HIKE INTO COCHISE STRONGHOLD
Join the Muleteam this Saturday at the earlier time of 8:00am for a hike into the heart of the East Side of the Dragoons. The Cochise Stronghold trail is about six miles roundtrip, through beautiful hillside rock formations. It's a clear, moderate walk with some uphill but nothing extreme. Bring water and lunch. Back late afternoon. Meet April 16 at 8am by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain to carpool (about 90 minutes each way). Free, but gas donation is appreciated. There's a $8 parking fee unless you have a Nat'l Forest or Interagency Park Pass. We'll meet at the campground near the restrooms to start. For more details contact Doug at 520-432-0307 or reiniger@wyoming.com.
Due to a recent fire near Slavin Gulch check with Doug about this hike before driving directly to the trailhead.
BACKTRACK - Slavin Gulch
Sixteen Muleteam members laced up their boots to hike what we once considered a moderately difficult trail. Last year’s monsoon washed out the trail that we remembered; we’re certain age had absolutely nothing to to with the extra difficulty, teehee 🤭 The trail was a bit more challenging, having to step over more large rocks and boulders and we clocked eight miles total if you made it to the top. The intense heat and dust did not help with the comfort level. We started out the climb catching up with each other and laughing and then it got quiet as we continued to climb and the gulch closed in around us.
We became a bit disjointed and individuals dropped off as they seemed fit to lounge in the shade, read a book or simply enjoy the astounding rock formations. With that said, everyone was always accounted for. Half the group made it up the last steep hundred feet to the bottom of the ore chute and take in the beautiful views. Overall it was a very nice, challenging day with everyone enjoying the hike in their own way and setting their individual limits.
The leader was amiss in taking the group photo at the trailhead, so we have two photos of most of the hikers as we met in the parking lot to call it a day. More photos at muleteam.shutterfly.com.
Jan
It is with sadness to report that fire broke out in Slavin Gulch 6pm Sunday 😢.
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