HIKE UP SLAVIN GULCH
Join the Muleteam this Saturday for a hike in the Dragoon Mountains. The trail is a rocky path and old mining road with huge boulder formations, along a great sand-bottomed creek. It's a steady uphill to some old mining ruins and down the same way for a total of approximately 6.8 miles. Bring water, lunch, and maybe a walking stick. The dirt road in can have some ruts and rocks but 4WD isn't necessary, just a medium clearance vehicle. Back late afternoon.
Meet April 9 at 9 a.m. by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain. Alternatively, hikers may meet us around 9:30 at the beginning of Middlemarch Road or meet at the trailhead. Free. For more details contact Jan @ 704-299-6614.
BACKTRACK - Parker Canyon Lake
Twenty-two hikers and Gus.
Perfect day to be outdoors.
Leisurely stroll to the customary lunch spot.
The water level was low enough that we could walk over to explore Guy Island
(years ago Guy was the only Mule to go to the island while the others ate lunch).
No blue herons did I see. But we did see a few other birds….eagles, ravens, ducks, etc.
Water level so low that we could shortcut the side canyons, so the hike was probably 4 ½ miles instead of the usual 5.
Oh yeah, add in the island part and we did go all 5.
Welcome to all the new Muleteamers. Nice day .
On to the winery for some more fun . -John W.
More photos at muleteam.shutterfly.com
CALENDAR
Apr 16 - Cochise Stronghold with Doug
Apr 23 - ?
Apr 30 - Natural Bridge in the Chiricahuas with Molly
May 7 - ?
Keep on trekking,
Elizabeth
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