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The Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club tries to maintain these links as accurately as possible and to verify that they are appropriate to our club and to the viewer. However, problems can occur because of the sheer volume of information provided, the fact that phone numbers do change, websites become obsolete, or some websites may provide links to other sites that we don't approve of, but may not be aware of. Please inform us of any inaccuracies or problems that you encounter while checking out this page.

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     Pages by AZHC Members

  • Photo Pages – by Joe Orman
    Photography and Astronomy meet, in the middle ground between Art and Science.
  • Goldfield Mountains – by Ted Tenny
    If you are seeking a mountaintop experience, you’ll find it in the Goldfields.
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     Parks, Monuments, and Forests

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     Arizona Related Links

  • Arizona Outdoor Recreation and Active Travel Resources!GORP
  • Arizona Public Lands Information Center – call (602) 417-9300 if you have a question about hunting, fishing, hiking or camping or almost any outdoor-oriented subject. No web site, but their address is: 222 N. Central Ave, Phoenix. They have a gift shop where you can buy a wide variety of books, maps, posters and lots of free brochures, licenses and permits. Hours are 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
  • Arizona Rivers – from the American Whitewater Affiliation.
  • Arizona Road Conditions or call 1-888-411-7623 for ADOT Trailmaster statewide road condition information (enter road number and hit the # key)
  • Arizona Trail Association The Arizona Trail Association is a membership organization, seeking active supporters of the Trail, coordinating volunteers, and providing other essential services to the Arizona Trail project.
  • Arizona Wilderness areas – Jumping point for the variety of wilderness areas in AZ, provided by GORP.
  • AZ National Forests – Jumping point for the National Forests in AZ, provided by GORP.
  • Bureau of Land Management – Arizona programs, information, resources.
  • Coyote Buttes — a striking geological formation of the Colorado plateau. More specifically, they are scattered in the Paria Wilderness Area, straddling Utah and Arizona, north of the Grand Canyon.
  • Friends of Sonoita Creek — Sonoita Creek is a rare riparian area in Southeast Arizona with natural beauty and an extensive variety of plants and animals.
  • Goldfield Mountains – Hikers who visit the Goldfields experience a land of intricate and spectacular volcanic formations, ridges, canyons, arches, and a charming and vivacious upper Sonoran ecosystem.
  • GrandCanyonVideos.com – Great adventure pictures by Tom Hagstrom
  • Bill Leverton’s travelsw dot com – A resource for the independent traveller in the southwest.
  • Red Rock Country – The colorful collection of buttes, pinnacles, mesas and canyons surrounding Sedona is famous the world around for its red rocks.
  • Southwest Area Wildland Fire Operation – information on wildland fire activity in Arizona and New Mexico.
  • The Squaw Peak Hiker (Piestewa Peak Hiker) – This site is dedicated to the hikers of the Phoenix Mountains Park and Recreation Area.
  • Superstition Mountain Museum – Everything you wanted to know about the Superstition Mountains and the Lost Dutchman Mine.
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     Hiking and Camping Information

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     Education

  • Old Pueblo Archaeology Center – seeks to foster understanding and appreciation of southwestern archaeological and historical sites and traditional cultures by conducting scientific research, preservation, and public interpretation projects.
  • TerraServer – maps and aerial photography of Arizona and the 48 states.
  • Arizona Regional Image Archive – imagery and free downloadable topographic maps of Arizona.
  • Global Positioning System Overview by Peter H. Dana.
  • How to use a compass – Author Kjetil Kjernsmos provides an illustrated guide on how to really use a compass to find your way in the woods.
  • Mountain Lion Action Plan – What if you meet one on the trail? In 2004, the department held three public workshops to take public input on a draft protocol for responding to human-mountain lion encounters.
  • School of Renewable Natural Resources (SRNR) – located in the College of Agriculture at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona.
  • Leave No Trace – The mission of is to promote and inspire responsible outdoor recreation through education, research, and partnership.
  • The Lightweight Backpacker  – you’ll find the basic "Pack Light" philosophy.
  • Backpack Packing Instructions – Weight distribution matters!
  • Zen Backpacking Stoves – For backpackers wishing to take on the challenges of the wilds, they can do so and still enjoy a hot brew or freshly cooked meal without needing to rub two sticks together.
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     Reading Material and Resources

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     Products and Services

  • Arizona Hiking Shack – On-Line Catalog of outdoor equipment.
  • Campmore – equipment for camping, backpacking, bicycling and more.
  • REI – Gear for hiking, climbing, backpacking, camping, biking
  • MSR – Mountain Safety Research, Inc
  • Tents, Camping Equipment and Camping – Everything you wanted to know about camping tents. Check out these free articles on tents and camping.
  • C&C Outdoors – Featuring a growing number of name brand products for your outdoor needs! Free Shipping on lots of items. Use the following promotion code to receive an additional 10% on your order: AZ-Trailblazers.
  • Country Camping Fun – We have lots of items for your camping needs. Eureka tents, hunting knives (Kershaw, Coldsteel, etc), cots, sleeping bags, lanterns, binoculars(Bushnell and Nikon) and much more.
  • RJ Adventures – We sell Trail map guide books, for hiking, biking (road/mountain), climbing, camping, skiing, kayaking and lots more outdoor activities including survival information.
  • Roughgear.com – Trail tested gear for the outdoors. Categories of products such as “Survival”, “Portable Solar Power”, “Personal Locator Beacons”, “Protective Cases and Bags” and more.
  • Shop-of-Hiking.com – Hiking Equipment, Hiking Boots, Camping Tents, Camping Gear, Hiking Poles, Hiking Clothes, GPS Devices and all other possible Hiking Gear.
  • Backwoods Camping Supplies – We are commited to providing high quality and affordable prices on camping equipment and supplies to the backwoods camping enthusiast as well as the weekend camper.
  • Hydration-Backpacks.com – A source for Camelbak Hydration Backpacks, plus many alternative backpack options for easy comparisons.
  • Trail Tents.com – Providing Backpacking tents for your 4 season tent hiking or extreme climbing adventures.
  • Family Tent Camping – We understand your family camping tent is the most important piece of camping equipment.
  • Year Around Camping – High quality top of the line camping equipment from people who really care. Tents, Backpacks, mummy bags, sleeping bags, and Duffel bags for the year around.
  • Fuel for Adventure — your online source for healthy backpacking food, hydration systems, survival kits, camping gear and outdoor information.
  • Dad’s Jerky L.L.C. – Absolutely the world’s best sirloin steak jerky! We also offer dried fruits, nuts, trail mix and granola.
  • Garmin — leader in Global Positioning System (GPS) technology
  • Adventure GPS Products — the latest GPS receivers, software, and accessories for traveling in the wilderness, and driving in your car.
  • Outdoor Review – The online resource for outdoor enthusiasts including consumer-generated gear reviews as well as trail reviews, a photo gallery, marketplace, message boards and more.
  • The Best Hikes in Sedona – by Jim Cassidy. These guides will take you to the spots only the locals know.
  • Geronimo Trail Guest Ranch – is a family run ranch located at 6700 feet in the Black Range Mountains of New Mexico. Our ranch is a great getaway destination with a serene and pristine environment.
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     Clubs and Organizations

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updated May 1, 2008