EXPLORE HISTORIC FORT BOWIE
Join the Muleteam this Saturday at the earlier time of 8:00 AM to hike Fort Bowie National Historic Site. The trail will take us to the Visitor Center and ruins of the old Fort, passing Apache Spring and intersecting the route of the Butterfield Stage along the way. Interpretive signs and museum exhibits recount the history of warfare between the U.S. Army and the Chiricahua Apaches. The trail, including the ruins of both the first and second forts, is about 4.5 miles total. Our return route will be by the upper trail along Overlook Ridge (total elevation gain on hike about 600 feet), but those who prefer may return the same way we came.
Meet April 10 at 8:00 AM by the Old Bisbee Courthouse fountain. From there we will car-caravan in our separate vehicles (no carpooling at this time). Hikers may also meet us at 9:45 AM at the Fort Bowie trailhead. Back late afternoon. For more details contact Cara at 818-303-4175 or caraldawn@gmail.com.
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BACKTRACK - Crest Trail
“Sweet 16” hikers (later joined by two others) set off on the Crest Trail, soon revealing the Jekyll and Hydes that reside in us all. Jekyll exclaimed over the breathtaking panoramic views, then the Hyde in us would mumble, “I thought she said this was a moderate-to-easy hike along the ridge! Wow, this is nothing but a continual uphill! My God, we are going up there??” But then, our inner Jekyll would murmur, “Oh, a lovely breeze. Oh look, a patch of shade! Over there, that’s Baboquivari.” Hyde took over and dealt out a twisted ankle, heat exhaustion, beet red faces, and extreme fatigue from Covid vaccinations the day before. One hiker offered that he had a gallon of ice water in his truck if anyone needed it. Then, a lovely lunch spot at the boundary of the forest and congratulations all around upon learning that we had gained 1,300 feet in elevation. How far did we hike? 1.9 miles. Aaaaargh!! Group chorus: That’s all?? Back at the parking lot, someone pulls out a cooler of drinks to share. Aaaahh..... Good hike, Laura! We loved it!! Thank you, thank you!
More photos at muleteam.shutterfly.com
CALENDAR
April 17 - San Pedro House trails with John B.
April 24 - Charleston with Larry
May 1- Rustler Park campout/Chiricahua Peak hike with John W.
May 8 - Spring Canyon with Stephen
May 15 - End-of-season picnic
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Keep on trekking,
Elizabeth
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