9th Annual Four Peaks Trail Cleanup | Nov. 3rd, 2018

Attention AZTW folks! There is a cleanup occurring NEXT WEEKEND in the Four Peaks Area! I will be there, along with one other guy from our crew. It would super awesome of TW had a great showing at this event. These cleanups are near and dear to my heart as they help preserve the area's beauty, but also ensure our future recreational access. Below are the details for this cleanup.

More details, and a map!

It might be an awesome opportunity for a little camping trip on Friday night (or Saturday night) if anyone wanted to. I won't be able to, as I have to pick up and drop off my co-worker from the airport each night around 8pm. But, it would be cool to see you all arrange something.

Giveaway:
There is going to be quite a big giveaway/raffle during this event. We are contributing a pretty major prize, and there are other groups that have contributed some goodies as well! Of course, we will be giving out stickers and koozies on a first come, first serve basis for those who come help out!

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What:
The 9th Annual Four Peaks and Sugarloaf Mountain Trail Cleanup is a great opportunity to join friends, meet new people, snag some KC swag, and help preserve the natural beauty of the Four Peaks Wilderness Area. This event has cleaned up over 66 tons of trash from these areas over the last eight years. There will also be free lunch and two big raffles!

When:
Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM MST

Timeline:
Schedule of Events:
7:30am: Volunteer On-Site Registration begins
8:00am-Noon: Cleanup Session #1
Noon-12:30pm: Free Lunch
12:30p: Raffle Drawing #1
1:00pm-4:00pm: Cleanup Session #2
4:15pm: Raffle Drawing #2

Where:
Four Peaks Wilderness Area, Tonto National Forest, Staging Area

Directions:
From Phoenix:
North on highway 87 to the Four Peaks turn off, East of highway 87 between mile markers 203 and 204 on forest service road 143. The cleanup will be staged approx. 1/2 mile from highway 87 in the Four Peaks staging area.

What to Wear and Bring:
– Weather will be about mid-70 to low 80s, so dress accordingly
– Clothes for working outside because you will get dirty
– Water/water bottles (water and lunch will be provided)
– Work gloves, trash picker, and rake IF you have them
– Sunglasses or work glasses
– Sunscreen
– Trash bags and buckets will be provided

Hosts:
Copper State 4 Wheelers and TreadLightly!

Partners:
Partners other than KC HiLiTES include TRAL (Tonto Recreational Alliance), Republic Services, RideNow Powersports, Desert Rat Off-road and Truck Centers, Barlow Adventures, Bill Burkes 4 wheeling America, Tread Lightly!, Scottsdale Gun Club, just to name a few, as well as some 200 local volunteers from various local groups.

More Information:
For more info on this cleanup and other events, follow these links:

http://www.copperstate4wheelers.com/fourpeaks-cleanup.html

 

Well, I am not sure if any AZTW members ended up coming but only one Tacoma/Land Cruiser owner introduced himself to me which was great. I waved to a few other Tacoma guys while driving but no one waved back

Overall, this was an AMAZING event. There were well over 200 volunteers (last I heard was 238 at noon before the second session) that really busted ass yesterday. We nearly filled up 4 giant roll off dumpters. Tons and tons of people walked away with raffle prizes for their hard work, and I don't think I've seen so many smiles and had so many good conversations with folks at a trail cleanup before.

 

Good to see so many people helping keep the desert clean!

 

Agreed! It was awesome to see the massive amount of support. I'll update with the total number of volunteers and the total lbs of trash cleaned up once I have that info.

 

Wish I would have seen this sooner, would have stopped by for a bit. We were just up the road dropping water off for the AZT Thru hikers coming south. Sadly we picked up dozen beer cans that were left at the trailhead. Why on earth someone would drive all the way up there on a bad dirt road drink beer and not feel the need to bring the empties back with them is maddening.