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The battalion’s march and service supported the eventual cession of much of the American Southwest from Mexico to the United States, especially the Gadsden Purchase of 1853 of southern Arizona and New Mexico. The march also opened a southern wagon route to California. Veterans of the battalion played significant roles in America's westward expansion in California, Utah, Arizona and other parts of the West. Today, many scout units enjoy recreating a portion of that march across the California wilderness. | The battalion’s march and service supported the eventual cession of much of the American Southwest from Mexico to the United States, especially the Gadsden Purchase of 1853 of southern Arizona and New Mexico. The march also opened a southern wagon route to California. Veterans of the battalion played significant roles in America's westward expansion in California, Utah, Arizona and other parts of the West. Today, many scout units enjoy recreating a portion of that march across the California wilderness. | ||
== Trailheads == | |||
Major trailheads / wilderness adventures of the trail / can be found in these areas: | |||
* [[San Diego County, California Scouting]] | |||
* [[Imperial County, California Scouting]] | |||
* [[Yuma County, Arizona Scouting]] | |||
* [[Maricopa County, Arizona Scouting]] | |||
* [[Pima County, Arizona Scouting]] | |||
* [[Pinal County, Arizona Scouting]] | |||