Mount Ballard

MULETEAM ASCENDS MOUNT BALLARD

Join the Muleteam this Saturday to hike to the highest point in the Mule Mountains, west of the "Divide" with outstanding views of Bisbee, Mexico and the Huachuca Mountains. This is a strenuous hike on a natural path with several steep sections, about 3.4 miles total. Bring water and snack or lunch. Back early afternoon. Free. Dogs welcome but be aware that there are lots of cholla along the narrow trail.

Meet December 11 at 9 a.m. by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain to carpool to the Divide. Alternatively, hikers may head straight for the Divide and park there. For more details contact John at 520-366-1099 or lilguyly@gmail.com.

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BACKTRACK - Heart of Rocks

Twelve hikers enjoyed some of the most spectacular scenery in the state on Saturday. We started from the Echo Canyon trailhead and took the Ed Riggs trail, then the Mushroom Rock trail and then the Big Balanced Rock trail to Heart of the Rocks, where we did the loop and ate lunch overlooking rock pinnacles and the valley to the west.

Some of us saw the Punch and Judy rock formation toward the end of the loop, while others were well on their way back on the trail.

To anyone who has not hiked in Chiricahua National Monument, I say, get out there now!

Thanks to Elizabeth and Larry for help with navigation and thanks to those who have posted their photos of the hike at muleteam.shutterfly.com   -- Molly

SIDETRACK - Training for beaver survey

This coming Sunday, Dec. 12, Mike Foster is offering a training session in how to survey for beavers along the San Pedro. This would be in preparation for next year's survey. If you are interested, please contact me at ebernstein2001@yahoo.com. -- Elizabeth

CALENDAR 

Dec. 18 - Patio Peak with Sandy & Ken

Dec. 25 - Bisbee Cross with Doug

Jan. 1 - Mural Hill with Lindsay

Jan. 8 - ?

Keep on trekking,

Elizabeth

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