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Sat. 10, “Mountain Lion Country” - Escarpment where, on a clear day, you can a major old mill. Carpool in high clearance
This hike has a little of everything. Along the see Lake Mead, Las Vegas and Red Rock. vehicles. Easy/Mod. 2.5 mi.
way, Athena will tell you about the reclusive Mod. 6 mi. Sat. 24, “A Hike to Remember-Two
lives of mountain lions. Mod. 6 mi. Sat. 17, “Turtlehead” - Hike the direct Peaks in One” - A hiking adventure with
Sat. 10, “Corn Creek Spring Walk” - route with Chris to the peak from Sandstone Peppe that will improve your hiking confi-
Corn Creek is a major bird watching area and Quarry. Stren. 1900 ft elev. gain, 5 mi. dence and stamina by cresting the North
is prime habitat for aquatic and land plants Sat. 17, “South Bowl of Fire” - Hike Peak and then on to the peak at Bridge Mtn.
and animals. Join Bob during the morning to across a desert flat with Aaron to the spec- Strenuous (must be in good hiking condition
observe all these creatures in a surprising tacularly shaped Bowl of Fire in Lake Mead. to participate); 12 mi.
setting. Easy, ½ mi. Mod. 5 mi. Sat. 24, “Calico Hills Loop” - Walk
Sat. 10, “SMYC-Ice Box Loop” - Sat. 17, “Wind Talkers” - Bring the through, around and close to the red rock
Pat will follow the escarpment looking for whole family out to Red Rock to answer the formations with Pat. We might see some rock
anything that’s blooming and bighorn sheep. question, “Why is Vegas so windy?” Each climbers along the way. Mod. with some rock
Mod. 3 mi. family will build and decorate its own kite. scrambling. 3-4 mi.
Sat. 10, “Astronomy” (On-going, 6 - 9
p.m.) - This event is open to the public. There Then use those gusts to send your master- Sun. 25, “White Rock Loop” - Join
will be a 50-minute program (rain or shine) and piece to soaring heights. Carleton and Carol as we go backwards
(counter clockwise) around White Rock,
Sat. 17, “Let’s Start Walking!” - Think-
telescope viewing (weather permitting). Gate ing about walking in Red Rock, but are not where we’ll see diverse habitats—from des-
will close at 6:30 p.m.
Sun. 11, “Grand Circle, Part 2” - Join sure where to start? Want to get involved ert to pines and climb 1075 feet in elevation.
Carleton and Carol for part 2 of the Grand with a group program, but don’t know which Mod/Stren. 6.2 mi.
Circle Trail. We’ll hike from Lost Creek to Sand- one to choose? This easy 2-miler is for you! Sun. 25, “Spring Brook Life” - Ex-
Learn about what Red Rock has to offer with amine the biotic and abiotic features of
stone Quarry and carpool back. Mod. 4.7 mi. Athena. Easy. springs with Bob. We’ll try to determine why
Tues. 13, “Red Mountain” - Travel
through Bootleg Canyon with Chris on the Sun. 18, “Potato Knoll Loop” - Join indigenous snails occur at some locations,
way to the observation point at the peak Carol and Carleton for a hike around Potato but not all. Easy, 1-2 mi.
and return via the regular hiking trail from Knoll. We’ll take a snack break in a beauti- Thurs. 29, “Mountain Spring Peak”
ful area with pinyon pines and junipers, and - Hike the backcountry behind the southern
the saddle. Mod/Stren. 6 mi with 1200-ft have lovely views of Oak Creek Canyon and part of the escarpment with Chris and enjoy
elev. gain.
Tues. 13, “Zero Mile Hike” (On-going the escarpment. Mod. 4.5 mi. fantastic views of Mud Springs Canyon and
table, 10 a.m.-noon at the Visitor Center) Tues. 20, “Nature Journaling for Black Velvet Canyon. Strenuous, 7-8 mi,
- Enjoy some of the wonders of Red Rock Everyone!” - Get in tune with the wonders 1400-ft elev.gain.
of nature at Red Rock Canyon. You need not
Sat. 31, “Escarpment-Base Trail” -
Canyon’s animal life without the strenuous have experience in writing or drawing, just Hike with George from Ice Box Canyon down
hiking. No sign-up required.
Tues. 13 & Wed. 21, “Tort Talks” - a love of nature! You will start, or continue, the Red Rock Canyon loop trail. Mod. 5 mi.
Ongoing Visitor Center program about the your very own nature journal, and you may Sat. 31st, “Creative Canyon Digital
well-adapted life history of gopherus agas- surprise yourself with creativity! All supplies Photography” - You are invited to join local
sizii. No sign-up required. provided, but bring your own if you have professional photographer Julia Burke for an
Wed. 14, “Voyage to the Bottom of the them. Easy. introduction to digital photography. Become
Sea” - If you like fossils, then this hike is for Thurs. 22, “Get Dirty—Volunteer!” comfortable with your camera and take great
you! Bi-valves, corals and crinoids galore! - Join Fish and Wildlife Service and our shots by learning the basics from mega pix-
Easy, with a small elev. gain. 2.5 mi. staff for a volunteer work day at the Moapa els to composition. Pack the camera, charge
Thurs. 15, “No Chill, but Still a Thrill” National Wildlife Refuge. We will be pulling those batteries and bring the memory cards.
- Hike and scramble with Athena into Ice Box tamarisk and palm, picking up trash, trimming Limited space, RSVP.
Canyon and feel the reason for its name vegetation and, in general, sprucing up the
while we look for the return of the cliff swal- Refuge. Space is limited, so please RSVP.
lows. Mod. 3 mi. Fri. 23, “Keyhole Canyon/Nelson
Fri. 16, “Gateway Canyon” - On this Goldmine” - Explore Keyhole Canyon in the
Red Rock adventure with Athena, you will Eldorado Mtns. with Bob. This area is well
see candy-striped canyon walls and polka known for its numerous examples of Native
dotted sandstone boulders. We’ll talk about American rock art and other artifacts. We’ll
canyons, washes and water. Mod. 6 mi. then take the rugged back road to Nelson
Sat. 17, “Little Zion - from Rainbow and walk down Eldorado Canyon Wash
Spring” - Join George to the top of the visiting gold mines of the boom days and
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