Mural Hill

HIKE TO MURAL HILL
Join the Muleteam this Saturday from Old Bisbee to the edge of the high flat-top mountain best seen from the traffic circle. This trail of desert path and unused dirt road is a mostly uphill walk, thorny in places with a short, steep scramble to the top. It's about 7 miles total with wonderful views, especially from the crest. Bring water and lunch. Back mid-afternoon. Meet Jan 4 at 9am by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain to start the hike. Free. For more details contact Larry at sunstudio@cableone.net or 224-4951.

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BACKTRACK - Mount Ballard
With the temperature sitting right at 30 degrees, six hardy hikers and one dog (Sheila the snow dog) made the ascent up Mount Ballard. The mountain had a layer of snow that became deeper the higher up we went. The clouds were hanging low all around us and the trees, bushes and cactus were all frosted. It was gorgeous! The trail was a bit hidden with the snow but we managed to find our way to the top. The clouds prevented our usual view to the south, but during a very brief ray of sun we managed to see Fissure Peak and the valley to the West. Needless to say, we did not attempt to cross over to Fissure Peak. After a short stop and snack the group headed down the mountain glad to have had the snowy adventure. We ended the hike at about 34 degrees--a real warm-up! -Sandy

More photos by Carol are at muleteam.shutterfly.com.



CALENDAR - need more hikes for end of Jan & Feb...

Jan 11 - Parker Lake & wine tasting with John Wasser
Jan 18 - Slavin Gulch in the Dragoons with Molly
Jan 25 - ??
Feb 1 - Council Rocks in the Dragoons with Charlie & Carol
Feb 8 - ??
Feb 15 - Steve Sklarow hike?
Feb 22 - ??
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Thanks for hiking with me,
Larry

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Mount Ballard

MULETEAM ASCENDS MOUNT BALLARD
Join the Muleteam this Saturday to hike to the highest point in the Mule Mountains, west of the 'divide' with outstanding views of Bisbee, Mexico and the Huachuca Mountains. This is a natural path with several steep sections - about 3.4 miles total. Side trip to Fissure Peak possible. If snow falls on the mountain before the hike, come prepared with boots and poles. Bring water and snack or lunch. Back early afternoon. Meet Dec 28 at 9am by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain to carpool. Free. For more details contact Sandy at 353-5124 or slajudice@yahoo.com.

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BACKTRACK - The Cross
Fourteen people and four dogs took the annual pre-Christmas hike to the Bisbee Cross. It was a beautiful day and -as always- the view to downtown Old Bisbee was incomparable. As usual on this casual hike, about half of the group went their own way when we got back to Brewery Gulch and the rest continued on to the City Trail for a view of the town from another angle. Most of us regrouped at High Desert Cafe for a light lunch. All in all, a very pleasant day of moderate hiking and socializing. A classic reason why the Muleteam is such a great unorganized organization. -Doug 

I took the group photo and another is at muleteam.shutterfly.com.



SIDETRACK - One more week
Sense of Place Gallery at 63C Brewery Ave. will feature "Goddess", linocut prints and original drawings by Larry Milam. The show will be up until the end of December (open 11-5 Thu-Sun).



CALENDAR - need hikes for end of Jan...

Jan 4 - Mural Hill in the Mules with Larry
Jan 11 - Parker Lake & wine tasting with John Wasser
Jan 18 - ??
Jan 25 - ??
Feb 1 - Council Rocks in the Dragoons with Charlie & Carol
Feb 8 - ??
Feb 15 - Steve Sklarow hike?
Feb 22 - ??
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Thanks for hiking with me,
Larry

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Bisbee Cross

PRE-CHRISTMAS HIKE
You are all welcome to join the Muleteam on Saturday, Dec 21 for a short hike to the Cross above Old Bisbee. This is a local hike and mostly easy (except the short ascent to the Cross) with the very best views of Bisbee. Meet 9am by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain to begin the hike. Bring water. We'll be back to High Desert by midday for those who want to have lunch or who have afternoon plans. Contact Doug at 432-0307 or reiniger@wyoming.com.

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BACKTRACK - Zacatecas/potluck
The weather fully cooperated on Saturday for the loop trail up Zacetecas canyon and around ‘Laura’s loop' to OK Street. 25 hikers and several faithful Muleteam canines made the trek under sunny skies with warm temperatures. Other folks arrived at the house to greet the hikers, bringing the total census to 30 plus. All enjoyed a lively aftermath of delicious food and camaraderie indoors and out. Thanks to all who contributed a yummy variety of appetizers, entrees and desserts to the table. Charlie and I look forward to hosting next year, and wish happy holidays and New Year to all! -Marty

Group photo taken by Susan - slide to see complete picture. All other photos at muleteam.shutterfly.com.



CALENDAR - need hikes for end of Jan...

Dec 28 - Mt Ballard in the Mules with Sandy
Jan 4 - Mural Hill in the Mules with Larry
Jan 11 - Parker Lake & wine tasting with John Wasser
Jan 18 - ??
Jan 25 - ??
Feb 1 - Council Rocks in the Dragoons with Charlie & Carol
Feb 8 - ??
Feb 15 - Steve Sklarow hike?
Feb 22 - ??
......

Thanks for hiking with me,
Larry

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Saturday Morning & Evening

ZACATECAS HIKE & POTLUCK
Join the Muleteam this Saturday for a hike along Zacatecas Canyon and into the Mule Mountains with views of town and the recent burned area. Loop trail is about 3 total miles with some uphill areas and rough footing. Bring water and a dish to share for an optional potluck lunch after the hike. Back early afternoon. Meet Dec 14 at 9am by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain to carpool. Free. For more details contact Charlie at charles.winters@oneonta.edu or 607-435-5041.

More Details...
Meet at the fountain to carpool or go directly to Charlie & Marty's house where we will drop off potluck dishes and begin the hike. The address is 232 Brewery Gulch. For those who may want to come to the potluck only, the hikers should be returning about 11am. Bring a friend.
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Zacatecas-potluck

ZACATECAS HIKE & POTLUCK
Join the Muleteam this Saturday for a hike along Zacatecas Canyon and into the Mule Mountains with views of town and the recent burned area. Loop trail is about 3 total miles with some uphill areas and rough footing. Bring water and a dish to share for an optional potluck lunch after the hike. Back early afternoon. Meet Dec 14 at 9am by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain to carpool. Free. For more details contact Charlie at charles.winters@oneonta.edu or 607-435-5041.

More Details...
Meet at the fountain to carpool or go directly to Charlie & Marty's house where we will drop off potluck dishes and begin the hike. The address is 232 Brewery Gulch. For those who may want to come to the potluck only, the hikers should be returning about 11am. Bring a friend.

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BACKTRACK - Garden Canyon
Eight hikers and Sox, the dog, enjoyed abundant waters, a lot of fall colors, the last of the year’s flowers and butterflies, a fossil that looked like a screw, and lunch at a very old cement picnic table. -John B.
Group photo was taken by Jan.



SIDETRACK - Post your photos

Remember that you can post your own hiking photos on the Muleteam photo page by joining shutterfly with your email address. Try it. Go to muleteam.shutterfly.com.



SIDETRACK - More hikes?
It's getting time to add a few more hikes to the calendar...

CALENDAR

Dec 21 - Hike to the Bisbee Cross with Doug & Anne
Dec 28 - Mt Ballard in the Mules with Sandy
Jan 4 - Mural Hill in the Mules with Larry
Jan 11 - Parker Lake & wine tasting with John Wasser
Jan 18 - ??
Jan 25 - ??
Feb 1 - Council Rocks in the Dragoons with Charlie & Carol
Feb 8 - ??
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Thanks for hiking with me,
Larry

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Garden Canyon

HIKE IN GARDEN CANYON
Join the Muleteam this Saturday for a hike on Fort Huachuca in the Huachuca Mountains starting in Garden Canyon and going up to the beginning of Sawmill Canyon where it will end. We will not be going to the Crest trail as we have done in the past. This is a higher elevation hike. It is uphill on a primitive road with pine woods and creek scenery. The hike will be about 6 miles roundtrip. Bring water and lunch. Back mid-afternoon. Meet Dec 7 at 9am by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain to carpool. Free, but gas donation is appreciated. Fort Huachuca does require an Access Badge for entry (see below). For more details contact John at 319-325-3605 or johnbroz1944@yahoo.com.

Please get your Access Badge before the day of the hike. Badges are issued free at the Visitor Control Center, which is located adjacent to the Van Deman or East Gate. You must have a driver's license, passport, or military ID to obtain the Badge. Badges are good for 30 days for visitors and one year for locals. The Control Center is open 24/7.

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BACKTRACK - Mule Ridge
The Bisbee hills were resplendent with sunshine and rivulets with waterfalls for eight hikers and three dogs. Despite my fears that we would be soaked from wet grass and water on the trail, we did not find wet grass or much water on the trail. We finished on a high note as we made our way along a flowing stream in the canyon portion of Locklin. -John B.

A couple more photos are at muleteam.shutterfly.com.



SIDETRACK - My Gallery Show
Sense of Place Gallery at 63C Brewery Ave. will feature "Goddess", linocut prints and original drawings by Larry Milam. Simple & dynamic curves of the modern woman - subtle, symbolic and sensual. Watch a short video of the linocut process. The framed & unframed art has a wide range of prices. The show will be up for the month of December (open 11-5 Thu-Sun) with a reception 5-8pm Saturday, December 14.

CALENDAR

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 4 - Mural Hill in the Mules with Larry
Jan 11 - Parker Lake & wine tasting with John Wasser
Jan 18 - ??
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Thanks for hiking with me,
Larry

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