Patio Peak

 HIKE TO PATIO PEAK (a.k.a. BEER CAN HILL)

Join the Muleteam this Saturday for a local hike from Yuma Trail in Warren through Gold Gulch and by Gold Hill to a distinctive peak in the southern Mule Mountains.  The hike goes up and down trails and an old mining road. Total distance is about 6 miles with a challenging uphill, rocky section and 1200 ft. elevation gain. Have lunch by the “patio” on top and enjoy a view of Bisbee from a different angle. Dogs welcome.  Bring water and poles if you use them. Free. Back mid afternoon.

Meet at the old Bisbee courthouse fountain December 18 by 9:00 a.m. to carpool or follow to the trailhead. For more information contact Ken or Sandy at 520-432-9152 or kenheusman@yahoo.com.

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BACKTRACK - Mount Ballard

Perfect day.

14 Mules and Louie got as high as they could get.  ( Mt. Ballard, the highest peak in the Mule Mountains.)

What did you think I meant ?

All hikers reached the summit at their own pace.  Lunchtime turned out to be story hour.  Very pleasant for sure.

Views … Old Town, Warren, the B way down there, Huachucas, Chiricahuas with snow, Santa Ritas, Rincons ….

Mexico … San Jose, Mariquitas, Elenitas, Sierra Madres …

* Everyone knows that I always preach hazards and safety.  All too often, I try to get the message across by demonstrating what not to do.

**   And thanks for the help my good friends. 

John 

CALENDAR 

Dec. 25 - Bisbee Cross with Doug

Jan. 1 - Mural Hill with Lindsay

Jan. 8 - ?

Jan. 15 - ?

Keep on trekking,

Elizabeth

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