OLD BISBEE ‘ART STAIRS’ HIKE
Join the Muleteam this Saturday to explore some unique outside art (murals, mosaics, sculpture...) by way of Bisbee's most interesting stairs. Be prepared to climb at a reasonable pace with planned stops for less than 4 miles. Bring water, lunch and maybe a camera, but no dogs. Back about noon or drop out when you want. Meet April 13 at 9am by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain to begin the hike. Free. For more details contact Larry 520-224-4951 or larryjmilam@gmail.com.
___________________BACKTRACK - Picacho Peak
What a trip! Twelve campers and one dog met at Picacho Peak State Park to begin the weekend. The cold wind howled (and I mean howled!) all evening preventing a campfire and making the set-up of tents almost impossible. After some time and some helping hands, four tents were erected and three actually made it through the night without blowing down (sorry Jan). The wind didn't, however, prevent us from having a great potluck dinner and enjoying each other's company. It rained on and off overnight. Saturday was clear and sunny for our big hike.
It’s a nice feeling of accomplishment to be able to look at a landmark peak every time one heads to Casa Grande or points north and think, “I have stood at the pinnacle of that peak”. Nine of us now get to do that, having hiked and rock scrambled up the Sunset Vista trail to Picacho Peak. Two other hikers had the pleasure of experiencing the real Arizona landscape with saguaros, and brittle brush and other wild flowers in bloom on part of the trail.
After lunch on the top, we took the Hunter Trail down from the summit and had the surprise of having a significant uphill portion, with some of the toughest cabled section terrain of the day. After that we reached what is referred to as the saddle before actually heading downhill on the trail on the east side of the peak. I am not sure if going up Sunset Vista and going down Hunter was the best way to do the hike, but it was nice to experience both trails. It was all beautiful as you will see from the photos.
After a fine dinner of potluck leftovers, we enjoyed a campfire complete with s'mores. We were treated with a spectacular view of the SpaceX launch to top off a great trip. - Sandy & Molly
Link to a song Dawn wrote the first evening as we huddled around the picnic table - Saguaro Afterglow
NEW! Link to photos from Picacho Peak 2014
Past seasons: Photos 2022-23 - Photos 2021-22
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CALENDAR 2023-2024
APRIL
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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