About us
Clean Up Papago is a 501c3 Non-Profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Papago Preserve and its surroundings. Our all-encompassing vision focuses on maintaining a clean environment and caring for Papago Trail systems.
Keeping Our Desert Clean
C.U.P organizes clean-up events and raises awareness on the importance of caring for this desert Preserve.
C.U.P partners with city officials to address illegal dumping and remove bulk litter from the Preserve.
C.U.P is dedicated to creating a network of trail user advocates to engage in informal outreach with other trail users.
Preserve Papago Trail System
C.U.P teams up with bike brands and other organizations to host trail days. Our goal is to tackle spider trails and maintain existing trail systems.
C.U.P stands for democratization of trail information by sharing resources and trail maps. We also partner with city officials to provide accurate trail signage and on-site information.
C.U.P counts on a local advocate network and helps prevent illegal trail building by bridging the gap between city officials and trail users.