Overview maps of the Arizona trail

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#1

Hey everyone.

I’ve just recieved by mail the Arizona official tourist information packet which, as I hoped, included the official state map, and surprise, surprise, this map includes the route of the Arizona trail and even specificaly write about it on one of it sides…
As I found no other overview maps of the trail on the internet, apart form the hand skeched one on azt site, this map should be extremaly usefull for planing logistics.
Best of all, it was totaly free, all I had to do was enter my address in http://www.arizonaguide.com/Request.aspx

and two weeks later I have it… I highly recommend to get this if you planing to hike the AZT…

roni

#2

Since we’re talking about maps, I have a bit of a request.
Does anyone have the map CD and could email me the maps in a .pdf format? I swear to you I would donate the cost amount to the AZTA. I’m leaving on Sunday and they are closed tomorrow!

Read on for lame excuse as to how I got in this situation:

The AZTA has a map CD that has detailed topos of the route. I planned my hike last minute in Alaska before buying a airline special one way ticket to Phoenix-- my point is that I didn’t have time to order the map CD. So I called Debbie at the AZTA and arranged to come in today and pick the CD up so I could go to Kinko’s and print out said maps. I arrived at about 10:30 AM and waited until 2:00 PM outside the office, but to no avail. I left a phone and written message. I can’t blame them for taking this beautiful day off (is it always like this in Phoenix? Wow!), but I’m in a tight spot now. Do you know if the maps are better than in the guidebook?

You guys have been awesome helping me get to the trailhead this weekend, by the way!

Take it easy,
SlowRide

SlowRide

#3

I’ve section hiked about 3/4 of the AZT using only the maps and description in the guidebook. Between the guide book and the markers, cairns, etc, on the trail, I haven’t had a problem finding the trail. I’m not completely recommending this since additional maps, gps, etc are always helpful, but in case you don’t come up with the maps, the guide book will help you get started until you can come up with the other maps that you think might help you. For the first three sections and beyond, from the Mexican border, the trail is doable with the guide book only, in my opinion. Have a great hike!! during a wonderful part of the year.

Jasper

#4

Thank you for the tip on guidebook maps-- it’s what I hoped to hear.

If no maps show up, I may try to finagle a general delivery order if I find the guidebook to be insufficient.

SlowRide

#5

Just remember that a lot has changed in certain passages of the trail since the guidebook was published. The data book is a good way to supplement the guidebook as the mileages are more up to date.

Sirena

#6

Thanks Sirena. I just spoke with Dave at the AZTA and he said the same thing. I now have the data book, guidebook, maps, and some additional beta. He was very kind, and helpful, if a bit shocked by my lack of planning. Sorry Dave! My only defense is that Powell didn’t have a map of the Colorado.

You all on this forum have been so, so helpful. Thank you very much!

SlowRide

#7

My only defense is that Powell didn’t have a map of the Colorado.

He also didn’t have his right arm. (Ok, not causal in that case!)

Have fun.

blisterfree