Join the Muleteam this Saturday at the earlier time of 8am for a hike to the Florida Saddle in the Santa Rita Mountains. The hike is about 4.8 miles one way, an "in and out" hike which allows some hikers the potential to stop anywhere along the way and admire the gorgeous views while waiting for the main group to return. An added attraction for those willing is a short 1 mile hike from the saddle up to McCleary Peak itself (8356'). The trails in this range are very well maintained and easy to negotiate. Bring liquids and food for snacks and lunch. Back late afternoon. Meet Mar 2 at 8am by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain to carpool. Free, but gas donation is appreciated. For more details contact Steve at 432-7770 or sss@theriver.com.
Notes from Steve:
The drive to the trailhead takes 14 minutes longer than the drive to Portal and less than that to any of the trailheads near Portal that are routine Muleteam hikes. 1hour 48min. The drive takes one thru several beautiful canyons, awe inspiring rock formations etc. High clearance vehicles NOT needed.
From the summit of McCleary peak, innumerable basin-and-range mountain ranges are visible, including the Santa Catalina Sky Island. Nearby neighboring peaks “88 Mac” and Mount Wrightson, highpoint of the Santa Ritas, dominate views to the south. The Whipple Observatory is clearly visible on the summit of Mount Hopkins. Baboquivari proudly rises to the southwest and ultra-prominence peak Mount Graham is visible to the north-northeast.
More info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coronado/recarea/?recid=25748
BACKTRACK - Joe's Canyon
Six hardy hikers who hardly knew what they were doing hiked up Joe’s Canyon to the crest and back. The trail was 90% snow covered. Some brave soul had tramped a path before us. It was cold yet sunny. By the time we headed back the trial was getting wet as our soaked socks confirmed. Views from the crest into Mexico were awesome. Joe’s Canyon was named after some poor prospector who died of a snake bite according to Leonard Taylor in his Trials of the Huachucas. We did not see any snakes. -Joe Graca
The cool (fisheye) 360ยบ photo is at https://rebrand.ly/JoesCanyon.
SIDETRACK - Camp-hike
This season's camp-hike has been set for May 3-4-5. Probably Bonita campground in Chiricahua National Monument. Yes, dogs are allowed in the campground. Hike leaders and hike options to be decided. Thanks, Brad for dealing with reservations.
CALENDAR
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 -
Apr 6 - Echo Canyon in the Chiricahuas with Brad
Apr 13 - ?
Apr 20 - ?
Apr 27 - ?
May 3-4-5 - Camp/hike. Chiricahua National Monument?
May 11 - Last hike?
Larry
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