Juniper Flats

HIKE JUNIPER FLATS

The Muleteam will lead a hike from Mule Pass into Juniper Flats in the Mule Mountains, with lunch at a scenic picnic site after about 2.5 miles, between the 1st and 2nd Towers. We’ll start at Mule Pass, hiking Juniper Flats Road and will enjoy a panoramic 750 foot ascent to Juniper Flats. Roughly 2.5 miles in, there is a nice lunch area on a granite outcrop overlooking where the waterfalls would cascade during the monsoon season. The hike is about 5 miles total on mostly easy roads. Back early afternoon. Meet on March 15th at 9:00am at the Bisbee Courthouse fountain. For more details contact Dave Reed at daveincaz@gmail.com.

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BACKTRACK - China Camp

Despite the early morning snow and cold, we had eleven people and one dog at the China Camp trailhead.  Ten proceeded to the route while one walked behind for a short distance then returned to the parking lot with a good book to pass the time.  Periodically the sun came out from behind the clouds and warmed us up.  The views were great!  Three bovine tried to block our forward progress but eventually, with a little convincing, decided to move and allowed us to pass.  Lunch was by a couple puddles of water, but a pretty spot to relax and chat.  We arrived back at the cars earlier than expected. All in all a great hike. - Sandy

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

March

22 - Guindani Trail in the Whetstones with Monica

29 - Turkey Pen in the Chiricahuas with Steve Sklarow

 

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 - West Tombstone Canyon last hike and potluck with Susan Mayes

China Camp

HIKE TO CHINA CAMP
Join the Muleteam this Saturday, March 8th, for a hike in the Dragoon Mountains on an old mining road with wonderful views. This hike starts with little elevation gain then changes to a moderate uphill to the camp ruins and down the same way for a little more than 5 miles total. Lunch will be by a creek, and there will be no climb to the peak! Bring water and lunch. Dogs welcome. Back mid-afternoon. Meet Saturday by 9am at the Old Bisbee Courthouse fountain to carpool (about an hour). Free, but gas donation is appreciated. For more details contact Sandy at (520) 353-5124 or slajudice@yahoo.com.

Alternate meeting spots:
Anyone wanting to can meet the group at the turnoff from Hwy. 80 onto Middlemarch Road. Please be there by 9:30. We will drive on Middlemarch Road about 1-3/4 mile beyond where the road branches off to the left toward Slavin Gulch and Council Rocks. There is a large dirt parking area on the left where we will park and start hiking. 

 
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BACKTRACK - Fairbank 

The 2025 San Pedro Riverside Picnic was one of the best in our 15-year history. Twenty-two hikers and one dog took advantage of this wonderful hike on a sunny and slightly breezy day. As planned, we spread out the tablecloths in the shade of a giant Cottonwood tree, put out the food and drinks and had a very long and relaxing lunch. Our tradition of many kinds of delicious homemade food, starting with wine and Laura’s Margaritas, continued as strong as ever with contributions by new Mules. When we reluctantly returned to the trails, about half of the group continued back to Fairbank on the trial along the river/train track and the other half took the same path back. We all arrived at about the same time with fond memories. - Doug

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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SIDETRACK - shirts?

Surplus Muleteam shirts for sale: 2 regular and 2 large, $15 each

Text Larry at 520-224-4951

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SCHEDULE 2024-2025

March

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 - West Tombstone Canyon last hike and potluck with Susan Mayes