Muleteam: Palominas

PALOMINAS HIKE AND POTLUCK
I'm excited about the end of year potluck and hike. It's always sad to end the season, but then there's next year! Our hike will be an easy out and back along an old dirt road that eventually leads to the border. There will be wide open spaces and great views of the Huachucas and San Jose Peak. The hike is relatively flat except for a wash along the way. It will be hot. We'll hike approximately two hours total (not all the way to the border).
Meet 9am, Saturday, May 6 at the Bisbee courthouse fountain. Bring a dish to share and your favorite beverage. Please consider bringing your own reusable plates and silverware to reduce waste, I'll provide some for those who forget. There are NO grills and NO water. If you’re only coming for the potluck, show up anytime. We’ll probably be back from the hike about 11:30. Dogs welcome. See you all there! If you have any questions call Ken at 520-432-9152 or kenheusman@yahoo.com.

Trailhead/potluck location
You can meet to hike at the Palominas Trailhead by 9:30 (or 11:30 for the potluck). It is located just West of the Brite Spot on Highway 92, between mile marker 342-341. There is a blue Parking Area sign and a Forest Service brown binocular sign. Turn there and proceed to the end.

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BACKTRACK - Carr House

This Saturday's hike was somewhat unique because (rather than trekking uphill through the Huachuca wilderness) we sat at the Carr House for a presentation, followed by a short stroll to the nearby ruins of the early pioneer settlement in Carr Canyon. Our presenter and tour guide, Mike Foster (a videographer by trade but also a caretaker at Carr house) proved to be a wealth of information, telling us of the taxonomy of the local tree species... To the way indigenous peoples made use of and sustained themselves from these trees and plants....to the history of this area.... As well as the animals species one is likely to find here. I personally now know how to identify 3 different kinds of oak trees. There was literally too much information to retain, but fortunately there are many links provided below (videos Mike has made)

that focus on this region, this habitat, and even Bisbee!! My personal takeaway from Saturday was this: despite our cultural climate and the apparent disregard for nature and native peoples, there are many generous and caring locals who go out of their way to remember our roots and to share this with others and to support and bolster places like Carr House. It's very heartening. -Terryl

Huachuca Mountain Videos https://vimeo.com/showcase/6681008

San Pedro River Videos https://vimeo.com/showcase/7833343