Parker Canyon Lake

EXPLORE PARKER CANYON LAKE

Join the Muleteam this Saturday for a scenic hike around the edge of one of the few lakes in this area. This is an easy hike, about 5 miles round-trip on a mostly flat trail in a natural setting with herons. Bring water and lunch. 

Optional visit after the hike to Rune Vineyard for wine tasting and Mata Ortiz pottery show. Information here: Mata Ortiz Pottery Show & Sale

Meet April 2 at 9 a.m. by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain. Parking at the Lake costs $8 per car, waived with a Coronado National Forest or Interagency pass (America the Beautiful, senior pass, etc.). For more details contact Sue at 612-810-0689 or subylogan@msn.com.

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BACKTRACK - Joe's Canyon

Nice day. The plan … not summit fever,  but an easy meander.  

10  intrepid hikers.

A great day for looking for the few shady trees.

Great day to enjoy each other's company.

6 ½ miles and 1350 feet elevation gain. Impressive on a 90-degree day .

One hiker, I won’t mention David’s name, even went 340 feet higher

For extra credit.

The cool clear water that I promised turned out to be a mirage.

                                                                                      -John W.

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CALENDAR 

Apr 9 - Natural Bridge in the Chiricahuas with Molly 

Apr 16 - Cochise Stronghold with Doug

Apr 23 - Slavin Gulch with Molly and Jan

Apr 30 - ?

May 7 - ?

Keep on trekking,

Elizabeth

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Joe's Canyon

HIKE JOE'S CANYON TRAIL

Join the Muleteam this Saturday to hike from the Coronado Visitor Center through a very scenic valley in the Huachuca Mountains to Coronado Peak for a view of Mexico. This is a continuous uphill trail returning the same way for a total of about 6.5 miles. Bring water and lunch but no dogs. Back mid-afternoon.

Meet March 26 at 9 a.m. by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain, or alternatively at the Visitor Center at Coronado National Memorial at 9:45. Free. For more details contact John at at 520-366-1099 or lilguyly@gmail.com.

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BACKTRACK - Clark Spring

Thirteen Mules and one dog enjoyed a beautiful day hiking 6.4 miles on a variety of terrains. We started on lower Miller Canyon, a leisurely stroll through the wooded forest along a clear and running stream.  Crossed Miller Canyon Rd. headed up to Clark Springs which was more of an uphill, rocky climb. Found our way to have lunch on a rocky outcrop with beautiful views of the mountains and valleys below. Chose the John Cooper trail back down, taking in the budding manzanitas and several tiny rainbow cacti protected in between rocks. We once again meandered through lower Miller Canyon on our way back to our vehicles. The weather was perfect for another beautiful hike with the Muleteam.-Jan

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CALENDAR 

Apr 2 - Parker Canyon Lake with Sue S. and John W.

Apr 9 - Natural Bridge in the Chiricahuas with Molly 

Apr 16 - Cochise Stronghold with Doug

Apr 23 - Slavin Gulch with Molly and Jan

Apr 30 - ?

Keep on trekking,

Elizabeth

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Clark Spring

 HIKE BETWEEN MILLER AND CARR CANYONS

Join the Muleteam this Saturday in the lower Huachuca Mountains for a hike that includes the Clark Spring Trail. The first half is mostly flat by a stream (doubt there will be water in the stream), then a steady climb to a scenic spot for lunch and back again for a total of about 6 miles. Very pretty views. Some steep areas so you might want to bring poles. Bring water and lunch. Back mid-afternoon. 

Meet March 19 at 9 AM by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain, we will drive from there. For those who want to drive directly to the trailhead, meet at 9:30 at the first parking area on the left on Miller Canyon Rd. after it turns to dirt. There are restrooms there. For more details contact Jan at 704-299-6614.

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BACKTRACK - Lewis Springs

Twelve mules (no dogs) were on the hike which began on an old dirt road and crossed over to the railroad bed.  It was a short hike in with some interesting old bridges and remnants of the railroad.  We did a little bushwhacking into the main site of the Lewis Springs resort which at one time featured a spring-fed pool, an indoor swimming pool, dance pavilion, concessions, playground and picnic tables.  Three of us shared a little history we found on the web.  After lunch by the spring and the giant cottonwood tree we walked out.  It was a great day with cool temps and sunshine. -Sandy

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CALENDAR 

Mar 26 - Joe's Canyon with John W.

Apr 2 - Parker Canyon Lake with Sue S. and John W.

Apr 9 - Natural Bridge in the Chiricahuas with Molly 

Apr 16 - Cochise Stronghold with Doug

Apr 23 - Slavin Gulch with Molly and Jan

Apr 30 - ?

Keep on trekking,

Elizabeth

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Lewis Springs

HIKE TO LEWIS SPRINGS

Join the Muleteam this Saturday for a hike on the old railroad bed to Lewis Springs. It's an easy, flat 4.5-mile out and back hike. Situated near the San Pedro River, it was a popular resort in the late-19th and early-20th centuries where thousands of people gathered. Only remnants remain. 

Meet March 12 at 9 a.m. by the Old Bisbee Courthouse fountain. We will be back early afternoon.  For more details contact Sandy at 520-353-5124 or slajudice@yahoo.com. 

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BACKTRACK - Fairbank and Gourmet River Picnic

A wonderful tradition resumed with style. Twenty-two of us and three dogs enjoyed beautiful weather and hiked the San Pedro River trail from the historic town of Fairbank. We all walked two miles to the river, with stops at the Old Cemetery and the Central Mill (turn-of-the-century silver ore processing center) ending with a riverside lunch. Our 10-year tradition of an annual gourmet pot-luck meal, with tablecloths and plates and a broad array of wonderful food to share (and some wine and margaritas, to boot) was revived after a couple of COVID years. After lunch, a small number of the group returned the way we came, and most of us continued another almost-three miles on the loop return trail following the river and railroad track back to town. It was great to see a Muleteam tradition revived. For those who missed it, we'll see you at the next Gourmet  Riverside Picnic in March 2023.

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CALENDAR 

Mar 19 - Clark Springs with Jan and Larry

Mar 26 - Joe's Canyon with John W.

Apr 2 - Parker Canyon Lake with Sue S. and John W.

Apr 9 - Chiricahuas with Molly 

Apr 16 - Cochise Stronghold with Doug

Apr 23 - Slavin Gulch with Molly and Jan

Apr 30 - ?

Keep on trekking,

Elizabeth

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