Mt Ballard

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.

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

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Past seasons: Photos 2023-24 - Photos 2022-23 - Photos 2021-22 

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 ?

 

Little Boquillas

HIKE THE SAN PEDRO TRAIL BEYOND LITTLE BOQUILLAS RANCH
Join the Muleteam this Saturday for a hike on the San Pedro Trail south of the Fairbank Schoolhouse. We will pass the Little Boquillas Ranch, then eventually branch off to visit a relic of the past and have lunch by the river. On the way back feel free to explore the ranch.  The hike is approximately 7 miles roundtrip on an old dirt road with minor elevation changes. The last part of the hike may be overgrown so be prepared! Bring water and lunch. Back mid-afternoon. Meet Feb.15 at 9 a.m. by the Old Bisbee Courthouse fountain to carpool. Free, but gas donation is appreciated.  For more information contact Sandy at 520-353-5124 or slajudice@yahoo.com.

If you are planning to meet at the trailhead, meet around 9:45 in the parking lot across the road from the Fairbank Schoolhouse on SR82 (by the corrals). 

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BACKTRACK - Council Rocks

Sixteen hikers and one dog were treated to an interpretative walk through Council Rocks by Charlie One Horse. Charlie shared his oral history handed down from his Yaqui family regarding the spiritual significance that Council Rocks has to native nations. We all were awed by his interpretation of the pictographs.  Afterwards, the hikers took a path less traveled that wound up, down and under the rock grottos. A bit of blood was lost whilst bush-wacking through thick shin daggers, cat claw acacia, yucca and ocotillo. But it was a small price to pay for experiencing the spectacular, mystical scenery of the Dragoons. - Carol

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Past seasons: Photos 2023-24 - Photos 2022-23 - Photos 2021-22 

Other Photos: Picacho Peak 2014 - 20th Anniversary Photo Book

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SCHEDULE 2024-2025

February 

22 - Mt Ballard in the Mule Mtns with Deb 

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 ?

Council Rocks

HIKE COUNCIL ROCKS
Join the Muleteam this Saturday for a hike to Council Rocks in the scenic Dragoon Mtns. with dramatic boulder formations & pictographs and including a fascinating and informative talk about the area's Apache history by Yaqui Artist Charlie OneHorse. This moderate 3 mile loop path will include some rock scrambling and bushwhacking. Bring water & lunch. Meet Feb 8 at 9am by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain to carpool (about 90 minutes each way). Free, but gas donation is appreciated. For more details contact Carol at chandlercarolpsk@gmail.com or 413-667-8760. 

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BACKTRACK - Perimeter Trail

We're calling this a pop-up hike, since it was hastily thrown together two days before hike day.  Why?  Rabies in the Huachucas!  Erring on the safe side, the Perimeter Trail hike was discarded and replaced with the good old Ridge Trail Loop, right here in the Mules.  It turned out that many people reported for duty, I mean, to hike with us because they were so pleased that it was local and that it was short.  And short, it was.  Maybe half squirted off back to town after we crested to the Ridge Trail, while the rest of us continued on in our usual fashion.  Some sprinted ahead with Carol, some stayed in the middle with Laura, and the other third brought up the rear with the good "sweeper" Sara.  That's how we roll, and it was beautiful. - Laura

More photos at Photos 2024-25 - Join the page and add a few of your own photos.

Archive Photos:

Past seasons: Photos 2023-24 - Photos 2022-23 - Photos 2021-22 

Other Photos: Picacho Peak 2014 - 20th Anniversary Photo Book

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SCHEDULE 2024-2025

Feb 

15 - San Pedro trail to the old car with Sandy

22 - Mt Ballard in the Mule Mtns with Deb 

March

1 - China Camp in the Dragoons with Sandy

8 - Fairbank and San Pedro river picnic with Doug & Anne

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 ?