Tucson Volkssport Walking Klub
AJO YEAR-ROUND WALK
2008
Tucson Volkssport Walking Klub
AJO YEAR-ROUND WALK
2008
DATES: January 1 to December 31, 2008
AVA EVENT NUMBER: 2008/Y1196. One event. Note: you may receive IVV event credit twice each year for this walk. You can obtain event credit the first six months and again the last six months of the year. You may receive IVV distance credit every time you do the walk.
DIRECTIONS:
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From Phoenix / Central Arizona take I-10 to exit 112. Go south on State Highway 85 to Gila Bend. Go through Gila Bend and continue south on State Highway 85 to Ajo. The Chamber of Commerce is located on the southeast side of town on the right (west) side of the highway just after the railroad tracks.
Here is a map of the Ajo area. Click on the "+" to zoom in and enlarge the scale.
PROCEDURE: The registration box is outside the front door of the Chamber of Commerce building. Take out the notebook and follow the instructions.
START/FINISH TIMES: 
You may participate in this walk any day of the year between sunup and sundown. During the hot summer months - when it is over 100 degrees! - it is advisable to do this walk in the early morning, and to carry 1 to 2 quarts of water and wear sunglasses and a hat. There is only a little shade along the walk.
DISTANCE: 10 km.
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Here is a website about Ajo. Here is another website with information about Ajo.
WATER & RESTROOMS: Water and restrooms are available at the Start/Finish Point and several places along the trail. You are strongly advised to carry your own water. During the hot summer months when temperatures may be 100 degrees plus, it is advisable to carry 1 to 2 quarts of water and wear sunglasses and a hat. There is only a little shade along the route.
You may walk for free if credit is not desired, but you must register and complete a start card.
You may do this walk one additional time the same day at no additional charge.
RAILROAD HERITAGE SPECIAL AWARD: This walk qualifies for AVA's RailRoad Heritage Special Award Program. The walk goes past depot and other buildings of the historic Tucson, Cornelia, and Gila Bend Railroad, and crosses the abandoned railroad bed several times.
SPIRIT OF WALKING CEMETERY STROLL SPECIAL AWARD: This walk qualifies for AVA's Spirit of Walking Cemetery Stroll Special Award Program. The route of the walk goes through the Ajo Cemetery.
AMERICAN AUTHORS AND LITERARY LANDMARKS SPECIAL AWARD: This walk qualifies for AVA's American Authors and Literary Landmarks Special Award Program. The walk passes some of the sites mentioned in the books Ajo, Arizona, by Forrest R. Rickard, 1996; and Ajo, Arizona: The People & the Legends, by Charles J. Gaetjens, 1995.
WALKING THE USA, A - Z SPECIAL AWARD: This walk qualifies for the letter "A" for AVA's new Walking the USA, A - Z Special Award Program.
DISCLAIMER: The sponsor or the American Volkssport Association are not liable for accidents, thefts, and/or material damage. Every effort has been made by the sponsors to make this a safe and enjoyable walk.
ELIGIBILITY: This walk is open to everyone. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Pets must be on a leash and controlled.
WEATHER: Check here for weather conditions in Ajo.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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Last updated: March 5, 2008
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