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The Arizona State Parks Board Announces Designation of 42 New Trails into the State Trails System Trails

(June 1, 2010 - Phoenix, AZ) The Arizona State Parks Board recently designated 42 trails from across Arizona as newly recognized State Trails System trails, adding more than 101 miles of trails to the State Trails System. Nominations for the State Trails System for next year are due July 1, 2010.

"In every corner of Arizona, the State Trails System helps connect Arizona families with the wonders of the outdoors," said Annie McVay, Resource Planner for Arizona State Parks. "These new State Trails System trails, built through partnerships with local communities, stakeholders and agencies will create new opportunities for fitness and stewardship, while creating a lasting legacy for our children and grandchildren."

The Arizona State Trails System was established in the 1970's to recognize and promote non-motorized trails that are of special interest or significance to both Arizona's residents and visitors. Trails offer a wide variety of recreation opportunities from numerous federal, state agencies along with local municipalities, tribal lands and land trusts. The System currently contains over 750 trails and is nearing a total of 4,000 miles.

For a list of all trails in the State Trails System and to learn more about the State Trails Program visit http://azstateparks.com/trails/index.html.

For 2009, the Arizona State Parks Board designated the following 42 trails into the State Trails System (Trail Name, Mileage, Trail Manager):

  • Legends of Superior Trail 6 Town of Superior
  • Black Canyon Heritage Park Interpretive Trail 2 Black Canyon City Community Association
  • Garden Canyon Linear Park Trail 4 City of Sierra Vista
  • Juan Bautista De Anza National Historic Trail 10.25 Anza Trail Coalition
  • Estrella Mountain Regional Park, consisting of:
  • Coldwater Trail 2.9 Maricopa County
  • Gila Trail 0.04 Maricopa County
  • Pederson Trail 8.7 Maricopa County
  • Baseline Trail 2.3 Maricopa County
  • Toothaker Trail 3.7 Maricopa County
  • Usery Mountain Regional Park, consisting of:
  • Moon Rock Trail 1.4 Maricopa County
  • Spillway Trail 1.2 Maricopa County
  • Ruidoso Trail 1.3 Maricopa County
  • County Line Trail 1 Maricopa County
  • Crimson Wash Trail 1 Maricopa County
  • Amigos Wash Trail 1.2 Maricopa County
  • Levee Trail 1.6 Maricopa County
  • Cat's Peak Trail 3.1 Maricopa County
  • McDowell Mountain Regional Park, consisting of:
  • Dixie Mine Trail 5.6 Maricopa County
  • Granite Trail 3.5 Maricopa County
  • North Trail 2.9 Maricopa County
  • Scenic Trail 3.5 Maricopa County
  • Bluff Trail 2.2 Maricopa County
  • Nursery Tank Trail 0.3 Maricopa County
  • Tonto Tank Trail 2.7 Maricopa County
  • San Tan Mountain Park, consisting of:
  • Littleleaf Trail 0.7 Maricopa County
  • Hedgehog Trail 0.9 Maricopa County
  • Stargazer Trail 0.8 Maricopa County
  • Malpais Trail 4.2 Maricopa County
  • White Tanks Regional Park, consisting of:
  • Bajada Trail 1 Maricopa County
  • Cave Creek Regional Park, consisting of:
  • Flume Trail 2.3 Maricopa County
  • Slate Trail 1.6 Maricopa County
  • Spur Cross Regional Park, consisting of:
  • Metate Trail 0.8 Maricopa County
  • Dragonfly Trail 1.9 Maricopa County
  • Elephant Mountain Trail 2.1 Maricopa County
  • Tortuga Trail 1.2 Maricopa County
  • Williams Valley Trails System, consisting of:
  • Valley Bike Trail 2.8 Apache-Sitegreaves National Forest (NF)
  • Isolation Trail 2.3 Apache-Sitegreaves NF
  • Half Moon Trail 3.6 Apache-Sitegreaves NF
  • Yahoo Trail 0.1 Apache-Sitegreaves NF
  • Lookout Meadow Loop 1.3 Apache-Sitegreaves NF
  • High Road Trail 0.4 Apache-Sitegreaves NF
  • Sidewinder Trail 0.9 Apache-Sitegreaves NF

The State Trails System Vision Statement: Arizona's State Trails System is invaluable resource, offering a diversity of quality nonmotorized trails that inspire people to experience the State's magnificent outdoor environment and cultural history.

Please call ahead to find out the latest information about the State Parks by calling (602) 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703) or visit AZStateParks.com. Follow us on twitter.com/AZStateParks.

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