HIKE TO MT. BALLARD PEAK
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 22nd at 9 am 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 - Little Boquillas
Ten people met at the trailhead, nine actual hikers and one designated trail trimmer on a bicycle! The weather was perfect with blue skies and sunshine. We followed the San Pedro trail then branched off until we came to the old rusty cars. According to Doug the one shown in the group picture is a 1940 Studebaker. After a leisurely lunch by the river we returned to the trail, stopping briefly at the Little Boquillas ranch to explore some of the old buildings. - Sandy
Great hike. No wind, with sun bouncing comfortably on our shoulders. - Jenno
Other Photos: Picacho Peak 2014 - 20th Anniversary Photo Book
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SCHEDULE 2024-2025
March
1 - Fairbank and San Pedro river picnic with Doug & Anne
8 - China Camp in the Dragoons with Sandy
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
19-20 - Rucker hike and campout in the Chiricahuas with Carol
26 - South Perimeter Trail in the Huachucas with Ed King
May
3 - Last hike and potluck with ?
