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 - ??
......

Thanks for hiking with me,
Larry

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