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29th Annual National Trail Trek

Registration Opens:
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

Cost $75 

Event Full - Registration Closed

​Event Date:
Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025

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Mandatory Event Packet Pick-up will be at the South Mountain Visitor Center (10409 S. Central Ave)

on Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Thank you for your interest in joining us for the 29^th Annual National Trail Trek (NTT) which celebrates South Mountain's "National Trail", a historic and beautiful trail that stretches from Pima Canyon, located at the easternmost edge of the mountain, to the ridgeline at San Juan Lookout, which lies on the western edge of the park. The 15.5-mile hike will expose you to hundreds of variations of Sonoran desert flora and the provide the chance to witness the abundant wildlife native to South Mountain. 

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Commemorative Shirt Included

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Know Before You Go:

• South Mountain Park and Preserve Trail Trek Map
  

• Average hiking time is 5 to 6 hours for the 15.5 mile trek.

• Participants are advised to be rested, hydrate adequately, wear appropriate hiking shoes and attire, and to remember when hiking, to "Take a Hike. Do it Right."​

• All participants must report to the South Mountain Visitor Center (10409 S. Central Ave), formerly South Mountain Environmental Education Center, on the day of the event to pick up their wristband. Participants must have a wristband to access the bus/lunch/shuttle back to their vehicle after the event. There are no exceptions to this policy.​

• Participants may arrive as early as 5:30 a.m. to pick up wristbands and enjoy breakfast and coffee. Shuttle schedule is listed below. The event ends at approximately 5:00 p.m. Hikers must arrive at the lunch location by 1:30 p.m. to complete the hike on time. Hikers arriving after this time will be shuttled from Telegraph Pass to the Activity Complex. Those wishing to  complete the hike after 1:30 p.m. must hike on the Bajada Trail from the trail's end at San Juan Lookout and provide their own transportation to their personal vehicle at the Activity Complex. 
  

• Shuttles: The first shuttle is scheduled to leave from the South Mountain Visitor Center at 6:05 a.m., shuttles will depart in 10-minute increments thereafter. The last shuttle is scheduled to leave by 7:05 a.m., no exceptions.                                                                                                                                       ​Shuttle times: 6:05 a.m. 6:15 a.m. 6:25 a.m. 6:35 a.m. 6:45 a.m. 6:55 a.m. 7:05 a.m.​

• The shuttles that will transport you from the South Mountain Visitor Center​ to Pima Canyon Trailhead (4500 E. Pima Canyon Road, Phoenix, 85044) will travel approximately 10 miles, with a ride time of 25 minutes. The shuttles returning you from the end point to the Activity Complex's parking area will travel approximately 5.5 miles, with a ride time of 15 minutes.​​​​​​
  

• Additional questions? Contact ntt@phoenix.gov

• Thank you for your participation and support. Our Team is looking forward to supporting you in this fun and challenging event! ​