Laura's Loop

HIKE FROM OLD BISBEE TO THE HILLS ABOVE ZACATECAS CANYON

Join the Muleteam this Saturday, February 18th for one of our easier local hikes which we call Laura’s Loop in honor of the favorite hike of our neighbor Laura, who will lead the hike on Saturday. Starting at 9:00am at the Courthouse we'll walk city streets to the end of OK Street. From there we'll follow a trail northwards along the sides of the hills, with great views of the Mule Mountain Ridge and down to Zacatecas Canyon. At the end of the Canyon, we’ll have the option to pick up City Trail (with different views of downtown Bisbee) to High Road and then on the street to Larry’s house for lunch (bring your own). For those who don’t want to hike City Trail, you’ll have the option to walk through downtown and Main Street or return directly to the Courthouse. About 4 miles total. Bring water and a snack (or lunch for those stopping at Larry’s). Back before 1:00pm. Dogs welcome. Free. For more details call or text Laura at 206-715-6589 or mssmithlg@aol.com.

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BACKTRACK - Slavin Gulch

Brad was not able to lead the hike to China Camp, so...

This Saturday eight members of the Muleteam unanimously voted to change our destination from China Camp to Slavin Gulch. There was plenty of sunshine and only a slight breeze as we set off, and coats and long sleeves didn't last very long.  A good portion of this trail follows along a stream, whose gurgling waters flow under and around massive boulders and even form many shallow pools in the sandy stream bed.  Shifting our gaze upward, we found ourselves surrounded on three sides by the ancient and intricate rock formations so characteristic of the Dragoons, replete with house-sized rocks perched in ways that seem to defy gravity.  As we approached the top (where we would find the ruins of an old mine), the sun dipped behind dark clouds, the wind picked up, and we feared rain.  Thankfully though, no rain came, and soon we were once again removing our coats and long sleeves for our downhill return.  Weary from approximately eight miles of hiking and headed back for Bisbee, five of us stopped off in Tombstone for a beer and some laughs and more conversation.  A great hike and a great day!  - Terryl

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SIDETRACK - CorpsAfrica Reception

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FLASHBACK - Cananea Observatory 2011

Beyond the nearby border wall is somewhat unknown territory to many of us, but for a few years we had a couple of guys from Mexico, Guillermo and Jose joining the Muleteam hikes. We were delighted when they organized hikes on their side of the border including San Jose Peak, the mysterious mountain looming above Naco, Sonora. This photo was taken after a hike up a mountain road near Cananea for a tour of the Observatory. 

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REMAINING SEASON 2022-2023

FEBRUARY
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 - 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