Wildcat Canyon Bushwack and Optional Mule Ridge Counterspin
Join the Muleteam on November 9th at 9 a.m. at the Courthouse fountain and plan to wear long pants and your most rugged shoes: we'll walk up Tombstone Canyon to Locklin and when we get to the Mule Mountain Ridge there will be a choice to:
[1] Follow Lindsay and bushwhack down into Wildcat Canyon (the one on the other side of the Ridge, not the one north of Juniper Flats). This is a difficult hike. The catclaw, rolly rocks and unstable terrain come with fantastic views of Bisbee's backcountry. Once at the bottom, our route winds back and forth across the watercourse with plenty of check dams and more rock features than you'd expect. We'll pop out near the end of Brewery Gulch and head back to the Iron Man via town, many options for lunch. About 4.5 miles, 832 ft. altitude gain.; or
[2] Follow Doug along the Ridge on the “Bisbee Counterspin” and down into the Zacatecas Trail and continue on to Brewery Gulch and back into town. This is a less difficult hike of about the same length.
Bring a snack, water, hat, hiking sticks, gloves. Well-behaved dogs welcome. Text or call Lindsay at 954-770-2221 for more information.
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BACKTRACK - Mule Mountain Mosey
On a perfect hiking weather day, albeit a little gusty at times, twenty-one hikers and one dog zigzagged their way up the recently weed-whacked trail after an introduction and safety disclaimer from Gordon. Larry took the group photo at the shade structure and then most followed the cleared trail uphill to the back of the property and hiked even farther towards the peak. Smaller groups turned around at different points along the way, and many enjoyed hanging out back at the shade structure. A few hikers scrambled up the rock outcropping near the summit for their snacks and photos before heading back down. Several of us accidentally went off of the ridge (which is easy to do on the way back - ask me how I know!) and had to take the longer way back, but everyone was accounted for and enjoyed the gorgeous vistas. Thanks again to the Douglases for opening their property to us and to you, Gordon, for spending hours clearing the grass. We felt like Mule Team royalty. - Susan M
Other Photos: Picacho Peak 2014 - 20th Anniversary Photo Book
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25th anniversary Muleteam shirts
Order now, pay later - this is a limited offer. You don't order, you don't get one.
Muleteam butter colored cotton shirts - $15
Text or call Larry at 520-224-4951 with:
• Name • Size (S, M, L, XL) • Quantity • Ink color preference (blue or green).
Shirts will be printed in a few weeks - Delivery is in-person at the fountain before hikes
Payment is cash/check at the fountain or by mail: Larry Milam, Box 1585, Bisbee AZ 85603
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CALENDAR 2024-2025
November
16 - Miller Canyon in the Huachucas with Jan
23 - Echo Canyon in the Chiricahuas with Larry
30 - Walking trails through Warren with Monica
December
7 - Oversite Canyon in the Huachucas with Brad
14 - Brown Canyon in the Huachucas with Sandy
21 - The Cross above Old Bisbee with Doug
28 -
January
4 -
11 -
18 -
25 -
Feb
1 - Perimeter Trail in the Huachucas with Laura & Sara
8 -
15 - San Pedro trail to the old car with Ken
22 - Mt Ballard in the Mule Mtns with Deb
March
1 -
8 - Fairbank and San Pedro river picnic with Doug & Anne
15 -
22 -
29 -
April
5 - Parker Canyon Lake and wine tasting with Doug
12 -
19 -
26 -
May
3 - Last hike and potluck with ?
