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JUNE PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit the moderate 5-mile loop in Lee Canyon. 1300-ft elev. gain; 4-5 mi.
number of participants. Program times Sat. 2 & 16; Fri. 29, “Corn Creek Spring Sat. 9, “Stay Healthy” – Join Peppe
Tvary. Meet at the Visitor Center unless Walk” – Corn Creek Spring feeds three ponds for a good workout. Hike to Mt. Charleston
otherwise specified. To make a reservation at this headquarters of the Desert National from Fletcher Canyon to Kyle Canyon.
please call 702-515-5367, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 Wildlife Refuge. It is a major bird watching Stren., 6+ mi.
p.m. If unable to attend a program, your cancel- area and is prime a habitat for aquatic and Sat. 9, “Calico Basin” – Join Bob
lation is appreciated. Parents must accompany land plants and animals. Join Bob during the on this hike from Red Spring along the
children on all programs. Please note: the morning to observe all these creatures in a beautiful and geologically interesting Calico
Conservation Area is a Federal Fee Area. All surprising setting and learn about the history Hills to Ash Meadow Spring watching for
entry or recreation fees apply. and future of the area. Easy, ½ mi. petroglyphs, aquatic life, birds, wildlife and
Sat. 2, 9 & 30, “Blue Sky Yoga” - Tune plants. Mod., 3+ mi.
KIDS PROGRAMS up your mind, body and spirit with Cheryl, a Sat. 9, “Beginning Watercolor Class”
g Tues. 12, “Future Naturalists” certified yoga instructor, while enjoying the - Join local artists Shirley and Martha for a
– (Ages 2-5) - Looking for something to do peace and serenity of Red Rock. beginning watercolor course. No experience
with the little ones? Come out for a junior Sun. 3, “South Sister” – Join George for required and all supplies will be provided. Kids
introduction to the area with Jen. We’ll look at a hike where, at the summit, you’ll be blown 12 & up welcome. Limited space.
wildlife up close, hear stories and make a craft. away with a spectacular 360 degree view. Sun. 10, “Mary Jane Falls” – Enjoy the
Limited space. Stren., 1500-ft elev. gain, 5 mi. cool breezes and waterfall with Carol and
g Sun. 17, “Papier Mache Puppets” Sun. 3, “Cathedral Rock” – Hike up to Carleton on this 3-mile hike that gains 1040
(Ages 5-12) – Kids love to get messy with the top of Cathedral Rock with Carol and Car- ft in elev. Mod.
papier mache! So, join Jen this Sunday for a leton for great views and a good workout while “Mondays on the Mount” - Head up to
short talk about desert wildlife and a story. Then gaining 1000 ft. in elevation. Mod., 3 mi.
let the kids bring the story to life by making Sun. 3, “Mountain Bike Madness”
their very own papier mache desert puppet!. – No experience is necessary for this intro-
Limited space. ductory mountain bike ride with John and
g Tues. 19, “Junior Hikers’ Club” Jen. The 6-mi single track Mustang Loop
(Ages 7-12) – School’s out for the summer! will be a great way to start new to the sport
So, get your kids involved with Red Rock with or dust off an old frame. Mountain bike is a
the Junior Hiker’s Club. For our first day, we’ll must. Beginner - intermediate.
learn the basics of hiking preparation and go Mon. 4, “Mondays at the Rock” – En-
for a short exploration around the Conservation joy Red Rock Canyon this Monday with a
Area. Easy, 1 mi. Limited space. scenic hike around La Madre Springs with
Jen. Mod., 4 mi.
Tues. 5, “Fletcher Peak” – Hike the Cathedral Rock’s east side
FAMILY PROGRAMS
Fri. 1, & 29; Thurs. 7 & 21, “Red Rock North Loop Trail from Deer Road with Chris
Up Close” (Ongoing 9 a.m.-noon) – Take and cut across a connecting ridge to follow a Mt. Charleston for these cool Monday hikes
route to the top. Out-and-back hike. Stren., with Jen:
a close look at the flora, fauna or geology of 1800-ft. elev. gain; 8 mi. Mon. 11, - Escape the heat of Red Rock
Red Rock and the surrounding Mojave Desert Wed. 6, “Red Cap” – Join Aaron as for a hike at Fletcher Canyon. Mod. 4 mi.
with Carleton and Carol in this exhibit at the you scramble and climb to the top of scenic Mon. 18, - Today we’ll hike Cathedral
Visitor Center. Red Cap in the Calico Basin. Explore scenic Rock and enjoy great views of the Las Vegas
Fri. 1, “Fossil Ridge Moonrise” – Join views and hidden water tanks along the way. Valley. Mod. 4 mi.
Aaron on this trip through Fossil Ridge to Stren., 3-4 mi. Mon. 25, - We’ll head for the Bristlecone
watch the sun set (7:52 p.m.) and the full Fri. 8, “Cathedral Rock/Little Falls” Loop and hike within the coolness of an ancient
moon rise (9:06 p.m.) over Red Rock Can- – Hike the out-and-back trail with Chris through forest. Mod., 6.5 mi.
yon. Mod., 3-4 mi. Mazie Canyon to the top of the rock at the Mon. 11, 18 & 25, “General Introduc-
Sat. 2, “Bristlecone Loop” – It’s time for head of Kyle Canyon. Look for water flowing tion to Red Rock Canyon” (Visitor Center,
those cool mountain hikes. Join Athena for this over Little Falls before returning. Mod./Stren., 9 – 11 a.m.) – Join one of Red Rock’s rang-

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