HIKE THE SAN PEDRO HOUSE TRAILS
Join the Muleteam this Saturday at the earlier time of 8:00 AM for a leisurely hike on the flat trails near San Pedro House. This will be a 3.5-mile hike through grasslands and desert wash, by a pond and along the River. With the spring bird migration underway, we can expect to see a flashy bird or two. Bring water and a snack. Back late morning. Free. Dogs OK with leash.
Meet April 17 at 8:00 a.m. by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain. From there we will car-caravan in our separate vehicles to San Pedro House (no carpooling at this time). Alternatively, hikers may meet us at the San Pedro House parking area at 8:30 AM. For more details contact John at 319-325-3605 or johnbroz1944@yahoo.com.
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BACKTRACK - Fort Bowie
Seven hikers made the journey to Fort Bowie and had a leisurely hike on the loop to the visitor center. The group stopped frequently to see the ruins and read the historical signboards at the cemetery where Geronimo's young son is buried, the clear water flowing from the rock face at the site of Apache Spring, and all manner of ruins along the way that informed of mining activities, the Butterfield Overland Mail Stage, military construction for trading, storage of weaponry and the expansive fort during 20 years of conflict with the local Chiricahua Apaches. Then followed a lunch in rocking chairs under the covered porch of the visitor center with a cool breeze while some wandered the fort ruins and small museum. It was a much slower pace than the average Muleteam hike as the group followed the loop behind the visitor center back to the parking lot with half the group awaiting the much slower second half back at the trailhead. One hiker headed back to Bisbee before we were able to take a group photo. Thanks to everyone for the enjoyable hike & reliving some local history. - Cara
More photos at muleteam.shutterfly.com
CALENDAR
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
Keep on trekking,
Elizabeth
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