Thetrek iconThetrekSep 26, 2026

The AZT Is Calling: My Next Thru-Hike

I've had the AZT on my bucket list for a couple of years, and a big part of its appeal for me is experiencing a new desert area. When I started looking into the AZT, I was immediately drawn to the idea of spending a month and a half exploring Arizona on foot.

The AZT Is Calling: My Next Thru-Hike

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I've had the AZT on my bucket list for a couple of years, and a big part of its appeal for me is experiencing a new desert area.

When I started looking into the AZT, I was immediately drawn to the idea of spending a month and a half exploring Arizona on foot.

Starting at the end of September, I'll be thru-hiking the Arizona Trail!

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I've had the AZT on my bucket list for a couple of years, and a big part of its appeal for me is experiencing a new desert area. When I started looking into the AZT, I was immediately drawn to the idea of spending a month and a half exploring Arizona on foot. Starting at the end of September, I'll be thru-hiking the Arizona Trail!

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Starting at the end of September, I'll be thru-hiking the Arizona Trail! The AZT isn't just miles and miles of desert.

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