Mule Ridge

HIKE THE MULE MTN RIDGE
Join the Muleteam this Saturday to hike from Old Bisbee up to the Ridge Trail to walk along the top of the Mule Mountains and loop back. With plenty of views of Bisbee and the hills beyond, there will be some steep uphill areas with a total hike of less than 5 miles. Bring water, a snack and maybe a hiking stick. Back early afternoon. Meet Feb 2 at 9am by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain to start the hike. Free. For more details contact John at 319-325-3605 or johnbroz1944@yahoo.com.

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BACKTRACK - Boquillas Ranch
15 Mules and 6 dogs enjoyed an easy, flat hike to the San Pedro River. Six miles round trip in perfect weather. Along the way there was a stop at the Little Boquillas Ranch, an  old cattle station with several historic features. We explored some of the old buildings then continued on. Lunch along the flowing San Pedro was peaceful, with a pleasant beach. Nearing the end several folks had enough energy to check out a steam boiler engine and according to John W. it was used as a pump for water. The hike began and ended at the old corrals. Great day! -Sandy

Group photo is with the world's longest shovel, and more are at muleteam.shutterfly.com.
360º photo is at https://rebrand.ly/Boquillas.



CALENDAR
Feb 9 - Oversite Canyon in the Huachucas with Brad
Feb 16 - Cochise Stronghold in the Dragoons with Molly & Sandy
Feb 23 - Joe's Canyon in the Huachucas with Joe
Mar 2 - Florida Canyon in the Santa Ritas with Steve
Mar 9 - San Pedro River hike & gourmet picnic with Doug
Mar 16 - Bisbee 1000 stair route in Old Bisbee with Jan
Mar 23 - Rucker Gates in the Chiricahuas with Guy
Mar 30 - ?
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Thanks for hiking with me,
Larry

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Boquillas Ranch

HIKE TO LITTLE BOQUILLAS RANCH & BEYOND
Join the Muleteam this Saturday for an easy hike to the Little Boquillas Ranch, then continuing on to a nice spot on the San Pedro River for lunch. On the way back take time to explore the ranch. The hike is approximately 5-1/2 miles RT on an old dirt road in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area. Bring water and lunch. Back mid-afternoon. Meet Jan 26 at 9am by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain to carpool. Free, but gas donation is appreciated. For more details contact Ken at 432-9152 or kenheusman@yahoo.com.

If you are planning to meet at the trailhead, meet in the parking lot across the road from the Fairbank Schoolhouse on SR82 (by the corrals).

A little bit of history:
This is the old headquarters for the previous land owners, the Boquillas Land & Cattle Company. It was originally part of the San Juan de las Boquillas y Nogales Mexican Land Grant, passed through the hands of the Hearst family, and was sold to Tenneco who had plans to develop the property. In 1986 Tenneco traded it to the BLM and in 1988 it became protected as part of the SPRNCA.

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BACKTRACK - Parker Lake & Wine Tasting
15  Mules, more or less, circumnavigated Parker Canyon Lake. Nice hike. Nice Lunch. Beautiful day. Big excitement when Champ saved us all from evil rafters. Hawks yes, but no blue heron this year.
We then celebrated our good fortune at a Sonoita winery. Good wine, gourmet snacks, great company. Just another nice day for the Muleteamers. -John W

Photo below was taken by Ken, and more are at muleteam.shutterfly.com.



CALENDAR
Feb 2 - Juniper Flats in the Mule Mountains with John B
Feb 9 - Oversite Canyon in the Huachucas with Brad
Feb 16 - Cochise Stronghold in the Dragoons with Molly & Sandy
Feb 23 - Joe's Canyon in the Huachucas with Joe
Mar 2 - Florida Canyon in the Santa Ritas with Steve
Mar 9 - ?
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Thanks for hiking with me,
Larry

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Parker Lake

EXPLORE PARKER CANYON LAKE
Join the Muleteam this Saturday for a scenic hike around the edge of one of the few lakes in this area. This is an easy hike, about 5 miles round trip on a mostly flat trail in a natural setting with herons. Bring water and lunch. Optional vineyard wine tasting after the hike. Meet Jan 19 at 9am by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain to carpool. Free, but gas donation is appreciated. For more details contact John at 520-366-1099 or johnwasser@hotmail.com.

In Sierra Vista meet at the NE corner of Lowe's parking lot at 9:30.
Or meet at Parker Lake after 10:00.

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BACKTRACK - San Pedro River
Eleven hikers and two dogs had alternating periods of sunny and cloudy weather for this just dry enough hike. And, we found a just dry enough site along the River next to a large cottonwood for lunch. John B.

Susan took the group photo. All other Muleteam photos are at muleteam.shutterfly.com.



CALENDAR - Feb 2 anyone?
Jan 26 - Little Boquillas ranch with Sandy & Ken
Feb 2 - ?
Feb 9 - Oversite or Ida Canyon in the Huachucas with Brad
Feb 16 - Cochise Stronghold in the Dragoons with Molly & Sandy
Feb 23 - Joe's Canyon in the Huachucas with Joe
Mar 2 - ?
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Thanks for hiking with me,
Larry

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San Pedro

HIKE THE SAN PEDRO HOUSE TRAILS
Join the Muleteam this Saturday for a leisurely hike on the flat trails near the San Pedro House. We plan to hike along the River, in a wash, and on old roads through the grasslands with good views of the surrounding mountains for about 5 miles. Dogs ok with leash. Bring water & lunch. Back early afternoon. Meet Jan 12 at 9am by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain to carpool. Free, but gas donation is appreciated. For more details contact John at 319-325-3605 or johnbroz1944@yahoo.com.

Optional meeting at the San Pedro House by 9:30.

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BACKTRACK - Mural Hill
Timed nicely between recent snow & rain the weather was fine for the Mural Hill hike with 10 people and only one dog, Sheila. We met Richard at the base of the hill returning from a solo hike, and Jay remained at the base and returned on his own. The rest of us had lunch on top of the world and signed the log book. The steep climb to the top was slippery with snow, especially returning down. And somehow Ken disappeared on the way down, and we waited 15 minutes until he reappeared way off trail climbing out of Mexican Canyon. All was well, and later Ken bought a round of beer at the Brewery for not deserting him. I took the photo below and others are at muleteam.shutterfly.com. -Larry



CALENDAR - Feb 2 anyone?
Jan 19 - Parker Lake & wine tasting with John W
Jan 26 - Little Boquillas ranch with Sandy & Ken
Feb 2 - ?
Feb 9 - Oversite or Ida Canyon in the Huachucas with Brad
Feb 16 - Cochise Stronghold in the Dragoons with Molly & Sandy
Feb 23 - Joe's Canyon in the Huachucas with Joe
Mar 2 - ?
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Thanks for hiking with me,
Larry

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