HIKE THE PERIMETER TRAIL
Join the Muleteam this Saturday, November 14 for a hike along the winding foothills of the Huachuca Mountains between Carr and Miller Canyons. This is a well-marked and relatively easy, level trail along the hillside with great views of the San Pedro Valley, Hereford and Mexico. We start at the first Carr Canyon Road parking area off Route 92, lunch at the overlook of the first Miller Road parking area and then backtrack to our starting point; about 7 miles roundtrip. Bring water and lunch. Dogs on leash welcome. Meet Nov 14 at 9am by the Old Bisbee courthouse fountain to carpool or join us at 10am at the Carr Canyon Road parking area. Back late afternoon. Gas donation to carpool drivers is appreciated. For more details call or text Laura at 206-715-6589 or mssmithlg@aol.com.
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BACKTRACK - Cave Creek
Eleven hikers and Paisley the dog met at the fountain and drove to the South Fork trailhead, where they met a group from Palominas who shared that others had already attempted the trail but were turned back by a water crossing. When the group got to the creek there was dismay at the volume of water, but Jan boldly jumped in and waded across. After a quick discussion, Karen agreed to lead 9 on a dry trail nearby, while 3 crossed the creek to continue with Jan. They savored some time at "the Bathtub" and eventually got used to their wet shoes, turning back after about 2 miles.
Meanwhile, the 10 dry hikers and Paisley headed back to the cars and drove farther up the road to Sunny Flat Campground and the Nature Trail, where a smooth, easy grade allowed for much conversation. Identification tags detailed trees and plants; there are also two interesting dynamite bunkers along the trail. The turn-around point was just short of the Visitor Center so that the dry 10 could reunite with the wet 4 for lunch and hot chocolate at the Sky Island Grill, which is where we finally took a group photo. Only then was it revealed that Karen must have known she'd be called to duty -- we did not plan the matching shirts, honest!
Apologies that the day did not go as planned, but my thanks to all for being good sports and embracing the day; a special thanks to Karen for stepping up -- Lindsay
An interesting hike with beautiful scenery and always nice meeting new folks -- Karen
Archive Photos:
Past seasons: Photos 2025-26 - 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 2026-2027
To lead a hike contact Doug at reiniger@wyoming.com
NOVEMBER
21 - ???
28 - No hike - Thanksgiving and Bisbee Home Tour
DECEMBER
5 - Garden Canyon in Fort Huachuca (bring fort ID) with Deb
12 - Hunter Canyon to Parmelee sawmill ruins with Ed
19 - Arizona Trail north of Sonoita with Molly
26 - Old Bisbee Cross hike with Doug
JANUARY
2 -
9 -
16 -
23 -
30 -
FEBRUARY
6 -
13 -
20 -
27 -
MARCH
6 -
13 -
20 -
27 -
APRIL
3 -
10 -
17 -
24 -
MAY
1 -
8 -
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