After three days in the Chiricahuas, I headed south on an unplanned jaunt to take in the beautiful weirdness of Bisbee. Arrived only to learn that I was a week late for the party (the annual stair climb event is the third weekend of October). I climbed them anyway. Much less crowded, I'm sure. This is a great way to explore the less-visited parts of town. It's really quite surprising just how many homes there are in that hollow. On the way back to my camper, I went "off trail" and grabbed another 35 steps up to the visitor's center at the mine. As I was packing it up, I learned I would be missing another big blast; the annual Halloween Dance. Guess I'm just happy here out-of-the-know.
A fun and interesting community. Not your typical tourist town. Enjoyed the trail while interacting with many locals.
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It's best for a man to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open his mouth and remove all doubt.
--Mark Twain
average hiking speed 1.97 mph
WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.
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