HIKE COCHISE TRAIL
Join the Muleteam for a hike at 8am on Saturday, December 16th through the natural fortress and unique rock formations of the Dragoon Mountains. From the east trailhead at Cochise Stronghold Campground, the trail ascends 3 miles to the Divide where we'll enjoy views to the east and west as we enjoy lunch. We can turn around there for a 6-mile route or -as an option-continue downhill to the west trailhead and then re-trace our hike for a 9-mile route. Bring water and food. Leashed dogs OK.
NOTE: The drive to the campground parking area is an hour-and-a-half drive on Route 191, so we will meet earlier than usual at 8am, at the fountain by the County Courthouse. There is a day-use fee of $8 per car to park at the campground (free if you have an America the Beautiful or Senior Park Pass). Carpooling is strongly recommended. For more details, text Lindsay at 954-770-2221.
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BACKTRACK - Juniper Flats
It was a picture perfect weather day for a hike in the Mule Mountains! Everyone in the group of eight went over the ridge tops when there was a choice of over or around the mountains above Bisbee. The views couldn't have been clearer, and we took our time visiting and removing layers as the day progressed. We chatted with some Mule team hikers around the five-points area who did a shorter reverse hike from the gulch. Two more hikers met us around the same area and went our direction and we added one more hiker on Juniper Flats before the climb to the lunch spot at the pagoda. If you were keeping track, there were eleven for our group photo at the top. The bright yellow foliage was especially beautiful, both in town and as seen from above. - Susan
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CALENDAR 2023-2024
Contact Doug at reiniger@wyoming.com to add your hike to the list..
DECEMBER
23 - Bisbee Cross in the Mule Mtns
30 - Mural Hill in the Mule Mtns with Larry
JANUARY
6 - Perimeter trail in the Huachucas with Doug & Anne
13 - ???
20 - ???
27 - ???
FEBRUARY
10 - San Pedro river to the old car with Ken
17 - Sandoval family cross in the Mule Mtns with Lindsay
MARCH
9 - Juniper Flats in the Mule Mtns from divide to towers with Brad
16 - Fairbank hike and San Pedro riverside picnic with Doug
APRIL
6 - Parker Canyon Lake and optional Sonoita wine tasting with Doug
13 - Old Bisbee art stairs with Larry
MAY
4 - Carr House hike & presentation in the Huachucas with Mike Foster
18 - Hike and season end potluck
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