Pinery-Horsefall

HIKE THE PINERY HORSEFALL TRAIL                                                                                        Join the Muleteam this Saturday for a hike in the Chiricahua Mountains, in the national forest just south of Chiricahua National Monument. After a drive of 1 1/2 to 2 hours, about the same time as to the trails we've dayhiked in the national monument, we will reach the trailhead on the Pinery Canyon Road. The trail is in good shape after thorough maintenance this last spring. Total distance is 6 miles roundtrip and elevation change of about 1000 feet. Lunch stop is reached at a scenic saddle and junction with a ridge trail before the return hike. Bring water & lunch. Back late afternoon. Pets allowed. Meet November 9 at 9am by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain to carpool. Free, but gas donation is appreciated. For more details contact Brad at 520-432-2476 or bradward.j3@juno.com.

The entire drive to and from the hike is on paved highways, except for the last 5 to 6 miles which is on a gravel road perfectly suitable for passenger cars.

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BACKTRACK - Brown Canyon
The Muleteam kicked off its new season with a hike up Brown Canyon. It’s always a good hike to start with because of the leafy trees that provide both autumnal beauty and shade. 22 hikers and 3 dogs were in attendance, and if you look at the group photo you will see our dear old friend L’il Guy who strolled up to the camera and photo bombed us! No, he did not go up the mountain with us, but we all enjoyed seeing him again. The hike was thankfully uneventful (yes, this is the hike that Lynn fell and injured her arm on last year). We separated into groups that went partway, to the trough, to the lookout, or to the top. As the leader, I threw up my hands and wished everyone good luck and told them they were on their own! Hopefully George and Brad eventually got down and had a ride home...they were the last ones on the trail. The highlight for many of us at the lookout was the baby tarantula that Dan was allowing to crawl on his hands and arms. It was a beauty. -Submitted by Laura, your Brown Canyon girl

A couple more of my photos are at muleteam.shutterfly.com. And remember: you can add your own hiking photos to this page.



CALENDAR

Nov 16 - Ramsey Canyon in the Huachucas with John Broz
Nov 23 - Perimeter Trail in the Huachucas with Anne
Nov 30 - Bisbee Ridge in the Mules with John Broz
Dec 7 - Garden Canyon in the Huachucas with John Broz
Dec 14 - Zacatecas hike & potluck with Marty & Charlie
Dec 21 - Hike to the Bisbee Cross with Doug & Anne
Dec 28 - Mt Ballard in the Mules with Sandy
Jan 5 - Mural Hill in the Mules with Larry
Jan 12 - Parker Lake & wine tasting with John Wasser
Jan 19 - ??
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Thanks for hiking with me,
Larry

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