HIKE IDA CANYON
Join the Muleteam this Saturday, January 11th for a mostly wooded hike in the SW Huachuca Mountains with a climb to scenic Bear Spring. The hike is about 6 miles total, medium+ difficulty, 1700 ft. elevation gain. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Old Bisbee Courthouse fountain to carpool. Bring water and lunch. Free, but gas donation appreciated. Return late afternoon. For more details call Molly at 208-720-7518.
Join the Muleteam this Saturday, January 11th for a mostly wooded hike in the SW Huachuca Mountains with a climb to scenic Bear Spring. The hike is about 6 miles total, medium+ difficulty, 1700 ft. elevation gain. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Old Bisbee Courthouse fountain to carpool. Bring water and lunch. Free, but gas donation appreciated. Return late afternoon. For more details call Molly at 208-720-7518.
For those meeting us at the trailhead, drive past Coronado Visitor Center to about 3.5 miles beyond Montezuma Pass. Turn right on to Forest Road 61 to Forest Road 771. Stay on Forest Road 771 to a closed gate. There is room for parking before going through the gate and we will meet there. High clearance vehicles are recommended for the portion of the road from Montezuma Pass to the trailhead.
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BACKTRACK - Mural Hill
Good weather for 21 of us hiking across the Bisbee desert to Mural Hill. A group photo was taken before dividing to hike at different speeds, which seemed to work well. The trail was more overgrown, and we saw more mining land development since last year. Almost everyone made it to the top for the amazing view, and one group arrived for lunch as others were preparing to return. However, we retreated from the wind on the very edge for a more calm spot for lunch. We enjoyed meeting a few new people, and it was a great hike as usual. Thanks to Carol for co-leading. - Larry
Other Photos: Picacho Peak 2014 - 20th Anniversary Photo Book
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SIDETRACK
A familiar Muleteam member hiked solo again on our last hike, and was again struggling to make it back as the group was returning. It was very concerning, and a small group remained behind to see him safely to his car. This has been happening with him in recent years, but this season it has become an alarming situation 3-4 times already.
As group hikers we all take on some degree of responsibility to ourselves regarding our physical limitations. Unfortunately, we will all eventually reach the point where forces beyond our control limit our physical ability to traverse more challenging hikes. If a hiker refuses to acknowledge their own physical limits and continuously puts themselves at risk while hiking with the group they are unfairly placing the responsibility on other hikers to insure their safety. Please know your limitations when hiking with the group.
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SCHEDULE 2024-2025
January
18 - Ash or Hunter Canyon in the Huachucas with Jim Poulin
25 - Arizona Trail: Canelo Hills West with Lindsay and Deb
Feb
1 - Perimeter Trail in the Huachucas with Laura & Sara
8 - Council Rocks in the Dragoons with Carol
15 - San Pedro trail to the old car with Sandy
22 - Mt Ballard in the Mule Mtns with Deb
March
1 - China Camp in the Dragoons with Sandy
8 - Fairbank and San Pedro river picnic with Doug & Anne
15 - Lower Miller Canyon in the Huachucas with Amy and Dave Reed
22 - Guindani Trail in the Whetstones with Monica
29 - Douglas hike or Cochise Stronghold with Kelly
April
5 - Parker Canyon Lake and wine tasting with Doug
12 - Old Bisbee art stairs with Larry
19 - ???
26-27 - Rucker hike and campout in the Chiricahuas with Carol
May
3 - Last hike and potluck with ?
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