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Day 1
Tucson, Arizona
Our tour begins in the city of Tucson, Arizona.
Tucson is defined geographically by four mountain
ranges. The Santa Catalina’s are found to the
north, the Rincons to the east, the Santa Ritas to
the south, and the small Tucson Mountains finish the
border on the west. Orientation & welcome dinner
for all! (D= Diner included)
Day 2
Saguaro National Park Now that we know how
our boots fit and have adjusted to our new
environment, we’ll head out for a full day of
walking in Saguaro National Park, home of the
towering and majestic saguaro cactus. We’ll also be
treated to the flowering displays of the ocotillo
cactus with their flame-shaped orange flowers, the
yellow blossoms of the paloverde trees, and the
peach and yellow flowers of the well-known prickly
pear cactus. (B, L = Breakfast & Lunch Included)
Day 3
Sabino Canyon An
oasis in the middle of the Santa Catalina Mountains,
Sabino Canyon offers us a moderate hike through
desert, along a snow-fed stream, and through a
woodland of willow, sycamore, and ash. A delightful
experience.
(B, L)
Day 4
San Xavier
del Bac Mission, Patagonia, Sonoita
Creek Nature Conservancy, and Tombstone
Our morning begins with a short visit to the San
Xavier del Bac Mission just south of Tucson. Built
over 200 years ago, the mission has been called “the
most beautiful man-made object in America Deserta.”
After a hearty lunch on the village green, and some
time for visiting the many galleries and quaint
shops in the small town of Patagonia, we’ll head to
Sonoita Creek. Our 3-mile walk takes us over an old
railroad bed and along gentle Sonoita Creek.
World-renowned for its birding, this beautiful
riparia n
area is a lush oasis in the midst of the Sonoran
Desert. In the 1880’s, Tombstone was known as the
West’s most violent town. Although money from the
surrounding silver mines helped make headlines in
Tombstone, the incident most people remember is the
shootout at the OK Corral in 1891. We’ll spend some
time exploring historic sites like the OK Corral and
the Cochise County Courthouse, built in 1882, before
heading to the historic Copper Queen hotel in
Bisbee. (B, L, D)
Day 5
Bisbee and
Coronado National Monument
Copper mining in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s
made Bisbee the most prosperous settlement in the
Arizona territory. It wasn’t a pretty business, the
miners often suffered under harsh conditions, and
mining came to an end in 1975. You’ll enjoy your
visit to the underground Copper Queen Mine. Our
walk today will be in Coronado National Monument,
located on the Mexican border near the southern end
of the Huachuca Mountains. We’ll begin our hike
near Montezuma Pass, elevation 6575 feet, where
we’ll enjoy views of the San Rafael Valley and the
Patagonia and Santa Rita Mountains. Bring your
binoculars to glimpse some of the over 165 species
of birds that can be seen here. (B, L)
Day 6
Chiricahua National Monument and Cave
Creek Canyon
Scenery, wildlife and history are plentiful in this
area. The Chiricahua Mountains were the ancestral
homelands of the Chiricahua Apaches and their famous
leader Cochise. Over 111 miles of developed trails
in the Chiricahua Wilderness will make it easy for
us to explore the riches of this area. (B, L)
Day 7
Madera Canyon
Our walk today takes us through scenic Madera
Canyon, known nationally for its birdlife, its
near-perennial stream, and a mixed forest of
hardwoods and conifers. During our time here, we’ll
see prickly pear cactus, saw-edged agaves, Emory
oaks, sycamores, Arizona madrones, and Apache pines
to name but a few examples of the vegetative cover
found in this area. If you enjoy birding, keep a
lookout for a variety of species, including the
acorn woodpecker, solitary vireo, Mexican jay,
black-headed grosbeak, red-shafted flicker, western
tanager, sulfur-bellied flycatcher, and Mexican
junco. A wonderful day of walking. 4-6 miles.
Tonight we will enjoy a fabulous farewell dinner in
Tucson. (B, L, D)
Day 8
Flights Home You may book your flight any
time. (B)
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Tour Rating: Walker/Hiker - Days
cover three to six miles with some moderate uphill
sections on some days. On the two days when we have
longer hikes planned there are easier options
available.
Walking The World®
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7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 dinners
All ground transportation while on tour
All admission fees to scheduled stops
Unique and original Journal of your trip
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Loads of good fun, humor and companionship!
Quotes From Our 2003 Guest:
"I liked
the variety in the length of hikes - some short,
some longer. None were 'killer' hikes." Nancy B.,
TX.
"We had a great time!" Helen & John W., MO
"This trip was very well thought out and executed."
Nancy & Jack R., NY
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