Black Canyon TrailBlack Canyon Trail
October 2007October 2007
Evolution of the TrailEvolution of the Trail
• 1919: The Department of the Interior designated the route as the Black Canyon Stock Driveway
• 1969: Designated as the Black Canyon Trails Area for recreational use
• 1987: The trail corridor was formally dedicated as the Black Canyon Trail, a non-motorized trail
Early ConstructionEarly Construction
• Most of the trail shared historic mining and ranching roads
• From the 1960’s through the 1980’s a few miles of non-motorized single track trail were constructed
• By 1994 most of the existing trail had been identified by signs, although much of the trail was, and still is, on double-track
Birth of a PartnershipBirth of a Partnership
• BLM hired IMBA as trail consultants in 2003 to help design and mark the trail and to help recruit and train volunteers
• Trail building training was offered to volunteers in March 2004 at Ben Avery shooting range north of Phoenix
• Remaining volunteers continued meeting and discussed forming an organization
The ResultThe Result
Design by Jean Anderson
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• All volunteer organization that includes equestrians, mountain bikers, hikers and motorized trail users
• Incorporated as a non-profit corporation in December 2005
• Awarded the 2006 “Take Pride in America” award for a non-profit organization presented by the Department of the Interior
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• Short article in the March, 2007 edition of the National Geographic Explorer magazine
• Night photo of the trail was published in Bike magazine in August, 2007
• Article published in Sweat Magazine in October, 2007
Construction ProgressConstruction Progress
• Little Pan Loop was completed in spring, 2006 (5 mile loop)
• Cheap Shot segment was completed in spring, 2007 (3 miles)
• Horseshoe Bend segment completed in spring, 2007 (1.5 miles)
• Skyline segment will be completed in Nov, 2007 (3 miles)
Construction ProgressConstruction Progress
• 4.5 miles of new single track trail in Maricopa County – 21 miles total
• 10 miles of new single track trail in Yavapai County– The remaining 32 miles in Yavapai
County is double track and older single track
Volunteer HoursVolunteer Hours
• 2004: 250 hrs ($3,500)
• 2005: 467.5 hrs ($6,545)
• 2006: 1015 hrs ($14,210)
• 2007: 1410.5 hrs ($19,747)
Future ConstructionFuture Construction
• Begin work on northern section in fall 2007
• Southern section:– Realign first mile along Deadman Wash– Add two loops near Doe Springs– Connect with Maricopa County Trail System
Upcoming DatesUpcoming Dates
• 2007 Trail Workdays– Oct 6 & 20– Nov 3 & 17– Dec 1 & 15
• Golden Pulaski Ceremony– Jan 12, 2008
Use, Respect and EnjoyUse, Respect and Enjoy
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