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SteelPonyCowboy
07-25-2006, 11:50 AM
Anyone interested in a historic, scenic and easy trial ride that can be done in a stock Jeep ?

Starting Time: 9am
Meeting Point: Love's gas station/Truck Stop on Miller road exit. One mile past Watson road off I-10 west.

Weather forcast for that area 98 degrees with chance of a shower. Bring plenty of water and lunch

Please respond if you plan to attend


History:

in 1851, Royce Oatman was determined to get his family to California. While struggling with tired Oxen to climb the rocky hills, they were savagely attacked by indians.



This trail takes you to the grave site, the massacre site, and to the butterfield stage route.