HIKE JOE’S CANYON TRAIL
Join the Muleteam this Saturday, December 28th, 9:00am at the Bisbee Courthouse fountain to carpool to the Coronado Visitor Center for a hike through a very scenic valley in the Huachuca Mountains to Coronado Peak for a good view of Mexico. The hike starts out on Joe’s Canyon Trail with a 1,400 foot ascent up a rugged drainage, but is eased by numerous switchbacks. The trail then flattens out on Smuggler’s Ridge, a thin grassy saddle with amazing views of Mexico. We return down the same way for a total of about 6.5 miles. Bring water and lunch, but no dogs. Free, but gas donation is appreciated. For more details contact Tim Foster at (303) 330-7154 or easefoster@gmail.com.
Join the Muleteam this Saturday, December 28th, 9:00am at the Bisbee Courthouse fountain to carpool to the Coronado Visitor Center for a hike through a very scenic valley in the Huachuca Mountains to Coronado Peak for a good view of Mexico. The hike starts out on Joe’s Canyon Trail with a 1,400 foot ascent up a rugged drainage, but is eased by numerous switchbacks. The trail then flattens out on Smuggler’s Ridge, a thin grassy saddle with amazing views of Mexico. We return down the same way for a total of about 6.5 miles. Bring water and lunch, but no dogs. Free, but gas donation is appreciated. For more details contact Tim Foster at (303) 330-7154 or easefoster@gmail.com.
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BACKTRACK - Bisbee Cross
After all these years, the joy of Muleteam hikes is the diversity. Some are long and hard, and at the end of the day we feel sore and tired but proud of what we had accomplished and the natural beauty we had experienced. Yesterday, the lucky 16 (and a dog) took advantage of the other end of the Muleteam perspective. While not exactly easy, the walk through Old Bisbee streets and rocky trails was not extremely long but very rewarding. At the summit, the crosses, small personal tokens and memorials were -as always- touching. We spent a wonderful and relaxing time there enjoying the magnificent view of Old Bisbee and just getting to know each other. We got home at our own leisurely pace before noon, with fond memories of what many may recall as a perfect afternoon. - Doug
Other Photos: Picacho Peak 2014 - 20th Anniversary Photo Book
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SIDETRACK - KEEP THEM HIKES ROLLIN’
Dear Mules,
Look at your mail and you’ll be reminded that organizations that rely on volunteers for their survival are always struggling. The Muleteam is one of them, with the big exception that we never ask for money and don’t call you in the middle of the night (I just got a call at 10:30 last night).
We have gotten off to a good start in this, our 25th year, but we can’t slack off. We still have 11 openings: 2 in January, 1 in February, 4 in March, 3 in April and 1 in the season-finale in May. That may not sound like a lot, but remember: no leader, no hike. Another good thing about the season so far is that the hikes we’ve had are diverse in length and location. The Muleteam stands out as attracting hikers with a wide range of ages and tolerance, so it’s important to offer ranges of distance and difficulty. What that means is that we are just as interested in leaders who have a favorite 3-4 mile hike as those who love their favorite 6-7 mile hike.
The point of all this is that we need volunteers for Jan 11; Feb 8; Mar 1,15,22,29; Apr 12,19,29; and the May 3rd 25th Anniversary Finale. For those who may need some suggestions, here is a list of a few of our most popular hikes we have done almost every year: Cochise Stronghold (Dragoons), Mural Hill (Mules), Charleston Ruins (San Pedro), Guindani Canyon (Whetstones), China Camp (Dragoons), Counsel Rocks (Dragoons). There are lots more, and if you’re curious I’ll send you the complete list of the 100+ trips we’ve done. Just as important, volunteer to lead your favorite new hike. PLEASE
Doug The Recruiter
(520) 432-0307
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SCHEDULE 2024-2025
January
4 - Mural Hill in the Mule Mtns with Larry and Carol
11 - ???
18 - Ida Canyon to Bear Spring in the Huachucas with Molly
25 - Arizona Trail: Canelo Hills West with Lindsay and Deb
Feb
1 - Perimeter Trail in the Huachucas with Laura & Sara
8 -
15 - San Pedro trail to the old car with Sandy
22 - Mt Ballard in the Mule Mtns with Deb
March
1 -
8 - Fairbank and San Pedro river picnic with Doug & Anne
15 -
22 -
29 -
April
5 - Parker Canyon Lake and wine tasting with Doug
12 - Old Bisbee art stairs with Larry
19 -
26 -
May
3 - Last hike and potluck with ?
