Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 minute ago
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Resources to learn more
The Arizona Trail: aztrail.org
The Center for Biological Diversity: biologicaldiversity.org
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The Arizona Trail is one of the most iconic long trails in the country, as it runs 800 miles from The US - Mexico border up to Utah. For any thru-hiker, hiking the Grand Canyon State is an incredible achievement. But as of January 2026, construction resumed along the border in the Huachuca Mountains, one of the most rugged stretches of the 2,000 mile long border. The wall will wreak havoc on vital wildlife corridors, destabilize water tables, and heavily affect the border communities. But the Department of Homeland Security issued waivers for more than 40 environmental laws in order to build the wall.
I wanted to hike this final stretch of trail before the southern terminus at Monument 102 was closed behind the border wall forever.
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Traveller by Chris Stapleton, https://t.lickd.co/l/Px2qA8Wn2Z9
Thanks to onX Backcountry for sponsoring this video. It's my favorite map/navigation/route planning app. You can save 20% using my link: bit.ly/45dRW7a
Resources to learn more
The Arizona Trail: aztrail.org
The Center for Biological Diversity: biologicaldiversity.org
Sky Island Alliance: skyislandalliance.org
The Tohono O'odham Nation: tonation-nsn.gov
Become a supporter on Patreon: patreon.com/c/EricHanson
Gear in this video:
Mariposa 60: alnk.to/gp4eubY
Zpacks Duplex: alnk.to/b7Bv3Mk
Enlightened Equipment Revelation: alnk.to/hDtxlZP
Zenbivy UL Mattress: alnk.to/6TDjwgp
BCE Mesa Bag: bit.ly/46a4rjD
Soto Windmaster: alnk.to/8iXnmS0
Evolved Supply Co Pot: bit.ly/4qGN6Hi
Sawyer Squeeze and CNOC bag: alnk.to/5jouH4x
Cleaning Coupling: alnk.to/h6JgpKf
NiteCore Headlamp: alnk.to/4MEdKE
Puffy Jacket: alnk.to/613wCoJ
Down Balaclava: alnk.to/8iXnn11
Zenbivy Pillow: alnk.to/7BfO2MZ
Trekking Poles: bit.ly/4bY7VJK
Camera Pod: alnk.to/hsyMnug
Leather Hat: amzn.to/3I64bca
Satellite Communicator: alnk.to/5jnzniW
Wool Hiking Socks: amzn.to/3ZeRjqi
Hiking Underwear: amzn.to/4eGGrGc
Stretchy Hiking Belt: alnk.to/28SjDnc
Hiking Pants: alnk.to/6mSWNSC
Hiking Shirt: bit.ly/3NnOvUn
Most of the above links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. It's a great way to support creators you enjoy!
Want to collaborate with me? You can reach me at erichanson@thestation.io
The Arizona Trail is one of the most iconic long trails in the country, as it runs 800 miles from The US - Mexico border up to Utah. For any thru-hiker, hiking the Grand Canyon State is an incredible achievement. But as of January 2026, construction resumed along the border in the Huachuca Mountains, one of the most rugged stretches of the 2,000 mile long border. The wall will wreak havoc on vital wildlife corridors, destabilize water tables, and heavily affect the border communities. But the Department of Homeland Security issued waivers for more than 40 environmental laws in order to build the wall.
I wanted to hike this final stretch of trail before the southern terminus at Monument 102 was closed behind the border wall forever.
🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. lickd.co
Traveller by Chris Stapleton, https://t.lickd.co/l/Px2qA8Wn2Z9
