HIKE INTO BEAUTIFUL CAVE CREEK CANYON
Join the Muleteam this Saturday, November 7 for a hike into beautiful Cave Creek Canyon to see the Bigtooth Maples in their glory. The South Fork Trail is in the Chiricahua Wilderness near the town of Portal (Rt. 80 northeast of Douglas). The trail winds along and across Cave Creek for about 2.5 miles to the intersection with the Burro Trail, where we'll turn back. There's a minimal altitude gain of less that 430' (at about the same elevation as Bisbee). The canyon's rhyolite cliffs are almost always in view, although there are plenty of trees which we hope will be blazing with color.
Join the Muleteam this Saturday, November 7 for a hike into beautiful Cave Creek Canyon to see the Bigtooth Maples in their glory. The South Fork Trail is in the Chiricahua Wilderness near the town of Portal (Rt. 80 northeast of Douglas). The trail winds along and across Cave Creek for about 2.5 miles to the intersection with the Burro Trail, where we'll turn back. There's a minimal altitude gain of less that 430' (at about the same elevation as Bisbee). The canyon's rhyolite cliffs are almost always in view, although there are plenty of trees which we hope will be blazing with color.
As the drive to the trailhead takes an hour and 45 minutes, we'll leave Bisbee Courthouse Fountain at 8:00am. Carpooling strongly suggested. Bring water and a snack. Well-behaved dogs must be leashed at all times. We'll be back to Portal in time for lunch in one of the local restaurants if you desire. Text questions to Lindsay at (954) 770.-2221.
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BACKTRACK - Brown Canyon
Happy Halloween Hike
We had 11 Mule Team members show up for the Brown Canyon Loop Hike. After contemplating the weather for a few minutes we were off hiking. We started towards the ranch on the road and made a left at the first trail. Then we took a right until it hit an intersection and made a left to the ridge. This area was a little rocky but we all made it to the top. Then it was down to the brown canyon trail towards the water trough/spring. We had a break here and Larry shared some amazing peanut butter cookies with the group. We started up out of the canyon across the creek. The group saw a Tarantula on the road.
Distance: Around 5 miles
Time: Around 3:20 hours
We were fortunate to avoid rain all day!
Thanks for hiking,
Don
Archive Photos:
Past seasons: Photos 2025-26 - Photos 2024-25 - Photos 2023-24 - Photos 2022-23 - Photos 2021-22
Other Photos: Havasupai 2017 - Picacho Peak 2014 - 20th Anniversary Photo Book
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SCHEDULE 2026-2027
To lead a hike contact Doug at reiniger@wyoming.com
NOVEMBER
14 - Perimeter Trail in the Huachucas with Laura21 - ???
28 - No hike - Thanksgiving and Bisbee Home Tour
DECEMBER
5 - Garden Canyon in Fort Huachuca (bring fort ID) with Deb
12 - Hunter Canyon to Parmelee sawmill ruins with Ed
19 - Arizona Trail north of Sonoita with Molly
26 - Old Bisbee Cross hike with Doug
JANUARY
2 -
9 -
16 -
23 -
30 -
FEBRUARY
6 -
13 -
20 -
27 -
MARCH
6 -
13 -
20 -
27 -
APRIL
3 -
10 -
17 -
24 -
MAY
1 -
8 -
