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March 18^th to 22^nd, 2021 – The Apache Country & Bisbee, AZ – Part II

Take a step back in time to see Apache Indian Country, how they lived, their battle grounds, etc.

• Apache Indian Country - Fort Bowie & Apache Pass
• Geronimo Surrender Monument, Rucker Camp & the grave site of Johnny Ringo, who was one of the members of the Clanton Gang.
• Bisbee, AZ & Slavin Gulch at the base of the Dragoon Mountains
• Gleeson, Courtland & Pearce Ghost Towns, Tombstone AZ.

1^st meeting location on the evening of March 17th, 2021.

9:00pm – TA Gas Station 46155 Dillon Rd, Coachella, CA 92236

9:15pm – Head to Blythe to camp out for the night.

This is the main meeting location, Date and time: March 18^th, 2021

9:00 am – Flying J Travel Center - Gas Station, 1, Frontage Rd N, Ehrenberg, AZ

9:15 am – Head out towards Fort Bowie & Apache Pass to start the trail.

Day 1 – Head out on hwy 10 to Dragoon Springs Stage Coach where we will camp for the night. Will setup camp around 4:00pm. (Approximately 450 miles)

Day 2 – Next, will head to Apache Pass & Fort Bowie, plan on spending about 2 to 4 hours exploring Fort Bowie and having lunch. Next head south to Rucker Camp. (Approximately 100 miles).

Day 3 – Explore Go check out the grave site an American Old West outlaw, Johnny Ringo. Next stop, Bisbee, AZ. Plan on spending the day checking out the town, Queen Mine and surrounding areas. There is a lot to see here. Then will head north just past Tombstone to Slavin Gulch where we will setup camp for the night around 4:00pm. (Approximately 150 miles).

Day 4 – Go Explore Ghost Town Road, Gleeson, Courtland and Pearce. Then start making our way towards home, planning on camping in Quartzite or Blythe. (Approximately 250 miles).

Day 5 – Head home.

What do bring:

• Extra water, running at higher elevations you need to drink lots of water.
• Food, cooking stove, 1 bundles of fire wood.
• Jeep/Truck in good working order
• CB Radio – Channel 18 / HAM Radio 156.450
• 33” tires minimum.
• Full size spare tire, tools and first aid kit.
• High lift jack.
• Extra fuel 10 gallons.
• Tent, sleeping bag and warm clothes.

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