map: http://www.aztrail.org/interactive_map.php
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Arizona Trail Passage Information: http://www.aztrail.org/passages/passages.php
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Arizona Trail Water Sources: http://www.aztrail.org/watersources.php
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Arizona Trail App (invaluable to track where you are on the trail and water sources): http://www.aztrail.org/apps.html
Arizona Trail Detailed Passage Spreadsheet
I put together a detailed spreadsheet of each passage that includes miles, access from north and south, options to group passages, water sources, best seasons to hike each section, and total travel time (including drive time) to and from Phoenix. I found this extremely useful when planning each passage and a perfect complement to any section hiker.
Packing List
This is my master packing checklist that I have refined over the years. The first column (2-3 Days) is what we primarily used when hiking The Arizona Trail. The others come in handy when you need different gear. I have outlined several different lists including: 2-3 Days, Summer, Winter, Rain, 4+ Days and Ultra-Light. Depending on how you choose to hike the Arizona Trail, you always want to be prepared and plan ahead.
Gear Recommendations
Below are some of our favorite companies where we bought our backpacking gear.
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ZPacks (backpack, poncho, rain paints): http://www.zpacks.com/
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Western Mountaineering (sleeping bag, jacket, booties): http://www.westernmountaineering.com/
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Thermarest (quality, lightweight sleeping pads): https://www.thermarest.com/
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Arc'teryx (rain pants, jacket, fleece): https://arcteryx.com
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Gore-Tex (waterproof, lightweight jackets): https://www.gore-tex.com/
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Montrail (shoes): https://www.columbia.com/montrail.html
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Icebreaker (socks): http://www.icebreaker.com
Additional Long Trails
If you enjoyed our trip along The Arizona Trail, and are a fan of long hikes, use this map to pick your next adventure on one of America's best long trails.