320323063 · AZ ↑ parent cluster ·
research card →

TRAIL RIDERS OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA IN

AZ · EIN 320323063 · $13K rev · operational · advocacy · www.trsaz.org
profile

Trail Riders of Southern Arizona (TRS) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) club promoting safe and responsible off-highway motorcycle recreation through organized rides, racing events, and rider education. The organization hosts recreational trail rides and fundraisers, such as the "There Will Be Dust" event, and supports land stewardship and rider access through collaboration with government agencies and OHV advocacy groups. TRS serves motorcyclists in southern Arizona and contributes to local community causes.

activities · 26

what they do

direct service · 22
  • Conduct post-event cleanup and course maintenance
    Organizes stake recovery rides and workdays to remove course-marking stakes, weeds, and brush from racecourses, ensuring environmental stewardship and positive community relations.
  • Develop and Maintain Recreational Trail Systems Single-Track Trail Development & Maintenance
    Collaborates with the Forest Service to create and maintain extensive networks of single-track trails, such as the Red Spring Trail system, which involved approximately 1,600 volunteer hours. The organization designs recreational trail routes through areas like the Tumacacori Mountains and Buenos Aires National Wildlife Preserve, and maintains a catalog of custom maps, mostly free, available in the Avenza store.
  • Develop and maintain trail systems in collaboration with public agencies Single-Track Trail Development & Maintenance
    Designed and built the Red Spring Trail system in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, contributing approximately 1,600 volunteer hours between 2016 and 2019. Activities include route design, GPS track creation, map generation, and physical trail construction.
  • Developing and Distributing Custom Maps
    Maintains and distributes a catalog of custom maps, primarily free, available through platforms like the Avenza store, to aid in trail navigation for riders.
  • Fundraising for Community Food Banks Food Packing and Distribution Volunteer Programs
    Donates funds, such as a $4,000 cash donation, to local food banks like the East Santa Cruz County Community Food Bank, often in conjunction with recreational events.
  • Host and Prepare for Motorcycle Race Events Endurance Race Event Support & Operations
    Hosts and prepares for motorcycle race events, including the Copper Classic and the San Manuel Copper Classic, which will feature a Sprint Enduro format. Activities include organizing work days to clean up racecourse sections (e.g., removing weeds and brush from the EnduroCross section), conducting stake recovery rides to collect course-marking stakes, and providing AMA Safety Awards for technical inspection.
  • Host the San Manuel Copper Classic race and related events Endurance Race Event Support & Operations
    Organizes the annual San Manuel Copper Classic race, including course preparation, stake recovery rides, cleanup workdays, and participant support such as meals and dry camping. The event features a Sprint Enduro format and includes AMA Safety Awards for technical inspection.
  • Hosting and Preparing for Motorcycle Race Events Endurance Race Event Support & Operations
    Hosts and prepares for motorcycle race events like the Copper Classic and the San Manuel Copper Classic (Sprint Enduro format), including organizing stake recovery rides, cleaning racecourses, and providing support services for participants and volunteers.
  • Hosting and Preparing for the Copper Classic Race Event Endurance Race Event Support & Operations
    Hosts the Copper Classic race event, including preparing the racecourse by organizing work days to clean sections and conducting stake recovery rides after races. The organization also issues AMA Safety Awards for technical inspection at the event and provides amenities for volunteers during preparation days.
  • Organize "There Will Be Dust" recreational trail ride and fundraiser Organized Recreational Trail Rides
    Hosts an annual AMA-sanctioned motorcycle trail ride event limited to 150 riders, featuring multiple route options (Adventure, Dual Sport, off-road dirt bike), meals, raffle, and safety monitoring. The event is held at The Amado Territory in Arizona and serves as a charity fundraiser.
  • Organize Member Recreational Rides
    Organizes recreational rides for members, family, and friends, such as the New Year's Day ride in San Manuel, which typically involves around 50 participants.
  • Organize member recreational rides
    Hosts informal rides for members, family, and friends, such as the New Year's Day ride in San Manuel with approximately 50 participants.
  • Organize the "There Will Be Dust" Recreational Trail Ride & Fundraiser Organized Recreational Trail Rides
    Organizes an annual AMA-sanctioned recreational trail ride for Adventure, Dual Sport, and off-road dirt bike motorcycles, typically limiting participation to 150 riders. The event serves as a fundraiser for local food banks, with past donations including $4,000 to the East Santa Cruz County Community Food Bank. The organization provides GPS tracks, Avenza Maps, gas can transportation, and meals for participants, and implements a check-in/check-out system for safety.
  • Organizing Member Rides
    Organizes recreational rides for members, family, and friends, such as the New Year's Day ride in San Manuel, which has seen participation of approximately 50 individuals.
  • Organizing Recreational Group Rides
    Organizes recreational group rides for members, family, and friends, such as the New Year's Day ride in San Manuel, guiding riders through scenic areas like the Tumacacori Mountains and Buenos Aires National Wildlife Preserve.
  • Organizing the "There Will Be Dust" Recreational Trail Ride & Fundraiser Organized Recreational Trail Rides
    Organizes an annual AMA-sanctioned recreational trail ride for Adventure, Dual Sport, and off-road dirt bike motorcycles, typically limiting participation to 150 riders. This event serves as a fundraiser for the East Santa Cruz County Community Food Bank, to which the organization has donated $4,000.
  • Organizing the "There Will Be Dust" Recreational Trail Ride & Fundraiser Organized Recreational Trail Rides
    Organizes an annual AMA-sanctioned recreational trail ride for Adventure, Dual Sport, and off-road dirt bike motorcycles, typically limited to 150 riders, which also serves as a fundraiser for a local food bank. The event includes multiple routes, GPS navigation, gas can transportation, and meals for participants.
  • Produce and distribute custom trail maps and GPS navigation tools Trail and Route Mapping for Outdoor Recreation
    Creates and shares GPS track files, GPX files, and Avenza Maps for event routes and public trails. Offers free and member-exclusive maps through the Avenza store, supporting rider navigation and access.
  • Provide on-site support services during events Endurance Race Event Support & Operations
    Offers logistical support to riders during events, including gas can transportation to remote locations, meal provision (lunch and dinner via local restaurants), and dry camping access during race preparation days.
  • Providing Custom Maps and GPS Tracks Trail and Route Mapping for Outdoor Recreation
    Maintains a catalog of custom maps, mostly free, available in the Avenza store, and provides GPS track files and Avenza Maps for navigation to event participants.
  • Trail Building and Maintenance Single-Track Trail Development & Maintenance
    Collaborates with the Forest Service to create and maintain single-track trail networks, such as the Red Spring Trail system, contributing significant volunteer hours and developing custom maps and GPS tracks for navigation.
  • Trail System Development and Maintenance Single-Track Trail Development & Maintenance
    Collaborates with the Forest Service to create and maintain extensive single-track trail networks, such as the Red Spring Trail system, which involved approximately 1,600 volunteer hours. The organization also designs recreational trail routes through areas like the Tumacacori Mountains and Buenos Aires National Wildlife Preserve.
capacity building · 4
  • Grant Proposal Development
    Develops and applies for grant proposals to secure funding for trail-related projects, such as the Red Spring Trail project.
  • Grant Proposal Development
    Develops and applies for grant proposals to secure funding for projects such as the Red Spring Trail.
  • Secure grant funding for trail development projects
    Develops and submits grant proposals to support trail construction and maintenance initiatives, such as the Red Spring Trail project.
  • Seek Grant Funding for Trail Projects
    Develops and applies for grant proposals to secure funding for trail projects, such as the Red Spring Trail project.
strategies · 21

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any to see the full field of orgs running the same approach.

named programs · 3

what they call their work

Copper Classic
Annual motorcycle race event hosted by TRS, including Sprint Enduro and EnduroCross formats; involves course preparation, volunteer coordination, and technical inspections in partnership with the Arizona Motorcycle Riders Association
Rider Education and Land Stewardship
Initiatives to promote safe riding practices, responsible land use, and compliance with OHV regulations; includes collaboration with agencies like USFS and BLM and participation in invasive species prevention and trail cleanup
There Will Be Dust
Annual recreational trail ride and fundraiser for dual sport and dirt bike riders, featuring multiple route options, meals, and a raffle; proceeds support local community organizations such as the East Santa Cruz County Community Food Bank
relationships · 37

who they work with

  • AMA Government — The event is AMA Sanctioned and requires participants to sign an AMA Insurance/Liability waiver.
  • AMA Partner — Requires participants to sign an AMA Insurance/Liability waiver for events.
  • AMA Partner — Sanctioned the "There Will Be Dust" event.
  • AMA Partner — Sanctions the "There Will Be Dust" recreational trail ride.
  • AMA Partner — The "There Will Be Dust" event is AMA Sanctioned.
  • Amado Territory Inn & Ranch Partner — Event staging location and offers overnight camping and rooms for participants.
  • American Motorcyclists Association (AMA) Network — Chartered club with the AMA.
  • American Motorcyclists Association (AMA) Network — Chartered club with the American Motorcyclists Association.
  • Arizona Motorcycle Riders Association (AMRA) Network — Founding and member club of AMRA, and participates in their racing series.
  • Arizona State Trust Land Government — Utilizes State Trust Land for event routes and recommends participants obtain permits.
  • Avenza Partner — TRS has a catalog of custom maps available in the Avenza store.
  • Az. State Parks Government — Works with Az. State Parks on rider education and land use planning and policy.
  • Az. State Parks Government — Works with this government entity to promote rider education and participate in land use planning and policy.
  • BLM Government — Works with the BLM on rider education and land use planning and policy.
  • BLM Government — Works with this government entity to promote rider education and participate in land use planning and policy.
  • BlueRibbon Coalition Partner — Works with the BlueRibbon Coalition on rider education and land use planning.
  • BlueRibbon Coalition Partner — Works with this national OHV organization to promote rider education and participate in land use planning and policy.
  • Coronado National Forest Government — Provides special requests and reminders for riders using their land, focusing on responsible use and environmental protection.
  • Coronado National Forest Partner — Established positive working relationships with the Coronado National Forest for the Red Spring Trail project.
  • East Santa Cruz County Community Food Bank (ESCCC FB) Partner — Donated $4,000 to the food bank.
  • East Santa Cruz County Community Food Bank (ESCCC FB) Partner — Received a $4,000 cash donation from TRS.
  • Forest Service Partner — Collaborated to create an extensive network of single-track trails at Red Spring.
  • Gaia GPS Partner — Mentions Gaia GPS as a paid application option for navigation.
  • Longhorn Grill & Saloon Partner — Provided lunch and dinner for the event and hosted the raffle prize party.
  • Longhorn Grill & Saloon Partner — Provides box lunches and hosts the dinner and raffle prize party for the event.
  • Longhorn Grill & Saloon Partner — Provides box lunches for event participants.
  • Longhorn Inn & Saloon Partner — Provided lunch and dinner meals for the "There Will Be Dust" event.
  • NOHVCC (National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council) Partner — Received formal training from NOHVCC on how to build moto trails.
  • National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council Partner — Works with the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council on rider education and land use planning.
  • National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council Partner — Works with this national OHV organization to promote rider education and participate in land use planning and policy.
+ 7 more