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City / State:
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San Diego, CA
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Event Name:
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Mission De Alcala
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Event Type:
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Year Round Walk
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Event ID:
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85331 2010/Y0212
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Distance - Trail Ratings:
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10 Km and 5 Km - 1
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Description:
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The trail will start at the shopping center on Camino Del Rio North and proceed along city streets, past Qualcomm Stadium, past the statue of Mark Twain, past the San Diego Mission De Alcala, across the San Diego River, and back to the start point. This walk qualifies as a California Mission Special Event.
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Amenities:
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Strollers: Easy | Wheelchairs: Hard | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes
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Special Classifications:
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Authors and Literary Landmarks, Riverwalk America
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Start Times:
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Daytime - 365 days a year
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Location:
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San Diego Old Town
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Start Point / Driving Directions:
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Best Western Hacienda Hotel Old Town, 4041 Harney Street, San Diego, CA ----Participants will pick up maps, start cards, etc. at the Best Western Hacienda Hotel, and then drive a few miles to the actual start point for the San Diego Mission De Alcala walk.
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Awards & Fees:
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IVV Credit Only
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Comments:
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Mission San Diego de Alcalá was the first Franciscan mission in the Alta California region of New Spain. It was founded in 1769 by Spanish friar Junípero Serra in an area long inhabited by the Kumeyaay Indians. The mission and the surrounding area were named for the Catholic Saint Didacus, a Spaniard more commonly known as San Diego. The mission was the site of the first Christian burial in Alta California. Father Luís Jayme, "California's First Christian Martyr," lies entombed beneath the chancel floor. The current church is the fourth to stand on this location. The Mission is a National Historic Landmark.
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Host Club:
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San Diego County Rockhoppers
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Contact:
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Steve d'Adolf (858) 451-2130
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Website:
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www.sandiegorockhoppers.com
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E-Mail Contact:
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sdadolf@san.rr.com
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