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Friends of the San Pedro River: History Hikes – Millville Ruins & Petroglyph Trail – Copy
December 9, 2023 @ 10:00 am
Free
Join the Friends of the San Pedro River for a history hike to the Old West site of Millville. This 2 hour, 2.5 miles (total) hike on gravel trails includes irregular surfaces, uphill sections and crossing a wash. The Corbin and Gird mills processed silver ore mined in Tombstone. These stamp mills on the east side of the river roared day and night for the boom years between 1878 and 1889. It was a “boomtown” in every sense of the word – a quick rise and a rapid decline. This site also contains many petroglyphs etched into the rocky hillsides.
Please realistically assess your ability to participate. Be prepared for weather with good shoes, water, and hat. Meet at the Millville Parking Area; about one quarter mile east of the San Pedro River on the north side of Charleston Road; look for a large fire warning sign.
Admission is free. Donations gratefully accepted
Info: (520) 508-4445, (520) 417-6960, http://www.sanpedroriver.org/wpfspr/.
LOCATION:
Millville Parking Area
Charleston Road
Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635