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composition. Pack the camera, charge – Climb the steep ridge above Deer Creek nice views of the Canyon and escarpment.
those batteries and bring the memory with Chris to the Springs, then descend Mod., 4 mi.
cards. Limited space, RSVP past Raintree on the North Loop trail and Sat. 26, “Raintree via Trail Canyon”
Fri. 11 & Sat. 26, “Corn Creek back to the trailhead. Stren., 1700’ of climb – This 7-mile out-and-back hike with Chris
Spring Walk” - Corn Creek is a major over 6 mi. offers great views of Fletcher Canyon and
bird watching area and is prime habitat Sat. 19, “The Muffins” – Hike to a several of the major peaks in Kyle Canyon.
for aquatic and land plants and animals. near 360 degree view of Red Rock Canyon Elev. gain of 2100 ft., Stren.
Join Bob during the morning to observe and the Las Vegas Strip with Aaron. Along Sat. 26, “Beginning Watercolor
all these creatures in a surprising setting. the way, experience an area rich in cacti, Class” – Join local artists Shirley and
Easy, ½ mi. fossils and unusual geology, including Martha for a beginning watercolor course.
Sat. 12, “First Creek” – Enjoy a mod- an interesting example of the Keystone No experience required and all supplies
erate boulder-scrambling hike with Peppe Thrust. At the top, enjoy the spirit of the will be provided. Kids 12 & up welcome.
along the banks of Red Rock’s beautiful hike’s namesake with a complementary Limited space.
First Creek. 4-5 mi. fresh breakfast. Stren., 4 mi. Sat. 26, “Astronomy at Red Rock”
Sat. 12 “Best Hikes with Dogs-Ca- Sat. 19, “Pine Creek” – Hike among – (Ongoing, 8 – 11 p.m., Visitor Center)
thedral Rock” – Join the authors of Best the unusually low-elevation ponderosa – The Las Vegas Valley Astronomical
Hikes with Dogs: Las Vegas and Beyond pines and explore the area’s creek, wild- Society will present a special power point
as they explore Cathedral Rock. This is a flowers and wildlife with Bob. We’ll visit presentation and have member telescopes
great hike to the top of the hillside. Best an old homestead site and discuss the to view objects in our night sky. No sign-up
for fit dogs. Mod./Stren., 1000’ elev. historical figures that lived there. Easy/ required. Gate will close at 8:30 p.m.
gain, 3 mi. Mod., 3 mi. Sun. 27, “Evening Walk along Rail-
Sat. 12, 19 & 26, “Blue Sky Yoga” road Trail” – Join Carleton and Carol for
- Tune up your mind, body and spirit with an evening hike along the Railroad Trail at
Cheryl while enjoying the peace and seren- Lake Mead. We’ll discuss the role of the
ity of Red Rock.
Sun 13, “Rain Tree” – This great railroad in the construction of Hoover Dam
hike with George will take you through a and enjoy the sunset. Mod., 3 mi.
Bristlecone Grove (which is home to some Thurs. 31, “Canyon Clean-up” – Take
of the oldest living things on Earth) to the pride in your public lands. Help keep Red
3,000-year-old Rain Tree. Rock clean! Join the RRCIA staff for this
Sun. 13, “Lost Creek/Willow Springs Canyon clean-up.
Loop” – Join Carleton and Carol on
Mother’s Day for a moderate loop hike in
the Lost Creek/Willow Springs area where
we will see two springs, petroglyphs, picto- Campground Thanks
graphs, and agave roasting pit and much Sat. 19, “Enjoy the Magic of Pine
more! Mod., 2 mi. Creek” – Hike the trails of Pine Creek with I would like to extend a HUGE
Tues. 15 & 22, “Tort Talks” (Ongoing moderate boulder hopping with Peppe in THANK YOU to Vicki, Missy,
at Visitor Center & Tort Habitat, 9:30 – 11 the canyons of Red Rock. Mod., 4-5 mi. Jim and Daren Sudduth for
a.m.) – Learn about Nevada’s state reptile, Sun. 20, “Griffith Peak ‘via’ Harris volunteering at the camp-
the desert tortoise. No sign-up required. Spring Road” – Griffith Peak is 11,056- ground on Saturday, March
Tues. 15, “Beyond the Burro” (On- feet-tall, the third highest peak in the Spring 17 . A lot of wood was in
th
going, Visitor Center, 10 a.m. – noon) Mountain Range. At the summit, you can need of shrink wrapping, so
– If you come out to Red Rock today, be see four states with George: CA, AZ, UT it could be sold as firewood
sure to stop by the Visitor Center for a little and you are standing in NV. Stren., 2656 to our campers. Thanks to
something extra. We’ll be exploring some ft. elev. gain, 10 mi. everyone’s hard work, we fin-
of the less popular, but very important, Sat. 20, “First Creek”– Join Carleton ished it all and ended up with
aspects of the Mojave Desert and Red and Carol for a hike along First Creek. We’ll 172 bundles of firewood! You
Rock Canyon. No sign-up required. stop at the waterfall and then make our way guys rock! —Barb Jorgensen
Fri. 18, “Mummy Springs Loop” up to a pretty stand of ponderosa pines for

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