Lani Advokat
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Lani Advokat

ARIZONA TRAIL

The Arizona National Scenic Trail (AZT) is a continuous 800-mile path that stretches from Mexico to Utah through Arizona.

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Black Canyon Trail 2018
AZT Part 1: The Border to Patagonia
AZT Part 1: The Border to Patagonia

Day 1|March 22, 2022 
12 miles

After a seven-hour drive to Tucson, a night at a hotel, and a couple of hours unpacking and repacking my backpack, I  was finally ready to hike.

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AZT Part 2: Patagonia to Saguaro NP
AZT Part 2: Patagonia to Saguaro NP

Day 5 | March 26, 2022
21.5 Miles

My body felt clean and refreshed when I woke up, and Aladdin and I hiked out of town after breakfast.

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AZT Part 3: Saguaro NP to Molino Basin
AZT Part 3: Saguaro NP to Molino Basin

Day 9 | March 30, 2022
16.5 Miles

We entered Saguaro National Park and spent most of the day climbing up and over the Rincon Mountains.

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AZT Part 4: Tucson to Summerhaven
AZT Part 4: Tucson to Summerhaven

Day 12 | April 2, 2022
11.5 Miles

I woke up with a bloody nose that soiled the white hotel sheets. It was time for me to go back to trail. 

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AZT Part 5: Summerhaven to Kearny
AZT Part 5: Summerhaven to Kearny

Day 14 | April 4, 2022
26.7 Miles

The day began with a long descent across Oracle Ridge.

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AZT Part 6: Kearny to Superior
AZT Part 6: Kearny to Superior

Day 17 | April 7, 2022
10 Miles

I made it in and out of Kearny with ease, thanks to Gary and the Old Time Pizza crew, who make it easy for hikers to get to town and get what they need (which interestingly seems to often involve pizza). 

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AZT Part 7: Superior to Roosevelt Lake
AZT Part 7: Superior to Roosevelt Lake

Day 20 | April 10, 2022
24.9 Miles

From the desert canyons, the trail ascended to the higher elevations on the east side of the Superstition Mountains.

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AZT Part 8: Roosevelt Lake to Payson
AZT Part 8: Roosevelt Lake to Payson

Day 22 | April 12, 2022
22.7 Miles

We camped at Roosevelt Lake Marina  and left as a group in the morning. The day started with a short road walk to reach the AZT Trailhead off of State Route 188. 

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AZT Part 9: Payson to Pine + Strawberry
AZT Part 9: Payson to Pine + Strawberry

Day 24 | April 14, 2022
15.4 Miles

We had breakfast at the hotel, sauntered over to McDonald’s and leisurely made our way back to the trail.

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AZT Part 10: Strawberry to Mormon Lake
AZT Part 10: Strawberry to Mormon Lake

Day 28 | April 18, 2022
25.4 Miles

After leaving the hotel, we walked along the road until we were able to catch a ride to Pine.

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AZT Part 11: Mormon Lake to Flagstaff
AZT Part 11: Mormon Lake to Flagstaff

Day 31 | April 21, 2022
26.1 Miles

Sasquatch drove us back to the trail that morning. 

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AZT Part 12: Flagstaff Slackpack
AZT Part 12: Flagstaff Slackpack

Day 34 | April 24, 2022
23.3 Miles

The day began with a satisfying breakfast at Martanne's where we discussed our plans for the next couple of days.

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AZT Part 13: A Very Babbitt Birthday
AZT Part 13: A Very Babbitt Birthday

Day 36 | April 26, 2022
23.2 Miles

We waited for sunrise, packed up our gear, and set off on the trail together.

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AZT Part 14: Grand Canyon Debauchery
AZT Part 14: Grand Canyon Debauchery

Day 39 | April 29, 2022
17.4 Miles

After packing up camp, we visited the general store, and headed towards the canyon.

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AZT Part 15: North Rim to Jacob Lake
AZT Part 15: North Rim to Jacob Lake

Day 42 | May 2, 2022
23.3 Miles

This was one of the coldest mornings we've had on the trail.

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AZT Part 16: Jacob Lake to Northern Terminus
AZT Part 16: Jacob Lake to Northern Terminus

Day 44 | May 4, 2022
19 Miles

While having breakfast at the diner counter the next morning, we noticed another couple sitting beside us who weren't hikers.

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