Patio Peak

MULETEAM EXPLORES THE SOUTHERN MULES

Join the Muleteam this Saturday for a local hike from Yuma Trail in Warren, through Gold Gulch and by Gold Hill to a distinctive peak in the southern Mule Mountains. Have lunch on top and enjoy a curious view of Bisbee from a different angle. The summit features a concrete pad (hence "Patio Peak"); some may also remember a tree once decorated with beer cans stuck on the branches. Total distance about 6 miles, all up and down hills on old mining roads. Bring water and lunch. Back early afternoon.

Meet January 23 at 9 a.m. by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain, from which we will car-caravan in our separate vehicles to the trailhead (no carpooling at this time). Hikers familiar with the trailhead may meet us there. For more details contact John at 520-366-1099 or johnwasser@hotmail.com.

Hikers are asked to wear masks, with the exception of those who have difficulty with physical exertion while masked. The latter are asked to maintain a six-foot distance from other hikers.

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BACKTRACK - Mt. Ballard 

It was a sunny and warm morning as nine Muleteam hikers (no dogs) made the trek up Mt. Ballard. This hike seems to get harder and take longer every year! We enjoyed having a snack and lounging at the top while overlooking San Jose, Naco and Mexico. Two hikers decided to venture over to Fissure Peak, making their way across the saddle and up the rocky slope. Once there the views were even more spectacular. It was a great day for a hike that was made even better because of no snow this year!  - Sandy

SIDETRACK - Muleteam shirts

Ordering deadline - Tuesday, Jan. 19.

More photos at muleteam.shutterfly.com

CALENDAR - more hikes needed

Jan 30 - Crest Trail with Laura, weather permitting

Feb 6 - ?

Feb 13 - ?

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Keep on trekking,

Elizabeth

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