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 4 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 - Council Rocks
Braving the predicted hot weather five hikers trekked through the council rock grottos. The destination was a very exciting and interesting rock formation (photo) not far from the lunch location on previous hikes. All five of us had some "pareidolia fun" finding meaningful and interesting figures in the surrounding rock face while relaxing in the shady spots. As the afternoon wore on we decided to backtrack through the rock grottos rather than be exposed in full sun on the trail through the field. Wildflowers, sweet fern and shin dagger blossoms scented the spring air making a pleasurable hike experience. - Carol
 
 
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SIDETRACK - April 18?
The campout & hike at Herb Martyr has been cancelled. Any other suggestions for April 18? Could be a campout or regular Saturday hike...Contact Doug at reiniger@wyoming.com.
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SCHEDULE 2025-2026

APRIL
11 - Hunter Canyon loop in the Huachucas with Jim Poulin
18 - Cancelled: Campout/hike at Herb Martyr - Other suggestions?
25 - Lower Mule Mtn ridge with Lindsay

MAY
2 - West Old Bisbee stairs and streets with Susan Mayes
9 - Coronado Cave in the Huachucas last hike & potluck



 

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Cancellation

Cancelled - March 28 - Arizona trail near Sonoita with Molly & Jan 
Unfortunately the hike leaders had to cancel this hike.
 
Substitute? 
If someone can volunteer for a substitute hike on that date contact Doug in the next few days at (520) 432-0307 or reiniger@wyoming.com.
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BACKTRACK - Council Rocks
To be posted later.....
Meanwhile here is a group photo from the hike...
 
 
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SCHEDULE 2025-2026

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 - Lower Mule Mtn ridge with Lindsay

MAY
2 - West Old Bisbee stairs and streets with Susan Mayes
9 - Coronado Cave in the Huachucas last hike & potluck



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Council Rocks

EXPLORE COUNCIL ROCKS
Join the Muleteam at the earlier time of 8am this Saturday, March 21st for a hike to Council Rocks in the scenic Dragoon Mountains, with dramatic boulder formations and pictographs. This moderate three and-a-half mile loop will include some rock scrambling and bushwacking. Bring water and lunch. Meet March 21 at 8am 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 - Parker Lake
Ten hikers and one dog set out on the circuit of Parker Canyon Lake. One hiker elected to relax at the marina concession where small watercraft are rented out for fishing or general recreation and transporting to isolated spots along the shoreline. The temperature was comfortably warm, and the lake looked refreshing with a deep blue color despite its being at the lowest level ever remembered by participants in the earliest Muleteam hikes there. The lake was so low that what is usually a small island near a traditional lunch spot was reachable without any intervening water blocking the way. The group of hikers took advantage of what will most fortunately be a one time occasion when such a lunch spot is reachable on foot before the lake begins rising again. The ground trod on was damp with firm mud which was not slippery at all. 
The most unexpected and undesired incident was when the leader stumbled and took a tumble when vigilance was relaxed at a spot where an obstacle was not seen in time to be avoided. Ironically, this happened while an attempt was being made to keep the group from getting too spread out, but instead of doing so by slowing the pace down, the pace was still apparently too fast to allow for bad footing to be responded to and successfully avoided. Instead of being too spread out, it would seem that the group was close enough together that the pace could not be slowed easily enough over a brief interval when more time was needed to avoid a spot capable of tripping up the unwary. Remainder of the outing was uneventful with the winery event held well before the business chosen reached its closing time for new arrivals. Vehicles arrived back in Bisbee as daylight was just beginning to fade. - Brad

 
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SCHEDULE 2025-2026

MARCH
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 - Lower Mule Mtn ridge with Lindsay

MAY
2 - West Old Bisbee stairs and streets with Susan Mayes
9 - Coronado Cave in the Huachucas last hike & potluck



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Parker Lake

EXPLORE PARKER CANYON LAKE
Join us this Saturday March 14th for another Muleteam tradition: Parker Canyon Lake, on the west side of the Huachucas and one of the few lakes in this area. This is an easy hike along the shore of the lake, about 5 miles round trip on a mostly flat trail in a beautiful natural setting with herons and ducks. Bring water and lunch. Optional vineyard wine tasting after the hike at Hops & Vines Winery on Hwy 82 two miles from Sonoita. Meet March 14 at 9am by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain to carpool. This is about an hour drive on paved roads: Rte 80 past Tombstone, left at Rte 82 past Rte 90, left at Elgin turnoff through beautiful country. Free, but gas donation is appreciated. For more details contact Brad at 432-2476 or bradward.j3@juno.com. 
 
This hike has a reputation of being one of the last of the easier Muleteam hikes, and I want to continue that easy reputation for those hikers who want to hike at a slower pace without the group getting spread out all over the trail, between those slower hikers and faster ones who seem oblivious to making the hike more difficult for those who are not expecting it. To this end I will be briefly STOPPING at about four locations along the hike for the group to re-form. I hope I can count on support from faster hikers who sometimes have a reputation for being impatient with being asked to stop at intervals when they don't feel a need to. The need for maintaining group cohesion is even greater on this hike, which is a loop where slower hikers cannot wait for the main group to return and rejoin those hikers who don't make it to the end. - Brad
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BACKTRACK - Lower Miller Canyon
20 hikers and 5 dogs started the hike. All the hikers and dogs made it to the Parlermee Saw Mill Ruins where we had lunch. We had a couple hikers who hiked with the Mule Team for the first time. The weather was great for our hike. - Ed
 
A flowing creek, a dappled trail and white sycamore trees glowing against the deep blue sky - Larry
 
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SCHEDULE 2025-2026

MARCH
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 - Lower Mule Mtn ridge with Lindsay

MAY
2 - West Old Bisbee stairs and streets with Susan Mayes
9 - Coronado Cave in the Huachucas last hike & potluck



 

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Lower Miller

PARLERMEE SAW MILL RUINS
Join the Muleteam this Saturday March 7th for a hike through lower Miller Canyon of the Huachuca’s. This is an easy hike with a 5-mile round trip from the lower parking lot of Miller Canyon Road to the ruins of the Parlermee Saw Mill (a historical site that shows the remnants of a sawmill that played a significant role in the region’s lumber supply during the mid-1800s). Bring water and lunch/snack, Dogs on leashes are OK. Back early afternoon. Meet at 9am by the Bisbee Courthouse fountain to carpool. Free, but gas donation is appreciated. For more details, contact Ed at 313-204-2119.
 
Alternatively, meet at 9:30am on Miller Canyon Road in the large dirt parking area on the left with restrooms (about a mile after turning onto Miller Canyon Road, shortly after the paved road turns to dirt). 
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BACKTRACK - Mt Ballard 
Eight hikers met on a warm but gorgeous day to hike up Mt. Ballard, at 7,370 feet the highest peak in the Mule Mountains. Most of the group had hiked this before, so were prepared for the rather unrelenting uphill climb! Two of our group planned on only going part way, but the rest of us made it to the summit and enjoyed snacks and lunch on top. Once again, we all pondered the metal sign with a Bible verse at the summit, wondering who lugged that heavy piece of metal up there and why. After a break we all started the trek down, with the last of us reaching the parking lot by 1 p.m. Another great Muleteam adventure! - Deb
 



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SCHEDULE 2025-2026

MARCH
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 - Lower Mule Mtn ridge with Lindsay

MAY
2 - West Old Bisbee stairs and streets with Susan Mayes
9 - Coronado Cave in the Huachucas last hike & potluck



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