14th ANNUAL SAN PEDRO HIKE & PICNIC
Join the Muleteam this Saturday March 16th for a special relaxing and fun event: our 14th Annual Potluck Riverside Picnic along the San Pedro River. We start at the Historic Fairbank Townsite and walk along a flat and easy trail, first to see the 100+ year old cemetery and then mill ruins until we get to the river in only about 1½ miles. At the riverside, we spread out the tablecloths, put out the food and drinks and have a long, relaxing lunch. We ask that everyone bring some food or drink to share. Rumor has it that beer & wine have usually been smuggled in. All the plates, utensils and glasses will be provided. After lunch, everyone has the option to either return to Fairbank the way we came, or continue the longer loop route along the river (about 4 more miles). Meet March 16th at 9 am by the Old Bisbee courthouse, from which we can car pool to the Fairbank Townsite parking lot.
Join the Muleteam this Saturday March 16th for a special relaxing and fun event: our 14th Annual Potluck Riverside Picnic along the San Pedro River. We start at the Historic Fairbank Townsite and walk along a flat and easy trail, first to see the 100+ year old cemetery and then mill ruins until we get to the river in only about 1½ miles. At the riverside, we spread out the tablecloths, put out the food and drinks and have a long, relaxing lunch. We ask that everyone bring some food or drink to share. Rumor has it that beer & wine have usually been smuggled in. All the plates, utensils and glasses will be provided. After lunch, everyone has the option to either return to Fairbank the way we came, or continue the longer loop route along the river (about 4 more miles). Meet March 16th at 9 am by the Old Bisbee courthouse, from which we can car pool to the Fairbank Townsite parking lot.
Alternatively, hikers may meet us at about 9:40am at Fairbank. The trip is about 40 minutes from Bisbee: Route 80 past Tombstone, left on Route 82 across from the Checkpoint for about 6 miles. Fairbank lot is on the right. For any questions, contact Doug at (520) 432-0307 or reiniger@wyoming.com.
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BACKTRACK - Juniper Flats Road
The hike to the two tower complexes on the Juniper Flats Road began from Mule Pass with eight hikers and one dog. Two more hikers joined us on the way for a complete complement of 10 hikers. The tour was mostly uneventful, with skies that were clouding up but never got very threatening. They did block the sun, which made a cold breeze all the more noticeable, and most of all at the top where the last towers were situated and where we had lunch in scenic splendor. That was brought to an early halt by hikers without extra clothing who were followed at intervals by other hikers on their own or as couples.
The hike to the two tower complexes on the Juniper Flats Road began from Mule Pass with eight hikers and one dog. Two more hikers joined us on the way for a complete complement of 10 hikers. The tour was mostly uneventful, with skies that were clouding up but never got very threatening. They did block the sun, which made a cold breeze all the more noticeable, and most of all at the top where the last towers were situated and where we had lunch in scenic splendor. That was brought to an early halt by hikers without extra clothing who were followed at intervals by other hikers on their own or as couples.
There were only eight of us for lunch when two and their dog turned back after our group photo at the first tower complex. Other outdoor enthusiasts were seen but all were traveling in vehicles or had set up some camp spots along the road. An estimate of these were about three or four camps and about the same number of vehicles in motion. The leader was gratified to find that the group stayed together in relatively close proximity, neither spreading far apart or crowding into a tight bundle. The wide road allowed for hikers to choose between hiking side by side or ahead and behind, and various combinations were tried at random intervals. As expected, the pace back down was much faster, with the last two hikers arriving back at the Mule Pass starting point somewhere around 1:20 in the afternoon. -- Brad
Past seasons: Photos 2022-23 - Photos 2021-22
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CALENDAR 2023-2024
MARCH
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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