Trail Community & Events
Adventure is better when shared.
More Than Miles
The best trails connect more than destinations.
They connect people.
Whether you're looking for hiking partners, volunteer opportunities, outdoor events, or simply a community that shares your love of the White Mountains, you're in the right place.
Trail Notes
Trail conditions, stories, stewardship updates, and community news from across the White Mountains.
What's Happening
News and updates from our local outdoor community.
Proposed Recreation Fee Changes
The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests are seeking public comment on proposed recreation fee changes at developed recreation sites across the forests. Several popular White Mountains campgrounds and day-use areas are included in the proposal, with new or increased fees proposed at some locations.
Locally, affected sites include Hannagan, KP Cienega, Lower Juan Miller, Upper Blue and other campgrounds, along with recreation areas at Luna Lake, Big Lake, Crescent Lake and Nelson Reservoir.
Public comments are being accepted through October 31, 2026.
Whether you support the proposed changes, oppose them, or simply want your voice heard, now is the opportunity to weigh in.
📅 October on the Trail
🪓Government Trail #119 Maintenance - Volunteer Opportunity
October 10 • Escudilla
We'll be removing downed trees, building carins, and brushing back overgrowth along this 3-mile trail.
🍂Fall Trails Celebration - Community event
October 16 • Alpine Community Center
Join Alpine Trail Stewards for trail updates, photo contest winners, Trail Trivia, prizes, a silent auction and refreshments. For more information, contact Debbie at 928-245-1210 or debbie@hikesouthwest.com. 🍁
🪓Foote Creek Trail #76 Maintenance - Volunteer Opportunity
October 19 • Hannagan
We'll be removing downed trees and brushing back overgrowth along approx. 4 miles of trail.
Community Spotlight
Showing Up for Trails
This month, our Community Spotlight shines on a growing group of local businesses, organizations and individuals helping make the 2026 Fall Trails Celebration possible.
Trail stewardship reaches far beyond the volunteers carrying saws and tools. It also depends on community members who contribute their time, talents, resources and encouragement to support the work.
With gratitude to:
-
Back Country Horsemen of the White Mountains
-
Bear Wallow Café
-
Bush Valley Craft Club
-
Mullins Blissful Photography
-
Ogle Saddlery
-
The Tackle Shop
-
Mark & Deb Fink
-
Cowboy Up
-
Linda Attarian
The list is still growing, and every contribution matters. Together, these neighbors are helping turn the Fall Trails Celebration into a true community gathering while strengthening the network of people who care for trails throughout the White Mountains.
Would you like to join them? There’s still time to donate an item for the silent auction by emailing Debbie at debbie@hikesouthwest.com. You can also support our volunteers and help purchase much-needed trail equipment by buying the crew a burger.
Thank you for showing up for our trails.