Join the Muleteam this Saturday, February 14th to Mural Hill, one of our most memorable hikes. Those who have been to the crest will never forget the views from the top and will be proudly reminded of the flat high-top mountain when later looking from the traffic circle and down below. This trail of desert path and unused dirt road is a mostly uphill walk with a short, steep scramble to the top. It's about 7 miles total, so bring water and lunch. Back late-afternoon. Meet February 14 at 9:00am at the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain or 9:30am at the end of OK Street to start the hike. No need for carpooling. Free. For more details contact Carol at 413-667-8760 or chandlercarolpsk@gmail.com.
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BACKTRACK - Natural Bridge
Our group of 13 first made our way to a ridge with fabulous views of the rock formations of North Bonita Canyon and the surrounding area. Twelve hikers then took the trail down the ridge to a wooded area known as Picket Canyon before another short climb to the viewpoint of the Natural Bridge. The view of the Natural Bridge was slightly impeded by a few trees, which the hike leader thinks had doubled in size since her last hike to the viewpoint. It was still spectacular, surrounded by amazing rhyolite rock formations. One of the hikers has pointed out that the description of a 400 foot elevation gain is misleading, as once you gain the 400 feet, you walk down about the same length and then gain another approximately 400 feet on the return. We saw only one other hiker on the trail, and that was near the end of the trail. This hike is highly recommended to those who have not yet hiked this least used trail in the Chiricuahua National Monument. - Molly
Archive Photos:
Past seasons: 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 2025-2026
FEBRUARY
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
