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A Coalition of Non-motorized Trail Users
Creating Trails & Save Outdoor Spaces
As an organization we are concerned not only with building and maintaining sustainable trails, we are partners in creating safe outdoor spaces for our citizens and visitors to enjoy. As the municipalities grow, so does the traffic on our trail systems. YTA has a goal of increasing community awareness of trail etiquette, trail safety, user education, and continuing our practice of maintaining our trails at a sustainable standard.
You
Donate
As a very small entity with limited resources (but hard working volunteers) we need financial help in reaching these goals. So much of what needs to be done, requires marketing, publicity, and publications.
We Write
Grants
Our goal is to turn every dollar you donate into more funds by researching and writing grants for projects to continue the endless work to maintain and improve our trail systems.
Support
Trails
For example, in 2018, we received a grant for $12,824 for connectivity improvements to the Peavine Trail from Prescott to Chino Valley and $6,000 to provide a kiosk in the Dexter Neighborhood Community Garden.
Our major donors & supporters
We would like to thank these individuals and organizations for sharing our vision of protecting and preserving trails in our area.
Jill Anderson
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Dianne Echazabal
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David Fero
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Dave Fizzell
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Susie Hehlen
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Ann Hendrickson and William Otto
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Susan Lucas
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Joyce Mackin
Jan Mallon
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Jim Pessin
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Bryon and Sally Prinzmetal
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Nigel Reynolds
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George Sheats
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Don Swetlik
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Bill Stafford
Proud Founders of
Prescott Circle Trail
The Prescott Circle Trail is a network of our best non-motorized trails that combine to make a 54 mile loop around Prescott. The PCT is jointly managed by the City of Prescott (25 miles) and Prescott National Forest (29 miles). The trail comes as close as three miles to downtown Prescott and is easily accessible with 15 trailheads along its length. A lap of the PCT has about 6000 feet of elevation gain and can be enjoyed as an adventurous one or two day trip or a multi-day trip over a period of days, weeks or months. Three of Prescott’s four seasons – spring, summer, and fall – offer superb conditions on the PCT.
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Current News & Events
YTA partnered with BCHCAZ to host a volunteer work day on trail #1937 of the Almosta Trail System. The kick-off to a major restoration project. A beautiful day in a beautiful location in Williamson Valley.
A few more photos of the fantastic Spruce Mountain 307 volunteers on 0925 National Trails Day!
Hiked 307 today Saturday 10/09 Wow‼️Great job‼️
ALMOSTA TRAIL SYSTEM WORKDAY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16TH. 7:45am-12:00pm
Help us conduct trail maintenance on Jim Higgs trail #1937! Back Country Horsemen of Central Arizona and Yavapai Trails Association are partnering on this trail renovation project.
Please RSVP to yavapai.trails@gmail.com by 10/13.
▪ Where: Chevron Station, 4155 Outer Loop Rd, Prescott, AZ 86305
▪ When : 7:45am-12:00pm
▪ Meeting Location: From its intersection with Pioneer Parkway, drive 7 miles north on Williamson Valley Road (County Road 5). The Chevron gas station is on the right with plenty of parking. A shuttle will be arranged to the trailhead.
▪ Please arrive promptly and come prepared with long sleeves, long
pants, eye protection, sturdy work boots, snacks and water.
Leather gloves, tools, and hard hats are provided if needed.
▪ Masks are required for the morning safety briefing
▪ Physical distancing will be maintained throughout the event
▪ Participants under 18 must have parent/guardian permission prior to
event, please email michael.z.reveile@usda.gov for details.
Refreshments will be provided by Yavapai Trails Association. Please RSVP to yavapai.trails@gmail.comby 10/13.
A good turn out for National Public Lands Day! Volunteers furthered the Groom Creek Loop Trail restoration project. Our trail systems within Yavapai County are heavily dependent on volunteer work efforts. Kudos to all that participated!
Thank you!
18,000 pounds of rock, 265 hours of volunteer labor and we completed a serious rock restoration project on Groom Creek Loop Trail #307. YTA is hosting 3 more work days on the 17, 18 and 25th of Sept. Sign up to come out and give a favorite trail some pay back. Yavapai.trails@gmail.com. Many thanks to all who have been working so hard on this project.
The 2021 Skull Valley Loop Challenge is held in honor of past President of Prescott Alternative Transportation George Sheats, consummate volunteer and inspirational organizer of volunteers. With his energy, humor, knowledge, & financial support, he has been a legendary force for good within countless local organizations-his legacy of contributions to the Yavapai County community are vast and enduring.
Prescott Mountain Bike Alliance (PMBA) invites you to celebrate George at the 2021 start/finish line, by cheering the SVLC riders in!
WHERE: the lot next to the Chamber of Commerce, corner of Goodwin/Montezuma streets
WHEN: Sunday 9/19 from 8:30am-1pm
BRING: camp chairs/pop ups for comfort/shade, noisemakers for cheering
@outlawdonutsinc and @bomberscoffee will have food/beverages available for purchase 😍
Ride the ride September 19th!
SVLChallenge.com
After two days of work, we spent 240 hours of volunteer time, moved 16,500 pounds of rock, and greatly restored a small segment of #307. We have three more volunteer work days coming up: Sept 17, 18, and 25th. Sign up to join a very rewarding trail volunteer experience: Yavapai.trails@gmail.com
Thank you to Jersey Mike's Subs on Whipple Street for donating great subs to feed this hard working crew on both days! Steve and Syndie Wolsey are generous supporters of our community.
First day on Groom Creek Loop Trail for the two day Rock Work Training workshop for trail volunteers. A long hard day. Back at it tomorrow. YTA is pleased to offer this training program. This group will become part of a new trail crew dedicated to rock work projects on both Forest and City trails.
