A friend and I have this thought rolling around in our very small brains that we'd like to ride the Great Western trail from Mexico to Canada. There is not much information available on the Internet, and what information there is is quite old and probably outdated. If there is anyone on the forum who has ridden any part of the trail, or hiked it, or knows a contact who has, I would appreciate any information you can offer.
We're currently looking at starting March or April 2014 from the Arizona/Mexico border near Nogales, or possibly down near Douglas if I can find a suitable route up past Safford. Once I get above Safford, I am familiar with the trail system on up past Springerville/Eagar and could rejoin the GWT over near Flagstaff. From the maps I've found, it appears the part of the trail from Nogales to above Phoenix is "proposed" but does not appear to be official yet. Same thing once you get up to Montana. Any current info would be greatly appreciated.
We're currently looking at starting March or April 2014 from the Arizona/Mexico border near Nogales, or possibly down near Douglas if I can find a suitable route up past Safford. Once I get above Safford, I am familiar with the trail system on up past Springerville/Eagar and could rejoin the GWT over near Flagstaff. From the maps I've found, it appears the part of the trail from Nogales to above Phoenix is "proposed" but does not appear to be official yet. Same thing once you get up to Montana. Any current info would be greatly appreciated.