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
More Brown Canyon photos at muleteam.shutterfly.com
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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Thank-you for a great bushwhack/rock scramble/hike down to McEntee Drop. I want to upload some photos to your Muleteam/shutterfly account, but the link leads to nowhere.
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