MULETEAM ASCENDS MOUNT BALLARD
Join the Muleteam this Saturday to hike to the highest point in the Mule Mountains, west of the "Divide" with outstanding views of Bisbee, Mexico, and the Huachuca Mountains. This is a fairly difficult hike on a natural path with a steep rocky section. The total distance round trip is only 3.5 miles, but includes an elevation gain of 1,300 feet. Bring water and snacks or lunch. Back early afternoon. Free. Dogs welcome, but be aware that there is lots of cholla along the narrow trail.
Join the Muleteam this Saturday to hike to the highest point in the Mule Mountains, west of the "Divide" with outstanding views of Bisbee, Mexico, and the Huachuca Mountains. This is a fairly difficult hike on a natural path with a steep rocky section. The total distance round trip is only 3.5 miles, but includes an elevation gain of 1,300 feet. Bring water and snacks or lunch. Back early afternoon. Free. Dogs welcome, but be aware that there is lots of cholla along the narrow trail.
Meet February 24 at 9 a.m. by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain, from which we will carpool up Tombstone Canyon Road to West Blvd. up to the Divide. Alternatively, hikers may head straight for the Divide and wait there. For more details contact Deb at (802)777-1499 or debvanschaack@gmail.com.
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BACKTRACK - Sandoval Cross
The weather couldn't have been better for a lovely hike to the Sandoval Family Cross. Our numbers grew and shrank a bit on the way through town, but fourteen hikers and one dog made their way to this little-visited cross via Laura's Loop. From the plaque at the base: "This cross was erected in 1918 by the Sandoval family to help celebrate the day of the cross, which is the 3rd day of May. Friends and neighbors prayed here for many years. The Sandoval family moved to Los Angeles on or about 1927." Our numbers flexed on the way back through town as some stopped for bread and one said he was continuing his hike unless there was a dance party planned. (There wasn't; next time!) -- Lindsay
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CALENDAR 2023-2024
MARCH
2 - Guindani Trail in the Whetstones with Monica
9 - Juniper Flats in the Mule Mtns from divide to towers with Brad
16 - Fairbank hike and San Pedro riverside picnic with Doug
23 - Council Rocks in the Dragoons with Carol
30 - Hunter Canyon Loop in the Huachucas with Jim Poulin
APRIL
5-7 - Picacho Peak hike and campout with Sandy and Molly
13 - Old Bisbee art stairs with Larry
20 - Parker Canyon Lake and optional Sonoita wine tasting with Doug
27 - Miller Peak in the Huachucas with Carol
MAY
4 - Carr House hike & presentation in the Huachucas with Mike Foster
11 - Coronado Cave and season end potluck with Doug
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