San Pedro

HIKE ALONG THE SAN PEDRO RIVER

Join the Muleteam this Saturday for a moderate, flat hike through the fields, washes and footpaths along the San Pedro River. Bring water, lunch, and (optional) binoculars. Meet Dec. 5 at 9 a.m. by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain (compliance with City mask policy required), or alternatively at San Pedro House off Hwy 90 at 9:30. Free, but we will not be carpooling from the courthouse at this time. For more details contact Carol at chandlercarolpsk@gmail.com or 413-667-8760. 

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BACKTRACK - Wildcat Contour

A beautiful Arizona blue-sky day enticed 3 dogs and 16 hikers to Juniper Flats for a walk along the slopes of upper Wildcat Canyon. The narrow route, which kept us in single file, alternated between sun and shadow, with grand views of the Sulphur Springs Valley. We saw signs of hunters but did not meet any on the hike (though I was told that mountain lion hunters have been seen here). After a snack and socially-distanced group photo at the 2.5 mile mark, we returned the way we came, seeing some hunters spotting game as we drove back to Bisbee. Always happy to share our Mule Mountain trails. - Lindsay

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CALENDAR

Dec 12 - Joe's Canyon with Molly

Dec 19 - Perimeter Trail with Anne

Dec 26 - Bisbee Cross with Doug

Jan 2  -   Mural Hill with Alice

Jan 9  -   ?

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Keep on trekking,

Elizabeth

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Waving hello to Elizabeth!

Wildcat Contour

TRAVERSE UPPER WILDCAT CANYON

Join the Muleteam this Saturday for a scenic hike in the Mule Mountains from Juniper Flats. The trail contours along the side of upper Wildcat Canyon, gaining less than 600 ft of elevation in about 5 miles round trip. Fantastic views at every turn: this route really delivers. Bring water, sun protection, and a snack. Back early afternoon. 

Meet Nov. 28 at 9 a.m. by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain (compliance with City mask policy required). Free, but at this time we will not be carpooling to the parking location on Juniper Flats. For more details contact Lindsay at 954-770-2221.

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BACKTRACK - Bisbee Ridge to Juniper Flats

Nine hikers (and no dogs) met near the Iron Man for a walk up to Juniper Flats. The group enjoyed views that got better and better as we ascended from Clawson to High Road, from the City Trail to the Ridge Trail. Our numbers grew to 11 for a short while, and we split up a few times, as some chose the "high road" and some the "low road" around the humps on the Ridge Trail, but the original 9 enjoyed a rest at the pagoda with a spectacular view back toward Bisbee. We walked down Juniper Flats Road onto West Blvd., and back to our cars at the courthouse via Tombstone Canyon. The route was a hair more than 6 miles, with more than 1,200' of elevation. - Susan  

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CALENDAR

Dec 5 - San Pedro River with Carol

Dec 12 - Joe's Canyon with Molly

Dec 19 - Perimeter Trail with Anne

Dec 26 - Bisbee Cross with Doug

Jan 2 - Mural Hill with Alice

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Keep on trekking,

Elizabeth

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Waving to John W.

Ridge Trail to Juniper Flats

 HIKE BISBEE RIDGE TO JUNIPER FLATS

Join the Muleteam this Saturday for THE BEST views of Old Bisbee! This socially distanced hike is 6.33 miles round trip. The hike starts up Clawson Ave. to High Road and then on to the City Trail and Ridge Trail. The most challenging section is climbing up to the Ridge Trail, where some light rock scrambling is required. You will be rewarded with the views, which get better and better as you ascend!  We will hike up and down the ridges overlooking town and lower Wildcat Canyon all the way to Juniper Flats. We'll eat lunch at the pagoda and enjoy the view. The return is ALL downhill, walking on Juniper Flats Rd. to West Blvd. and back down to Tombstone Canyon. Bring water, lunch, walking poles optional, dogs welcome.  Back early afternoon. 

Meet Nov. 21 at 9 a.m. by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain (compliance with City mask policy required). Free. For more details contact Susan Mayes at 610-220-5287.

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BACKTRACK - McEntee Drop with added warm-up hike – 

"The backwards hike" (down then up at the end):

Eighteen hikers in toto hiked with me down and back up the canyon which leads to the canyon which leads to the cave house followed by the scheduled hike to McEntee Drop. Most were somewhat impressed by the scenic lunch location overlooking the Bisbee Grand Canyon. Following lunch we hiked back up to the cars parked at the road up to the second towers. The hike was 6 miles and about 1300 feet vertical and 4 3/4 hours duration. It looks like this:

  - Steve

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CALENDAR

Nov 28 - Wildcat Contour with Lindsay

Dec 5 - San Pedro River with Carol

Dec 12 - Joe's Canyon with Molly

Dec 19 - Perimeter Trail with Anne

Dec 26 - Bisbee Cross with Doug

Jan 2 - Mural Hill with Alice

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Keep on trekking,

Elizabeth

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McEntee Drop

 HIKE JUNIPER FLATS TO "McENTEE DROP"

Join the Muleteam this Saturday to explore one of the largest canyons in the Mule Mountains. We will park on Juniper Flats and begin the hike on the flats hiking down the road for about a mile before heading north down a path to the wash which drains into the canyon. We will then proceed west and northwest down the canyon before stopping for lunch at a pretty sheltered spot in a wash that drops precipitously into the big canyon. Average difficulty. About 4-5 miles total with about 1,000 feet elevation gain. Bring water and lunch. Back early- to mid-afternoon. Dogs okay. Hiking sticks are always a plus in the Mule Mountains.

Meet Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain (compliance with City mask policy required). Free, but at this time we will not be carpooling to the parking location on Juniper Flats. For more details contact Steve at 520-432-7770 or sss@theriver.com. 

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BACKTRACK - Brown Canyon

Brown Canyon was a strangely satisfying hike! A wee group of 10 assembled at the Ranch House, having just heard the election announcement over our radios and phones. Needless to say, much animated conversation ensued! It was good to have new hikers who have joined us this season, including four-footed Rosie. The air was pleasantly warm with a cool whirly wind and ominous clouds, all creating an unusual mood of anticipation. The teacher in me came out and I had a wonderful time bossing everyone around all day (let me know if you turn back! Let's wait here! Water break! OK, let's go!) As always, that beautiful view site served as the perfect lunch spot for some of us, while three others continued up to the saddle. I sure hope they got down all right. Thanks for hiking with me (à la Larry) - Laura

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CALENDAR

Nov 21 - Ridge Trail to Juniper Flats with Susan

Nov 28 - Upper Wildcat Canyon with Lindsay

Dec 5 - ?

Dec 12 - Joe's Canyon with Molly

Dec 19 - Perimeter Trail with Anne

Dec 26 - Bisbee Cross with Doug

Jan 2 - Mural Hill with Alice

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Keep on trekking,

Elizabeth

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Brown Canyon

HIKE THE BROWN CANYON TRAIL

Join the Muleteam this Saturday for a hike through a unique and scenic wooded canyon in the Huachuca Mountains. This trail has some long uphill sections and part follows a running creek making a roundtrip of about 6 miles. Bring water and lunch, back mid-afternoon. Dogs welcome with leash. Meet November 7 at 9 a.m. by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain (compliance with City mask policy required), but no carpooling from the courthouse at this time. Alternatively meet at Brown Canyon Ranch at 9:45 a.m. The Forest Service is now charging an $8 per car fee for parking at Brown Canyon Ranch. Fee waived if you display a Coronado National Forest or Interagency pass (America the Beautiful, Golden Age, etc.); else deposit envelope with cash or check. For more details contact Laura at 206-715-6589 or mssmithlg@aol.com.

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BACKTRACK - Mule Ridge Loop

The Muleteam's 2020-2021 season is off to a great start. Last week's inaugural hike (Laura's Loop) was a good, not-too-difficult intro. Today's Mule Mountain Ridge Trail hike took it up a notch, but was still a good easy start for the season. We had 15 Mules, which happily included a couple of newbies, on a picture-perfect day with unsurpassed views of the mountains and downtown, plus glimpses of Warren and Mexico. We all respected masks and distancing, and returned home to civilization (if that's what you call Bisbee) in time for a late lunch. - Doug

CALENDAR

Nov 14 - McEntee Drop/Grand Canyon of the Mules with Steve

Nov 21 - Ridge Trail to Juniper Flats with Susan

Nov 28 - ?

Dec 5 - ?

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Keep on trekking,

Elizabeth

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