Joe's Canyon

HIKE JOE’S CANYON TRAIL
Join the Muleteam this Saturday, December 13th, 9am at the Courthouse fountain to carpool for a hike from the Coronado Visitor Center through a very scenic valley in the Huachuca Mountains to Coronado Peak for a good view of Mexico. The hike starts out on Joe’s Canyon Trail with a 1,400 foot ascent up a rugged drainage, but is eased by numerous switchbacks. The trail then flattens out on Smuggler’s Ridge, a thin grassy saddle with amazing views of Mexico. We return down the same way for a total of about 6.5 miles. Bring water and lunch, but no dogs. Free, but gas donation is appreciated. For more details contact Sue Logan at (612) 810-0689 or subylogan@msn.com.

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BACKTRACK - Twin Buttes

17 intrepid hikers and several dogs set off from Oro Road heading south across the desert toward the distant East butte. The weather was picture perfect for hiking. They crossed 5 fences using a variety of techniques, some better than others and arrived at their destination in a little less than 2 hours. Following a leisurely lunch among the fossils atop the butte they returned via a less onerous route (but still two fences) along the eastern flank of Easy Acres. Distance covered 4.5 miles and elevation gain of 289 feet, 2 hours 35 minutes moving time. - Steve

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SCHEDULE 2025-2026

DECEMBER

20 - Echo Canyon in the Chiricahuas with Larry

27 - Hike to the crosses above Old Bisbee with Doug

JANUARY

3 - Upper Juniper Flats in the Mule Mtns with Carol

10 - ???

17 - ???

24 - Slavin Gulch in the Dragoons with Carol

31 - Lower Juniper Flatts in the Mule Mtns with Susan

FEBRUARY

7 - Natural bridge trail in the Chiricahuas with Molly

14 -

21 -

28 -

MARCH

7 -

14 -

21 - Council Rocks in the Dragoons with Carol

28 -

APRIL

4 -

11 -

17-18-19 - Campout/hike at Herb Martyr/Cave Creek near Portal

25 -

MAY

2 -

9 -

 

Twin Buttes

EXPLORE THE TWIN BUTTES

Join the Muleteam on Saturday, December 6 to explore the Twin Buttes of the Sulfur Spring Valley with a chance to view the Sonoran-Chihuahuan desert up close.  This is a reverse migration hike from our leader’s house on Oro Road, off Route 80 between Bisbee and Douglas.  We go south across the desert under a fence and ending at the formation of limestone straddling Route 80. There are many fossils embedded in the limestone butte, which was supposedly above the water line during one of the episodes of the Sulfur Springs Valley being covered with water. The route is mostly flat, total elevation gain 300 feet with out and back mileage of 3-4 miles. Back by about noon. Bring water and a snack. Dogs welcome. Meet at the Bisbee Courthouse fountain at 9:00am to carpool. For any questions, call Steve at sss@theriver.com.

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BACKTRACK - Photos

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SCHEDULE 2025-2026

DECEMBER

13 - Joe's Canyon in the Huachucas with Sue Suby

20 - Echo Canyon in the Chiricahuas with Larry

27 - Hike to the crosses above Old Bisbee with Doug

JANUARY

3 - ???

10 -

17 -

24 -

31 -

FEBRUARY

7 - Natural bridge trail in the Chiricahuas with Molly

14 -

21 -

28 -

MARCH

7 -

14 -

21 -

28 -

APRIL

4 -

11 -

17-18-19 - Campout/hike at Herb Martyr/Cave Creek near Portal

25 -

MAY

2 -

9 -

Home Tour

HOME TOUR
Happy Thanksgiving to you all. No hike on Saturday: enjoy the Home Tour and Art Auction.

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BACKTRACK - Garden Canyon

It was a beautiful day for a hike in Garden Canyon on Fort Huachuca. Due to some confusion about obtaining Fort passes, only 4 Muleteam hikers participated. For future reference, even though passes are supposed to be obtained at the Van Deman (East) Gate on weekdays, Molly and Jan were able to get their passes Saturday morning at Buffalo Soldier (West) Gate. If you've never been to Fort Huachuca, get a pass (valid for a year) and plan to go! In my opinion, the Fort's land is some of the best in the Huachuca Mountains.

It was a layer on/layer off kind of day with sun, clouds and cool canyon winds. We hiked up Garden Canyon Rd. from the parking area at Upper Garden Canyon (the road is now barricaded beyond that point), oohing and aahing at the red maple foliage, golden sycamores and waterfalls, and then stopping at the first pictograph area before eventually reaching the end of Garden Canyon Rd. at a bit over 3 miles. From there we ventured a bit further into Sawmill Canyon, taking a lunch break at a concrete picnic table in a gorgeous spot. We all found it hard to believe that there were picnic tables in forlorn Sawmill Canyon, but when Garden Canyon Rd. was accessible by car all the way to its end the picnic tables probably made sense.

We returned the same way, stopping at the second pictograph site. We ran into several hunters and had some good conversations. 6.5 miles later we were back to our cars and on our way out of the Fort by 2 p.m. Another great Muleteam day! - Deb

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DECEMBER (Dec 20 has changed)

6 - Holenstein Mine, Miller Canyon in the Huachucas with Sandy

13 - Joe's Canyon in the Huachucas with Sue Suby

20 - Echo Canyon in the Chiricahuas with Larry

27 - Hike to the crosses above Old Bisbee with Doug

JANUARY

3 - ???

10 -

17 -

24 -

31 -

FEBRUARY

7 - Natural bridge trail in the Chiricahuas with Molly

14 -

21 -

28 -

MARCH

7 -

14 -

21 -

28 -

APRIL

4 -

11 -

17-18-19 - Campout/hike at Herb Martyr/Cave Creek near Portal

25 -

MAY

2 -

9 -

Garden Canyon

HIKE IN GARDEN CANYON
Join the Muleteam this Saturday for a hike on Fort Huachuca in the Huachuca Mountains, starting in Garden Canyon and going up to the beginning of Sawmill Canyon, where our hike will end. This is a higher elevation hike. It's uphill on a primitive road with pine woods, creek scenery (hopefully some fall colors!) and two spots to see petroglyphs. The hike will be about 6 miles roundtrip. Bring water and lunch. Back mid-afternoon. Meet November 22 at 9am by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain to carpool. IMPORTANT: Anyone going on this hike needs a valid Fort Huachuca pass! For more details contact Deb at (802)777-1499 or debvanschaack@gmail.com.

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BACKTRACK - Holenstein Mine becomes Clark Springs

Eleven hikers and one trooper dog set off onto the Miller Trail with the bold assurance that someone knew where they were going—though no one had clarified who that someone was. 

Then came the antenna man—a wiry fellow from Sierra Vista who emerged from the brush as if summoned to deliver a message from the Hiking Gods. He pointed at the group with the authority of a desert prophet and declared: You Bisbeeites—your problem is that you hike without a destination!”

The group stared at him, dust-covered, dehydrated, and spiritually unmoored, and thought: Well… yeah. Rob cheerfully declared, “The hike on Miller Trail was excellent. Never knew we were lost!” Mary nodded enthusiastically. “Turned out to be a good hike because we were lost!” Deb offered the classic line, “Not all who wander are lost,” while Mike muttered, “But all who hike are possibly lost,” which, given the circumstances, felt more like prophecy than poetry. And somewhere in the back, Jan confessed loudly to the junipers, “I fuc**d—expletive—up!”

In the end, everyone laughed, nobody died, the dog earned Trooper of the Month, and the hikers returned home with a new story, a questionable sense of direction, and an unshakable motto: Hiking with no destination isn’t a mistake… it’s a lifestyle.  - Jay

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SCHEDULE 2025-2026

NOVEMBER

29 - Bisbee Home Tour and art auction in Warren (no Muleteam hike)

DECEMBER

6 - Holenstein Mine, Miller Canyon in the Huachucas with Sandy

13 - Joe's Canyon in the Huachucas with Sue Suby

20 - Winding Road to Juniper Flats in the Mules with Susan M

27 - Hike to the crosses above Old Bisbee with Doug

JANUARY

3 - 

10 -

17 -

24 -

31 -

FEBRUARY

7 - Natural bridge trail in the Chiricahuas with Molly

14 -

21 -

28 -

MARCH

7 -

14 -

21 -

28 -

APRIL

4 -

11 -

17-18-19 - Campout/hike at Herb Martyr/Cave Creek near Portal

25 -

MAY

2 -

9 -

Holenstein Mine

HIKE UP MILLER CANYON TO THE HOLENSTEIN MINE
Join the Muleteam this Saturday for a hike in the Huachucas up the Miller Canyon trail to the old Holenstein Mine. The trail has a little of everything, some easy footing, rocky areas and switchbacks uphill for a roundtrip of about 5 miles and an elevation gain of approximately 1,450 feet. Dogs welcome on leash (wilderness area rules). Bring water, lunch, and poles if you like. 
Meet November 15 at 9:00 am by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain. From there we will drive to the trailhead. Alternatively meet at 9:45 at the Miller Canyon Trailhead parking area at the END of the road. For more details contact Sandy at 520-353-5124 or slajudice@yahoo.com.

Interesting note - The mine dates back to the 1880's with little ore produced. "The existence of a road up Miller Canyon to the mine and the presence of a large ore bin are inconsistent infrastructure for the size of the workings, indicating a possible stock scheme!"

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BACKTRACK - South Perimeter

We had 11 hikers and no dogs for this outing.  6 of the hikers had planned on doing a short hike by only going out for a mile or so.  I led this same hike at the end of last April and it was very hot and we cut the hike short.  Figured by having the hike in the second weekend of November it would be much cooler.  WRONG!  Actually, it was cooler, but still hot.  As a result, we made our resting stops where there was shade from trees.  We only encountered one mountain biker and no other hikers.  And like last April, the 5 remaining hikers decided to have lunch in the Miller Canyon parking lot under the trees rather than hike another ½ mile to the peak where there isn’t any shade.  4 of the hikers returned via the South Perimeter Trail and the other hiker returned via walking on Hwy 92.  By the way the hikers had a good laugh when they saw my small pile of rocks with a little stick on top of the rocks to point the way to cross the creek to reach the Miller Canyon parking lot.  They said it was good that I was still with them, otherwise they would have hiked past it. - Ed

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SCHEDULE 2025-2026

22 - Garden Canyon on Fort Huachuca with Deb

29 - Bisbee Home Tour and art auction in Warren (no Muleteam hike)

DECEMBER

6 - Lower Miller/Clark Spring in the Huachucas with Jan and Sandy

13 - Joe's Canyon in the Huachucas with Sue Suby

20 - Winding Road to Juniper Flats in the Mules with Susan M

27 - Hike to the crosses above Old Bisbee with Doug

JANUARY

3 - 

10 -

17 -

24 -

31 -

FEBRUARY

7 - Natural bridge trail in the Chiricahuas with Molly

14 -

21 -

28 -

MARCH

7 -

14 -

21 -

28 -

APRIL

4 -

11 -

17-18-19 - Campout/hike at Herb Martyr/Cave Creek near Portal

25 -

MAY

2 -

9 -

South Perimeter

HIKE SOUTH PERIMETER TRAIL

Join the Muleteam Saturday, November 8th, for a hike along the winding foothills of the Huachuca Mountains between Hunter and Miller Canyons with vista views of the San Pedro Valley. The hills are more gradual than North Perimeter trail, and the scenic lunch spot is the same. It will be about a 7 mile round trip hike (3 miles to the Miller Road parking lot and a half mile to the little peak for lunch). Bring water, lunch, hat and maybe walking stick. Meet November 8th at 9am by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain to carpool. For more info contact Ed at erex66@gmail.com or 313-204-2119.
 
Trailhead: Alternatively, hikers may meet at 9:30am at the Hunter Canyon Road parking lot. Turn west of Route 92 onto East Hunter Canyon Road. Note there is no road sign, but Google Maps shows the dirt road. The road is near where the four lanes of 92 drop to two lanes. Cross the cattle grate and park on the left. Hope to have a Muleteam sign to help you find East Hunter Canyon Rd.
 
Short hike: If you are not up to a 7 mile hike, you and one of your hiking buddies could leave one vehicle at the Miller Canyon Rd parking lot (first parking lot on the left after the paved road becomes a dirt road) and drive the other vehicle to the Hunter Canyon Road parking lot. This way you'll do a four mile hike. Or you can ride with me from Miller Canyon Rd parking lot to Hunter Rd parking lot (be at the Miller Canyon Rd parking lot by 9:20am). 

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BACKTRACK - Bisbee Rocks

Eighteen hikers and two adventurous dogs gathered at the Hitching Post to explore the ancient Glance Conglomerate that underlies Warren. For two participants, it was their very first Mule Team outing—a baptism by sun and stone. Though we set out early, the desert heat wasted no time asserting itself, rising steadily as the morning unfolded.

After a quick primer on the mind-bending scale of geological deep time, our group meandered toward the northwest edge of the Glance Conglomerate. Along the way, we learned—perhaps more than we bargained for—about Bisbee’s major rock groups: the Pinal Schist, Paleozoic limestones, and the storied Bisbee Group. Turning south on Cochise Row, we passed the Ball Park Brewing Company, then climbed Congdon Avenue toward Warren’s eastern rim.

A brief detour led us to limestone outcrops rich with fossils, formed by long vanished seas. Nearby, the Mural Formation offered a textbook view of the basin-and-range landscape that defines much of southeastern Arizona. By midday, the heat had conquered any appetite for lunch, and hikers drifted off—to the Mariachi Festival, the comfort of the Hitching Post, or simply a patch of shade.

All told, the trek covered 3.8 miles with 250 feet of elevation gain—small numbers for a hike, but a giant step through almost 2 billion years of Earth’s history. - Jay

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SCHEDULE 2025-2026

NOVEMBER

15 - Holenstein mine, Miller Canyon in the Huachucas with Sandy

22 - Garden Canyon on Fort Huachuca with Deb

29 - Bisbee Home Tour and auction in Warren (no Muleteam hike)

DECEMBER

6 - Lower Miller/Clark Spring in the Huachucas with Jan and Sandy

13 - Joe's Canyon in the Huachucas with Sue Suby

20 - Winding Road to Juniper Flats in the Mules with Susan M

27 - Hike to the crosses above Old Bisbee with Doug

JANUARY

3 - 

10 -

17 -

24 -

31 -

FEBRUARY

7 - Natural bridge trail in the Chiricahuas with Molly

14 -

21 -

28 -

MARCH

7 -

14 -

21 -

28 -

APRIL

4 -

11 -

17-18-19 - Campout/hike at Herb Martyr/Cave Creek near Portal

25 -

MAY

2 -

9 -

Bisbee Rocks Hike

BISBEE ROCKS!
Join the Muleteam for a tour of the Glance Conglomerate and the geological formations on the western and eastern sides of Old Bisbee. No knowledge of geology required! Approximately 4 miles of mostly flat walking. Bring water and snack. Meet 9am Saturday, Nov 1 at the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain to carpool. The hike will depart from the parking lot of the Hitching Post in Warren at 9:20. For more info contact Jay at (206) 245-0715. 

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BACKTRACK - Laura's Loop

The first hike of the season was a success! We had 23 hikers and three dogs. We tackled Laura's Loop, winding up through Zacatecas Canyon and around. The weather was absolutely perfect—couldn't have asked for better. Some hiked easily through the acacia without a scratch. And others...not so lucky. One hiker took a small detour and got a bit turned around, but found his way back to us—no search party required! Shade was in short supply, but near the end a few of us managed to claim some precious patches of it. We sat down, relaxed, and enjoyed our snacks. Great day on the trail! - Sara (and Laura)

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SIDETRACK - Wanted

The position is open for a reliable person to post the Muleteam weekly blog and maintain the photo page. For more details contact Larry at larryjmilam@gmail.com.

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SCHEDULE 2025-2026

NOVEMBER

8 - South Perimeter trail in the Huachucas with Ed King

15 - Holenstein mine, Miller Canyon in the Huachucas with Sandy

22 - Garden Canyon on Fort Huachuca with Deb

29 - 

DECEMBER

6 - Lower Miller/Clark Spring in the Huachucas with Jan and Sandy

13 - Joe's Canyon in the Huachucas with Sue Suby

20 - Winding Road to Juniper Flats in the Mules with Susan M

27 -

JANUARY

3 -

10 -

17 -

24 -

31 -

FEBRUARY

7 -

14 -

21 -

28 -

MARCH

7 -

14 -

21 -

28 -

APRIL

4 -

11 -

17-18-19 - Campout/hike at Herb Martyr/Cave Creek near Portal

25 -

MAY

2 -

9 -

Laura's Loop

HIKE LAURA'S LOOP

Join the Muleteam Saturday, October 25th to hike from Old Bisbee to the hills above Zacatecas Canyon. We’ll walk up Zacatecas Canyon and then up Mule Mountain Ridge and loop around the hillside back to the trail that leads to OK Street and into town. This is a very scenic, but not very difficult hike of about 4 miles. Meet 9am at the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain or 9:15 at Mimosa market to start the hike. Bring water and a snack. Dogs welcome. Back by about 1pm in time for the BRATS parade downtown. For more details call or text Laura at 206-715-6589 or mssmithlg@aol.com.

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BACKTRACK - Turkey Creek

Spontaneous campout and hike in August 2025

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SCHEDULE 2025-2026

NOVEMBER

1 - ???

8 - South Perimeter trail in the Huachucas with Ed King

15 - ???

22 - Garden Canyon on Fort Huachuca with Deb

29 - 

DECEMBER

6 -

13 -

20 - Winding Road to Juniper Flats in the Mules with Susan M

27 -

JANUARY

3 -

10 -

17 -

24 -

31 -

FEBRUARY

7 -

14 -

21 -

28 -

MARCH

7 -

14 -

21 -

28 -

APRIL

4 -

11 -

17-18-19 - Campout/hike at Herb Martyr/Cave Creek near Portal

25 -

MAY

2 -

9 -

Summer Update

GOODBYE CHARLES
When I moved to Bisbee in 2000 Yvonne Grimm was starting this hiking group, and Charles Marie was leading most of the weekly hikes. I just heard that Charles died peacefully Friday, June 20, so I wanted to remember him here. He introduced many of us to most of the wonderful, local trails that we still hike these days. Thank you, Charles.  - Larry

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BIG SIDETRACK

Back in late April with a limited number of permits Jan, Molly, Carol and Kenny made a special trip to The Wave and White Pocket to camp and explore.

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DOUG'S NEW ANKLE

Doug Reiniger, Muleteam Hike Recruiter, just had an ankle replacement, so he's out of action for a while. He seems to be doing well, and you can contact him at reiniger@wyoming.com.

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SCHEDULE 2025-2026

The first hike of the new season will be Saturday, October 25.

W Tombstone Backtrack

BACKTRACK - W Tombstone & Potluck

Twenty hikers meandered the non-Bisbee 1000 stairs and rarely traveled streets off of West Tombstone Canyon. The weather was perfect, and the chinaberry trees, roses, and honeysuckle perfumed the air. Many walkers remarked that they had never been on some of the streets nor stairways. Most folks stayed for the potluck while seven others joined us on Garden Ave. The photo was taken after eating a colorful and tasty array of lunch items. Thanks to all who participated. It was a splendid conclusion to the season.

Several hikers asked for the route so that they could find it in the future...

Mason Hill > up stairs at end of street > rt on Roberts > rt. on stairs at the end > left on Brophy. 
Left on Tombstone > left on Cantner bends rt./turns into Ilker > down stairs > left on Tombstone. 
Left on Gentry up stairs > rt. on Pace Ave. (Hwy 80 in front of you). 
Left up (Lower) Sims across from Garfield Park > stairs on left up to end of Sims > bends rit. back down to Tombstone. 
Cross Tombstone at crosswalk > left on sidewalk and up stairs on right (before Wood Cyn) to the reservoir and old pool at the end of Locklin. 
Down Locklin > Left on Tombstone > Left up stairs before Warren Ave. 
Right across the vacant lot to the end of Art Ave. > down Art
Left on Tombstone > left on Gladys > up stairs to Adams
Rt. on Adams to Laundry Hill > left on path before white house and down stairs to Art Ave. which leads to Circle K and Garden Ave.

Thanks to all the Mule Teamers who keep the group alive!

Susan Mayes

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SIDETRACK - Muleteam article

Written by Lyda Longa for the 2025 edition of Life In Cochise published by the Herald Review

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SCHEDULE 2025-2026

The first hike of the new season will be Saturday, October 25.

Have a good summer, and "thanks for hiking with me".

Larry

W Tombstone & Potluck

WEST TOMBSTONE CANYON STAIRS & STREETS
The last hike of this season features 3 - 3.5 miles of streets, stairs and trails around west Tombstone Canyon. Perhaps this off-the-beaten-path route will include some stairs you have not explored or at least do not visit often! We will conclude at 426 Garden Ave. for our shared covered dish lunch around 11-11:30. You are welcome to just show up for lunch.

Meet Saturday, May 3 at 9:00 a.m. at Old Bisbee Courthouse fountain to carpool to 426 Garden Ave. (just up Tombstone Canyon beyond Circle K) to drop off food for the covered dish lunch. Parking for several cars is available in the back of the house. Bring water for hiking, your shared dish, beverage of choice, and hiking poles (if desired).  Leashed dogs are welcome. Questions? Call Susan at 610-220-5287.

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BACKTRACK - South Perimeter

Six hikers and 2 dogs started out on the hike.  Although it was very warm, the strong wind made the heat more tolerable.  Some of us had a struggle to keep our hats on due to the strong wind.  One hiker and dog turned around about half-way to Miller Canyon due to concern about her dog overheating.  We decided to have lunch in the Miller Road parking lot under a tree for shade instead of hiking up to the little peak which overlooks the San Pedro Valley but doesn’t really offer any shade.  Four hikers had access to a vehicle in the Miller Road parking lot and left.  The two remaining hikers hiked back to Hunter Canyon.  Everyone seemed to like hiking the South Perimeter Trail but agreed it should be done earlier in the year when it isn’t so hot. - Ed

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SIDETRACK - Shirts?

I have a few extra Muleteam shirts available - Medium and Large - $15 each

Text Larry at 520-224-4951

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SCHEDULE 2025-2026

The first hike of the new season will be Saturday, October 25.

South Perimeter

SOUTH PERIMETER TRAIL HIKE
Join the Muleteam this Saturday, April 26th, for a hike along the winding foothills of the Huachuca Mountains between Hunter and Miller Canyons with vista views of the San Pedro Valley. This hike is similar to the North Perimeter Trail from Carr to Miller, only the hills are more gradual. Lunch will be at the same spot as the North Perimeter Trail hike on a little peak overlooking the San Pedro Valley. It will be about a 7 mile round trip hike (3 miles to the Miller Road parking lot and half a mile to the little peak for lunch). Meet at 9am at the Bisbee Courthouse fountain. Bring water and lunch. Dogs are welcome. Back by mid-afternoon. For more details, contact Ed at 313-204-2119 or erex66@gmail.com.

Alternatively, hikers may meet us at about 9:30am at the Hunter Canyon Road parking lot. Turn west off Route 92 onto East Hunter Canyon Road-there is no road sign, but Google Maps shows the dirt road. The road is right where the four lanes of 92 drops to two lanes. Cross the cattle grate and park on the left. 

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BACKTRACK - Rucker Camp/hike

Four hardy campers braved the wind, sleet and cold at Rucker Forest Camp.  We all enjoyed the solitude except for one other tenter who came from Bisbee.  Interesting fellow, turns out he has lots of extra time to take to the woods due to his job no longer getting contracts with FEMA.  He was quite upbeat even after he mentioned his wife was fired the previous day.  She was an FDA meat inspector on the border.  One Muleteam camper decided to join the Easter camp crowd at Walnut Grove.  

Even though the weather was continuously changing, the nights were calm and silent.  Early morning brought a variety of bird songs and sightings such as, robyns, painted redstarts and yellow warblers.  Met with the Ranger due to a minor infraction of driving around the Jersey barriers.  He reprimanded us.  Then he stayed and caught up with one of the Muleteamers on the goings on in Galena.  Turned out he lived in the same house she bought recently.  

Saturday morning the sun came out and the cool temperature was perfect for hiking.  Seven people and two dogs followed the creek trail through Rucker canyon.  Approximately 4-5 miles total.  Two hikers went part way up the switchbacks towards Price Trail and were rewarded with beautiful views.  Sunday three hikers hiked a couple miles in Red Rock Canyon.  All in all it was another fun camp adventure with the Muleteam. - Carol

Several of the Muleteam members spent 3 nights and 4 days at Rucker Canyon in the Chiricahua Mountains. We hiked every day. Three members came up Saturday for the main hike. The trip was great! It was freezing and we got snowed on! The day we left we were in shorts and tank tops and decided to hike Copper Canyon on the way out. A truly memorable trip for so many reasons. Let’s just say we ate really well and laughed a lot. Carol and I found geodes. - Jan B

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SCHEDULE 2024-2025

May

3 - West Tombstone Canyon last hike and potluck with Susan Mayes

Rucker Update

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RUCKER HIKE & CAMPOUT
Almost every year the Muleteam hosts a weekend campout and hike. This year the location is Rucker Canyon in the Chiricahuas. This is an overnight campout Friday and optional Saturday night. The camping location is at the Rucker Forest Camp, which no longer has facilities/toilets, but there are lovely tent sites and dispersed camping areas along the road and beyond the Jersey Barriers near the trailhead. 

Friday night a potluck dinner is planned. Talk with friends about food and drink.

Saturday the hike is along the creek then up to the Price Canyon Trail ridge and back.  

Sunday after breakfast there will be a short, leisurely morning hike up Raspberry Ridge Trail.

Directions: Take Route 80 East towards Douglas, then Route 191 N to right on N Rucker Canyon Road. Turn left onto E Rucker Canyon Road. Walnut Canyon Grove Campground will be on the left and the Rucker Ranger Fire Station is on the right. The dirt road is approximately 19 miles to the very end.   
 
Hike Only: For those just coming for the Saturday hike without camping, carpooling is recommended, meet Saturday at the courthouse fountain at 8AM. 

For more information or details contact Carol Chandler at (413) 667-8760 or chandlercarolpsk@gmail.com

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BACKTRACK - Art Stairs

17 people showed up for the art stair hike, and we had a great time meandering all over Old Bisbee exploring some of the more interesting paths and arty details. It was a warm morning, and during the 3 hour walk some dropped out along the way. So about 10 of us had lunch on Castle Rock before heading back to the cars. Thanks to John for being sweeper and Lea for the photos. It was a very fun day! - Larry

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SCHEDULE 2024-2025

 

April

26 - South Perimeter Trail in the Huachucas with Ed King

May

3 - West Tombstone Canyon last hike and potluck with Susan Mayes

Art Stairs

OLD BISBEE ‘ART STAIRS’ HIKE
Join the Muleteam this Saturday to explore some unique outside art (murals, mosaics, sculpture...) by way of Bisbee's most interesting stairs. Be prepared to climb at a reasonable pace with planned stops for less than 4 miles. Bring water, lunch and maybe a camera, but no dogs. Back about noon or drop out when you want. Meet April 12 at 9am by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain to begin the hike. Free. For more details contact Larry 520-224-4951 or larryjmilam@gmail.com.

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BACKTRACK - Parker Lake

Seven people and a dog. Some clouds and then sun, surrounded by the beauty of Parker Canyon Lake. A fine hike and great company. It was a classic healthy Muleteam Saturday with some new friends, topped off with a little taste of wine and conversation outside overlooking the vineyard. A day well spent. - Doug

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SCHEDULE 2024-2025

 

April

19-20 - Rucker hike and campout in the Chiricahuas with Carol

26 - South Perimeter Trail in the Huachucas with Ed King

May

3 - West Tombstone Canyon last hike and potluck with Susan Mayes

Parker Lake

PARKER CANYON LAKE HIKE & WINE TASTING

Join the Muleteam this Saturday April 5th for a scenic hike around the shores of one of the few lakes in the Sonoita area. This is an easy hike, about 5 miles round trip on a mostly flat trail in a natural setting with and great views and (usually) ducks and herons. Bring water and lunch. After the hike there will be an optional wine tasting at Callaghan Vineyards on Elgin Road near Sonoita. Meet April 5th at 9am by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain to carpool. This is a very scenic drive of about 1½ hours through beautiful country on the west side of the Huachucas. Free, but gas donation is appreciated. For more details contact Doug at 520-432-0307 or reiniger@wyoming.com, and for the current Muleteam hike and season schedule go to muleteam.blogspot.com.

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BACKTRACK - Turkey Pen

A good time was had by all!  All 3 of us.  (Turkey Pen Trail is BEAUTIFUL) - Laura

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SCHEDULE 2024-2025

 

April

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 - West Tombstone Canyon last hike and potluck with Susan Mayes