Guindani Canyon

HIKE GUINDANI TRAIL
Join the Muleteam this Saturday February 25 for a hike in the Whetstone Moutains beginning in Kartchner Caverns State Park. The Guindani trail is a 4.2-mile loop. The elevation ranges from 4709 to 5619 feet for an elevation gain of 910 feet. One half is in the shade of a treed canyon with a steep hike. The other half is in the sun with very gradually lowering elevation. We will lunch on the saddle with lovely views. 
Meet Feb. 25 at 9:00 AM by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain. From there it is about a one-hour drive to Kartchner Caverns, on Hwy 90 almost to Benson. Dogs on leashes welcome. Bring water and lunch. There is a $7 per car fee for entrance to the Park. Back around 3:30 PM. For more details contact Monica at 520-461-6799 or sometimesthelight@hotmail.com.

The Whetstone Mountains are named for a common rock there, novaculite, also called flint, used to sharpen knife blades.  The Whetstones are also notorious for being where Wyatt Earp shot and killed Curly Bill Brocius.  And what’s more, the dinosaur fossil, Sonorasaurus thompsoni from the Cretaceous Period was found there in 1998. 

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BACKTRACK - Laura's Loop

It was a perfect hiking day for the Muleteam.  Many, many happy hikers gathered at the fountain, and then we picked up more as we moved our ranks up and over Clawson, down to the Gulch and then the most enjoyable part, up Youngblood to OK Street.  Our ranks swelled even more as we started our Loop at the end of the street, topping out at 27 people (and one quite handsome poodle) when we picked up yet one more along the path (hint: his name starts with B and ends with D).  Merrily we proceeded along the little loop through the beautiful Mules and then onto the City Trail for some, while others opted to zoom along to town on Brewery Gulch.  The ultimate cap to the local hike was our lunch spot on Larry's side deck, enjoying the view, the sun, the sangria and the peanut butter cookies.  It was generally agreed that we should, indeed, make this a February tradition.  The total mileage was 3.6 miles.  Note: Ann Reiniger invited us to attend her daughter Liz's reception for Corps Africa, to be held at the Courtyard from 3 - 5 on March 3. No charge and food will be provided by Roka!  Rsvp to Anne if you would like to attend.   Submitted by your humble hike leader and the most wonderful "sweep". - Laura and Sara

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SIDETRACK - Muleteam Shirt only $10

Place your order before March 1 for a new printing of Muleteam shirts. 100% heavy cotton, natural color.

Sizes S, M, L, XL, or XXL ($2 extra). Text or email with your name, quantity and sizes.

Pick up and pay at courthouse fountain before a hike (no special deliveries).

Text: 520-224-4951  Email: larryjmilam@gmail.com

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REMAINING SEASON 2022-2023

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 - Miller Peak in the Huachucas

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