SEDONA RED ROCK TRAIL FUND

Develops large-scale trail systems such as the Turkey Creek Trail System, which includes 21.2 miles of new non-motorized trails, rerouting 1.72 miles of existing trails, adopting 10.38 miles of social trails, and closing/naturalizing 10.42 miles of social trails. The first phase, including the Del Sol trail, is now open.

Provides a 6-panel trail guide titled "Maximize Your Fun on the Trails" to help visitors and residents plan and prepare for trail experiences, including guidance on dog safety and Leave No Trace practices.

Provides approximately $700,000 per year to support trail maintenance, enhancement, and forest stewardship in the Red Rock Ranger District, including funding for over 60 miles of new trails and contributing over $500,000 to the Cathedral Rock Trail facelift. The organization has raised over $3.5 million total for trail work and funded the construction of 61 miles of new trails, including 7 miles in Fiscal Year 2025.

Raises and allocates funds for trail maintenance, enhancement, and stewardship in the Red Rock Ranger District, having raised over $3.5 million to date. Annually provides approximately $700,000 in support, including $114,000 in FY2024 through the Trail Keeper program, and raised $11,562.90 through the Toast the Trails event.

Hosted the inaugural Toast the Trails fundraising event, which raised $11,562.90 for trail preservation, and co-hosts an annual event for sponsors, city officials, and the US Forest Service to engage stakeholders.

Maintains over 400 miles of non-motorized trails in Sedona's Red Rock Country through physical improvements such as replacing rock steps, installing drainage structures, building retaining walls, closing social trails, installing fencing, renewing interpretive signs, and planting seed balls to prevent erosion. Specific projects include the Turkey Creek Entry Corridor, Doe Mountain Trail, Hardline Trail, and Rector Connector Equestrian Bypass.

Plans, funds, and constructs new non-motorized trails to enhance user experience, improve safety, and distribute trail use. Completed projects include the New Hardline Trail, Rector Connector Equestrian Bypass, Doe Mountain Trail reconstruction, and the Turkey Creek Entry Corridor. The organization has built or adopted over 60 miles of new trails, including 7 miles in FY2025.

Organizes volunteer workdays for trail maintenance at locations such as Yavapai Vista and Turkey Creek, and engages volunteers in replenishing brochure inventory for Trail Champion sponsors. Board members have also coordinated volunteer efforts, such as for the Cathedral Rock Trail Building Project in 2023.

Directly maintains and restores over 400 miles of non-motorized trails in Sedona's Red Rock Country, including rock work, drainage installation, erosion control, social trail closure, and habitat restoration. Projects include the multi-year Cathedral Rock Trail facelift and ongoing maintenance in the Oak Creek watershed.

Distributes a 6-panel trail guide titled "Maximize Your Fun on the Trails" to educate visitors and residents on trail selection, preparation, dog safety, and Leave No Trace practices. Also supports public outreach through volunteer coordination and educational materials.

Organizes and coordinates volunteer workdays for trail maintenance at locations such as Yavapai Vista and Turkey Creek, and supports volunteer-led trail building efforts, including the Cathedral Rock Trail project in 2023.

Maintains key organizational documents including Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, Board Resolutions, and IRS Non-Profit Determination, and makes them publicly available online in PDF format. Also publishes Board Meeting minutes to support transparency.

Maintains organizational transparency by making key documents—including Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, Board Resolutions, IRS Non-Profit Determination, and Board Meeting minutes—publicly available online in PDF format.

Funds trail specialists to design major trail projects to National Park standards and provides specialized training for seasonal crew members to ensure technical quality and sustainability in trail construction and stabilization.

Funds trail specialists who design trail rebuilds to National Park standards and provides specialized training for seasonal crew members, such as for stabilizing the Cathedral Rock Trail.