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o provide quality programs, we Sat 5, “Fossil Ridge Loop” – Loop times with some bouldering. Mod./Stren.,
limit the number of participants. through Fossil Ridge with Pat looking for 800’ elev. gain, 4 mi.
TProgram times vary. Meet at the spring flowers and anything blooming. “Mondays at the Rock” - Every Mon-
Visitor Center unless otherwise specified. Mod., 3-4 mi. day this month enjoy Red Rock Canyon
To make a reservation please call 702- Sat. 5, “Spring Fling” – Ongoing with Jen, and start your week off on the
515-5367, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If unable programs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the right path!
to attend a program, your cancellation is Visitor Center with crafts, vendors and Mon. 7, - Join us today for a jaunt
appreciated. Parents must accompany educational material. around the White Rock Loop. Mod., 6 mi.
children on all programs. Please note: Sun. 6, “The Miracle of Water” Mon. 14, - Today we’ll explore
the Conservation Area is a Federal Fee – While walking along refreshing La and adore the fossils on Fossil Ridge.
Area. All entry or recreation fees apply. Madre Spring with Aaron, learn about Mod., 3-4 mi.
Visit www.redrockcanyonlv.org for hike the most valuable substance in the uni- Mon. 21, - As the weather heats up,
information. verse—water. See how a series of unusual we’ll head into Ice Box Canyon for a cool
circumstances allow water to exist here at morning of rock scrambling and good fun
KIDS PROGRAMS all. Mod., 4 mi. with Jen. Difficult, 2.5 mi.
jSun. 13, “Little Wigglers” (Ages Sun. 6, “Moenkopi/Calico Loop” Tues. 29, - In place of the usual Mon-
3-6) – Join Jen for a fun, interactive pro- – Join Carleton and Carol on a hike that day hike, just this week, we’ll be going out
gram about things that wiggle. Kids will takes you from the Visitor Center to the fee on Tuesday with Jen around the Calico
see some of Red Rock’s bugs and critters booth and on to the wash in front of the Hills. Some rock scrambling. Mod., 4 mi.
up close, hear stories, learn cool facts and Calico Hills, finishing with the Moenkopi Wed. 9, “Pine Creek” – Learn about
participate in a fun art project. trail. We’ll see some petroglyphs along the the old homestead from Janis as we hike
way. Mod., 4 mi. along the Pine Creek trail. Mod., 2.9 mi.
FAMILY PROGRAMS Sun. 6 & 27, “Mountain Bike Mad- Thurs. 10, “Stanley B/Fletcher
Tues. 1, “Big Falls/Mary Jane Falls” ness” – No experi- Canyon” – Climb
– Climb to both of the major waterfalls at ence is necessary past an old lead
the top of Kyle Canyon with Chris in search for this introduc- mine with Chris
of runoff from snow melt. Some bouldering tory mountain bike and up a narrow
in drainage to Big Falls. Mod/Stren. 1500’ ride with John drainage in Stan-
of climb over 5 mi. and Jen. The 6- ley B, crossing a
Wed. 2, “Moenkopi Morning” – Start mi single track ridge and drop-
your day with a scenic hike around the trail Mustang Loop will ping into Fletcher
with Janis. Easy/Mod., 2.3 mi be a great way Canyon above
Thurs. 3, 17 & 24, “Red Rock Up Obstacle Rock.
Close” (Ongoing, Visitor Center, 9:00 to start new to
– 11 a.m.) - Take a close look at the flora, the sport or dust Stren., 6 mi.
fauna, or geology of Red Rock and the sur- off an old frame. Fri. 11, “Cre-
rounding Mojave Desert with Carleton and Mountain bike is ative Canyon
Carol in this exhibit. No sign-up required. a must. Beginner Digital Photog-
Sat., 5, “Old Bonanza Trail” – Climb - intermediate. raphy” – You are
through the pine and aspen forest of Lee Sun. 6, “Big Falls” These are the invited to join local professional photog-
Canyon with Chris on an old section of most spectacular waterfalls in the Spring rapher Julia Burke for an introduction to
the Bonanza Trail and return using scenic Mountain Range, according to George. digital photography. Become comfortable
western section of trail. Mod./Stren. 1000’ We’ll hike through some ponderosa pines with your camera and take great shots by
climb over 5 mi. and aspen trees and cross a creek a few learning the basics from mega pixels to

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