Spring Canyon

HIKE SPRING CANYON

Join the Muleteam this Saturday for a local hike beginning at the end of Spring Canyon and continuing to the ridgeline overlooking Bisbee from the west. The hike proceeds from an easy uphill trail climbing many mid-1930’s WPA stone dams, to a steeper vegetation-shrouded canyon, followed by a scramble at the end to the enchanted cholla forest on the ridge line between Mt. Ballard and Mt. Martin. From there we will have views of Bisbee, Sierra Vista, Mexico, and the mountains to the East. The hike is less than three miles roundtrip with an elevation gain of about 1300 feet, shorter and a bit steeper than hiking Mt. Ballard. Bring liquids and lunch. Back before 3 PM.

Meet May 8 at 9 a.m. by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain. From there we will arrange transportation to the trailhead. For more details contact Steve at 520-432-7770 or sss@theriver.com.

In past years this was part of a two-canyon Muleteam shuttle hike which included Abrigo Canyon on the western side. The miners on the west side of the Mules used this route  as a shortcut to Bisbee instead of taking what is now Highway 92.

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BACKTRACK - Chiricahua Peak conquered at last!

Ten members of the U.S. Muleteam  expedition gathered at base camp for a final meal before the May 1 attempt of Chiricahua Peak. Great food . . . great company.

At the crack of 9:30 a.m. , the team set out on the first leg of the journey. 

Long Park.

All went according to plan thanks to their super genius leader.  Soon the party arrived at Fly Peak junction and then on to Round Park.

All decided on a final push to the summit. The victory and the views were celebrated with a well-deserved lunch.

The weather broke (wind).  And the climbers descended at a leisurely pace.

Congratulations to all - John W.

More photos at muleteam.shutterfly.com

CALENDAR 

May 15 - End-of-Season picnic

Keep on trekking,

Elizabeth

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