China Camp

CHINA CAMP HIKE IN THE DRAGOONS

Join the Muleteam this Saturday February 11th for a hike in the Dragoon Mountains on an old mining road with wonderful views. This hike will be pretty long (about 8 miles total) but only moderately uphill with an optional steep climb on road to the peak. It’s down and back the same way, so you can stop anytime you want and meet the group on the way back. Bring water and lunch. Meet at 9am by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain to carpool (over an hour each way). Back by late afternoon, and historically some have chosen to stop in Tombstone for a snack on the way home. Free, but gas donation is appreciated. For more details contact Brad at bradward.j3@juno.com or 432-2476.

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BACKTRACK - Cochise Stronghold

Two dogs and fifteen humans (ranging in age from 10 months to 74 years) were rewarded with an absolutely perfect hike to the Cochise Stronghold divide. The weather was sunny and warm, but not hot. Many people (myself included) find this the best Muleteam hike of all. It’s a well-marked moderate hike starting through a slightly wooded path by a creek to a pond and then into the open with spectacular (and close) views of the unique Dragoon boulder rock formations. This was one of those days that makes Muleteam hikes so special.  - Doug

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SIDETRACK - Photos

All current season Muleteam photos are now at Photos 2022-23. Add yours.

Before March 25 save your favorite past photos from muleteam.shutterfly.com.

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FLASHBACK

On March 22-23, 2014, thirteen intrepid Mules took on Picacho Peak. Ten of us made it to the summit on a 6.2 mile round trip, which most of us believe was our most technically difficult hike. The last mile up required climbs over steep rock walls aided only by steel cables and -toward the summit- by walking on a catwalk with frightening exposure below. In my opinion, it was the best Muleteam hike ever. Scary, challenging, exhausting. It was so good, in fact, that most of us said that we never want to do it again. - Doug Reiniger

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REMAINING SEASON 2022-2023

FEBRUARY
18 - Laura's Loop & City Trail in the Mule Mtns with Laura
25 - Guindani Canyon in the Whetstone Mountains with Monica

MARCH
4 - Fairbank and riverside picnic with Doug
11 - Mural Hill in the Mule Mtns with Larry
18 - Joe's Canyon in the Huachucas with Brad
25 - ?

APRIL
1 - Council Rocks in the Dragoons with Carol
7-8 - Chiricahua overnight at Turkey Creek with Carol
15 - Parker Canyon Lake and wine tasting with Doug
22 - Wood Canyon Plus with Lindsay Susan and Deb
29 - Hike and Carr House presentation with Mike Foster

MAY
6 - Palominas San Pedro hike and farewell picnic with Ken