Natural Bridge

HIKE THE NATURAL BRIDGE TRAIL
Join the Muleteam this Saturday to hike the scenic, least used trail in the Chiricahua National Monument. With spectacular rock formations the trail climbs at first, then drops into a pine forest, and ends at the overlook for a small water-carved bridge across the canyon. We will return the same way for a total of 4.8 miles and an approximate total elevation gain of 300-400 feet.
Bring water and lunch, but no dogs. Back late afternoon. Meet February 7 at 9am by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain to carpool (about 1 1/2 hours each way). Trailhead is a small parking area on the left side of the road as you drive up Bonita Scenic Drive, about 1 mile past the Visitor Center. Gas donation is appreciated and there is a possible entrance fee for the park area. For more details contact Molly at 208-720-7518. 
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 BACKTRACK - Lower Juniper Flats
The weather was perfect for today's hike up to Juniper Flats. We had a great group of 26 hikers and 2 dogs start the trek. We took our time to enjoy the clear views across the canyon, and most participants reached the top before choosing to return via the road or the ridge trail. A few of us descended on a different lower trail and finished the day with snacks and conversation by the fire at base camp. Thank you to Yvette and Dave for providing access to these well-marked trails, and to Neil, the former owner, for sharing the property's history and for his original work clearing the paths. I believe he was the only one who ended up with a scratch during the hike! - Susan
 
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SCHEDULE 2025-2026

FEBRUARY
14 - Mural Hill in the Mule Mtns with Carol
21 - Fairbank on the San Pedro River hike & picnic with Doug
28 - Mt Ballard in the Mule Mountains with Deb

MARCH
7 - Miller Canyon to Parlermee ruins in the Huachucas with Ed
14 - Parker Canyon Lake loop and winery with Brad
21 - Council Rocks in the Dragoons with Carol
28 - Arizona trail near Sonoita with Molly & Jan

APRIL
4 - Old Bisbee art stairs hike with Larry
11 - Hunter Canyon loop in the Huachucas with Jim Poulin
17-18-19 - Campout/hike at Herb Martyr/Cave Creek near Portal
25 -

MAY
2 -
9 - Coronado Cave in the Huachucas last hike & potluck



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