2010 Frequently Asked Questions
Is my membership with the Anza Trail Coalition of Arizona deductible?
Yes, The Anza Trail Coalition of Arizona is a non-profit organization, your membership and/or donation is tax deductible.
What are the overall goals for the 2010 season?
Region 1 (Santa Cruz County): Continue our mission to develop and restore the Anza Trail from the US/Mexico border in Nogales, USA - North to the Pima County line in Amado, AZ and work closely with Santa Cruz County and other groups to establish a membership base through community outreach and historical interpretation.
Region 2 (Pima): Continue our mission to develop the Anza Trail from the Santa Cruz County line to the Pinal County line and work closely with City and County entaties and other groups to establish a membership base through community outreach and historical interpretation.
Region 3 (Pinal), Region 4 (Maricopa) and Region 5 (Yuma) are all working to establish a membership base through community outreach and historical interpretation.
Does the ATCA receive State or Federal sponsorship?
Membership, eScript and donations provide our primary income. We do receive occasional federal reimbursements through a cooperative task agreement with the National Park Service.
How many members do you have?
120 active members as of February 2010
How is the membership revenue and contributions spent?
Our expenses fall into 5 categories;
55% - Trail Signage
23% - Trail Surveys, Easements & Professional Services
9% - Trail Restoration
8% - Insurance
5% - Postage/other
How long is the trail?
Santa Cruz County restored Anza Trail consists of three completed sections;
Section 1: 5.5 miles – Exit #17 in Rio Rico, North to Rancho Santa Cruz
Section 2: 4.3 miles - Tumacacori Mission, North to Tubac Presidio State Park
Section 3: 3.1 miles - Tubac Presidio State Park, North to the Tubac Country Club
Where do I go to access the trail?
In SCC trail restoration is occurring in sections with 5 primary points of access:
Rio Rico Dr. Exit #17 - East to the Anza Trail Ramada’s and parking lot
Palo Parado Rd. Exit #25 - East across river to Anza Trail parking area on the left
Tumacacori Mission – Follow the signs
Tubac Presidio State Park – Follow the signs
Tubac Country Club – Across Driving Range to the East
What type of transportation is allowed on the Anza Trail?
Foot traffic - everywhere
Horseback - allowed everywhere but in urban areas
Mountain Bikes - OK, not allowed inside the Tumacacori National Park
Motorized transportation is not allowed on any part of the trail that is not a public road
Do you have work parties and if so how often?
Yes, we have trail work parties. We try to host a work party every other month during the fall, winter and spring seasons. Work parties vary from difficult trail blazing and ground clearing to less strenuous trail restoration & sign posting to fund raisers and membership drive booth duties. Send us your email address and we'll add you to our email list.
As a member of the ATCA am I required to participate in work parties?
No, approximately half of our membership sign up for work parties. Your participation in any of the Anza Trail programs is strictly on a volunteer basis.
What are the benefits of becoming a Member?
Combined with the satisfaction of supporting the effort to restore one of our Nations great historic trails you receive; Don Garate's book "Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail"
National Park Newsletter - Quarterly Noticia De Anza
What is the schedule to complete the Anza Trail?
Santa Cruz County: As property owners to the north of the Tubac Country Club become aware of the Trail’s importance access should open up. To successfully establish a trail section we must work with each property owner to secure easements, record surveys, blaze the trail and post trail signs.