Crest Trail

MULETEAM HIKES THE CREST TRAIL

Join the Muleteam this Saturday to hike the Crest Trail in the Huachuca Mountains. The trail traverses the crest of the mountains from Montezuma Pass to Fort Huachuca. We will park at Montezuma Pass, hike the first three miles, stop for lunch, then hike back. Moderate to easy, with beautiful overlooks. Bring water and a snack/lunch. Back by mid-afternoon. Free. Coronado National Memorial rules require dogs to be leashed on this trail.

Meet April 3 at 9 a.m. by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain. From there we will car-caravan in our separate vehicles to Montezuma Pass (no carpooling at this time). Alternatively, hikers may meet us at the Pass at 10:00 a.m. For more details contact Laura at 206-715-6589. 

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 - Carr Peak

The Forest Service road to the campgrounds at the end of Carr Canyon was in pretty good shape Saturday. The trail to Carr Peak was a mixture of dry earth, rocks, snow, slush and mud. Hiking poles were most helpful. Eleven of the thirteen hikers who met at the Ramsey Vista campground, as well as one dog, made the summit of Carr Peak, where we had lunch enjoying the 360 degree panorama and the close-up view of a snow-covered Miller Peak. It was well worth the hike.- Molly

CALENDAR - more hikes needed

April 10 - Ft. Bowie with Cara

April 17 - ?

April 24 - ? 

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Keep on trekking,

Elizabeth

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Carr Peak Conditions

CARR PEAK CONDITIONS

The Forest Service reports that the road up Carr Canyon is clear but may be wet with melting snow tomorrow (Mar. 27). Some or all of the trail itself may be snow-covered. Hikers should come prepared with appropriate footwear, and we will see how far we get! We don't know at this point whether it will be possible to drive all the way to the Ramsey Vista Campground or the Carr Peak trailhead shortly before it, as we usually do, or whether it will only be possible to drive as far as the Reef Campground. Even if we can drive beyond Reef Campground, we will check there for other hikers who may be planning to meet us. 

Carr Peak

MULETEAM CLIMBS CARR PEAK

Join the Muleteam this Saturday for the spectacular view from the second highest peak in the Huachuca Mountains. The trail is only 5.5 miles total, but hiking can be difficult because the first half is all uphill. Bring water, lunch and maybe a walking stick. Back late afternoon. Meet Mar 27 at 9am by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain. From there we will car-caravan in our separate vehicles to the trailhead (no carpooling at this time). On the Forest Service road from Carr Canyon Road to the trailhead, high clearance vehicles are recommended. For more details contact Molly at 520-432-3902 or eeo.source@gmail.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 - Cochise Stronghold

What a special day! Twenty-four Mules & two dogs did the six-mile roundtrip hike through a range of landscapes until we got into the open near the unique Dragoon boulder formations. It was a bright blue cloudless sky on a perfect warm-but-not-hot day. We were a little troubled because the creek was dry and the pond was completely empty - something that I have never seen in 20 years. Half of the group stopped for lunch at a nice scenic area about a half-mile from the Divide, where the rest of us had lunch and then reunited for the group photo. It was very nice to see several new people join us, as we always love to share the joys of hiking in and near our great little town.- Doug

CALENDAR 

April 3 - Crest Trail with Laura

April 10 - Ft. Bowie with Cara

April 17 - ?

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Keep on trekking,

Elizabeth

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Cochise Stronghold

HIKE COCHISE STRONGHOLD

Join the Muleteam this Saturday at the earlier time of 8:00 AM for a hike into the heart of the Dragoons. The Cochise Stronghold trail will be about six miles, through beautiful hillside rock formations, a deep valley and a pond midway. It’s a clear, moderate walk with some uphill, but nothing extreme. We should be back mid-afternoon.

Meet March 20 at 8:00 AM by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain. From there we will car-caravan in our separate vehicles to the Stronghold Campground/parking area on the east side of the Dragoons (no carpooling at this time). There are two reasons we’re leaving early: one, it’s an hour-plus drive; and two, parking spots fill up soon. We travel on Route 80 toward Douglas, left on Double Adobe Road to the end, left on the highway past Elfrida and Pearce. The road to the Stronghold is just past Sunsites. We’ll meet at the campground near the restrooms for those who start elsewhere.

There is an $8 day-use fee for parking at the campground/picnic area, waived if you display a Coronado National Forest or Interagency pass (America the Beautiful, Golden Age, etc.) For more details contact Doug at 520-432-0307. 

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 - Little Boquillas and Beyond

Neither snow nor rain nor ..... stays these Mules from the swift completion of their hike.  Nine people and three dogs braved the cold and snow to hike this week. I think we made record time, walking swiftly to keep warm.  The snow stopped and the sun poked her head out once or twice just to give us hope.  We hiked through the Little Boquillas Ranch and continued on to the old car down by the river.  After having some fun checking it out we went to the river and decided it would be warmer to have lunch back at the ranch.  After lunch we made it back to our cars just as the snow began to fly again.- Sandy

CALENDAR 

Mar 27 - Carr Peak with Molly

April 3 - Crest Trail with Laura

April 10 - Ft. Bowie with Cara

April 17 - ?

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Keep on trekking,

Elizabeth

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Little Boquillas

HIKE BEYOND THE LITTLE BOQUILLAS RANCH

Join the Muleteam this Saturday for a hike on the San Pedro Trail south of the Fairbank Schoolhouse.  We will pass the Little Boquillas Ranch, then eventually branch off to visit a "relic of the past" and have lunch by the river.  On the way back feel free to explore the ranch.  The hike is approximately 7 miles roundtrip on an old dirt road with minor elevation changes.  Bring water and lunch. Back mid-afternoon.

Meet March 13 at 9:00 a.m. by the Old Bisbee Courthouse fountain.  From there we will car-caravan in our separate vehicles (no carpooling at this time).  If you are planning to meet at the trailhead, meet around 9:40 in the parking lot across the road from the Fairbank Schoolhouse on SR82 (by the corrals). Free. For more information contact Sandy at 520-353-5124 or slajudice@yahoo.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 - Galena to Gold Gulch

Muleteam welcomed some new hikers among the twenty-one human and four canine participants in this local hike. The route gave us some unfamiliar perspectives on familiar places – from Galena to Bakerville by footpath, and then through Warren on an old railbed. We paralleled Airport Road, again on dirt, until we got to Gold Gulch Road. Our destination was the site of an old racetrack which hosted demolition derbies back in the day. We gathered on the large adjoining concrete slab for lunch and for Doug’s recitation of John B.’s tribute to John W.’s Little Guy. We returned the way we had come, making it a six-mile hike on a beautiful day. - Elizabeth

CALENDAR 

Mar 20 - Cochise Stronghold with Doug

Mar 27 - Carr Peak with Molly

April 3 - Crest Trail with Laura

April 10 - 

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Keep on trekking,

Elizabeth

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Warren Area

 HIKE GALENA TO GOLD GULCH ROAD

Join the Muleteam this Saturday for a hike in Warren and surrounding areas. Near the start we will take in Galena Park and its native-vegetation trail. Footpaths and an old railroad trackbed will take us through Warren and south to Gold Gulch Road. There we will check out an old motor racetrack before heading back the way we came. The hike is about 6 miles total, flat and easy but with little shade. Bring water and lunch/snack, back early afternoon. Dogs ok with leash. 

Meet March 6 at 9 a.m. by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain. From there we will car-caravan in our separate vehicles (no carpooling at this time). For more information contact Elizabeth, ebernstein2001@yahoo.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 - Slavin Gulch

On a breezy day 10 hikers and 4 dogs made the drive to the Slavin Gulch trailhead.  The Dragoons were crowded with ATV's and campers but very few people on the trail.  Unfortunately, there wasn't a drop of water in the gulch, but many commented how beautiful the area was and agreed it was worth the drive and the hike.  Three hikers stayed on the lower trail while seven made it up to the old mine remnants for lunch and tried to find seating out of the wind.  Fun hike everyone! - Ken

CALENDAR 

Mar 13 - Little Boquillas and beyond with Sandy

Mar 20 - Cochise Stronghold with Doug

Mar 27 - Carr Peak with Molly

April 3 - Crest Trail with Laura

April 10 - 

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Keep on trekking,

Elizabeth

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