Echo Canyon

HIKE IN ECHO CANYON
Join the Muleteam at the earlier time of 8am this Saturday for a hike on a top scenic trail
in the Chiricahua Mountains. It's an easy 4 mile loop through amazing closeup rock
formations and includes the viewpoint at Massai Point. Also, before the hike we will do a
tour of Bonita Campground in Chiricahua National Monument. Bring water and lunch,
but no dogs. Back late afternoon. Meet April 6 at 8am by the Old Bisbee courthouse
fountain to carpool (almost 2 hours each way). Free, but gas donation is appreciated. For
more details contact Brad at bradward.j3@juno.com or 432-2476.

Please note that hikers are not expected to return home until LATE afternoon-- as late as
6 PM-- so we should have plenty of time before leaving at about 4 PM for the drive back.
The campground tour is expected to only last until everyone wants to stop. -Brad

• 8am      • No dogs      • Campground tour before hike

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BACKTRACK - Rucker Gates
An early starting time, an overcast sky and the prospect of a long ride did not deter the spirits of 14 hikers and 5 K9 friends. Luckily for us the water level had considerably subsided from the week prior. We found the trail in excellent condition with only a few tricky water crossings. Lunch was taken at our usual spot by the switch-backs. Soon after, most hikers decided to press on toward the mysterious Rucker Gates. Our advance shortly gave way to a rigorous gymnastic exercise of going over and under some gigantic tree snags and scoured material. The higher water level made it impossible in most places to stay close to the creek bed. The reddish hues of the rocks, the rushing of the water, the wilderness and the ever closing in of the canyon walls made it an unforgettable afternoon. Kudos to the group for showing some true grit. -Guy

Weather: 69 degrees F,   Driving mileage: 70.7 miles round trip 
Hike: 8.1 miles,   Elapsed Time: 5 h, 59 min,   Ascent/Descent: 100 ft/842 ft

Many more photos mostly by Guy are at muleteam.shutterfly.com.
360º photo is at https://rebrand.ly/RuckerLogCrossing.



SIDETRACK - Photos
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CALENDAR - Need a hike for April 20!
Apr 13 - Brown-Ramsey Canyon in the Huachucas with Molly
Apr 20 - ???
Apr 27 - Miller Canyon in the Huachucas with John B
May 3-4-5 - Camp/hike - Chiricahua National Monument
May 11 - Last hike & potluck in lower Carr Canyon with Larry

Thanks for hiking with me,
Larry

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