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City / State:
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Naco, AZ
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Event Name:
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Event Type:
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Year Round Walk
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Event ID:
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82775 2009/Y0670
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Distance - Trail Ratings:
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10km, 5 km - 1
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Description:
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Sunrise to sunset. Valid Passport Required--This event goes into Mexico! (Optional route available by walking the U.S. 5 km route twice.) Route winds through these two very rural border towns (Naco, Arizona & Naco, Sonora). Five km of route is on each side of the border. Walk through Camp Newell, used by the US Cavalry while pursuing Pancho Villa into Mexico. Experience a Mexican cemetery - very similar to European cemeteries.
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Amenities:
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Strollers: Medium | Wheelchairs: Hard | Pets: No | Restrooms: Yes
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Special Classifications:
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Authors and Literary Landmarks, Cemetery Stroll, Firehouses, Railroad Heritage
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Start Times:
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Location:
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Turquoise Valley Golf and RV Park
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Start Point / Driving Directions:
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1791 W. Newell Street, Naco, AZ 85620 (Pro Shop). Exit 302 off of I-10. South on Hwy 90 to Sierra Vista. Follow Hwy 90 By-Pass to Hwy 92. Go south on Hwy 92 to Bisbee. Right on Naco Hwy (by Burger King) for 5 miles. Right on W. Newell St on edge of Naco.
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Awards & Fees:
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B Award
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Comments:
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Host Club:
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Thunder Mountain Trekkers
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Contact:
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Wendy Breen (520) 378-1763
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Website:
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No Website Listed
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E-Mail Contact:
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azgreyhounds@cox.net
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