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the Visitor Center to Lost Creek and carpool hike offers a chance to explore some of the with Athena. We’ll discover some incredible
back. Mod/4.5 mi, 801-ft elevation gain. diverse and beautiful landscapes within Red petroglyphs and possibly see wild burros.
Mon. 8, “White Rock and Roll” - Visit Rock Canyon. Watch for wildlife and talk about Easy-mod/4 mi.
Red Rock for a hike around White Rock Loop diversity with Athena. Mod/stren. Fri. 26, “Calico Tank the Hard Way” -
for a morning of natural wonder in the Mojave Sat. 20, “Pine Creek” - Join Pat for a Calico Tank is not the only tank in the Calico
Desert with Jen. Mod/6 mi. different route to Pine Creek, where we’ll stop Hills. On the ridges there are tanks of different
Thurs. 11, “Ash Canyon” - Experience at the foundation. Mod/3-4 mi. shapes and sizes. This will be moderately dif-
a variety of terrain, including some classic Sat. 20, “Willow Spring/Lost Creek” ficult with some scrambling with David. 3 mi.
boulder scrambling in the canyon with Chris - Join Bob on this picturesque hike that in- Sat. 27, “The Grand Circle” - Another
on this 5.5-mile loop hike on the northeast cludes a waterfall (hopefully), a permanent New Year’s challenge by choice . . . the Grand
side of the Calico Hills. Stren. spring, beautiful rock formations, numerous Circle. By combining trails, this 11-mile hike
Thurs. 11 & 25, “Canyon Clean-up” Native American artifacts and a chance to see will take you around the core area of Red
- Become a part of the clean-up crew that bighorn sheep. Easy-mod/2 mi. Rock Canyon with Athena. This hike is rated
helps beautify Red Rock Canyon! Sat. 20, “Best Hikes With Dogs: Key- strenuous only because of distance! Many of
Fri. 12, “First Creek” - Look for animal stone Thrust” - Looking for a fun hike for you can do this and it will be at an “everybody
tracks along this sandy trail. Explore the wa- you AND YOUR DOG? Bring Fido along and makes it” pace.
terfall area and rock scramble into the canyon join the authors (and their dogs) of the new Sat. 27, “Calico Basin Loop” - WHOA!
with Athena. Easy-mod/3 mi. book Best Hikes with Dogs: Las Vegas and Another pleasant, long hike with Peppe. A
Fri. 12, “Calico Hills” - The hills are alive Beyond as they explore the Keystone Thrust 9-mile+ hike into the Calico Basin. Enjoy the
(or maybe not). Join David for an advanced Trail. Mod/2 mi. variety of rock formations and colors of this
scramble through the Calico Hills. What we Sun. 21, “Grand Circle Part 3” - Join spectacular Red Rock area. Stren.
don’t accomplish in mileage, we’ll make up for Carleton and Carol for part 3 of the Grand Sat. 27, “Corn Creek Spring” - The
with elevation gain. Difficult/3 mi. Circle Trail. We’ll hike from Sandstone spring feeds 3 ponds at this headquarters
Fri. 12, “Night Wings” - Come listen to Quarry to the Visitor Center and carpool back. of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. It’s a
Ranger Jim discuss the nocturnal primeval Mod/2.8 mi. major bird watching area and prime habitat for
world of owls. Sun. 21, “Exploring Calico Tanks and aquatic and land plants and animals. Join Bob
Sat. 13, “Around the Bend” - Enjoy a Boy Scout Overlook” - Start the 3-mile round to observe these creatures and learn about the
9-mile brisk walk along the bike trail south of trip adventure with George at the second pull- history and future of the area. Easy/1/2 mi.
the Red Rock loop. Reap the benefits of fresh out on the Scenic Drive where we’ll boulder Sun. 28, “Cholla Forest” - Join Carleton
air and exercise with Peppe. Stren. up the chute to the saddle, then, scramble to and Carol for a hike to a beautiful stand of
Sat. 13, “Rise Up!” - A New Year’s chal- the top of Calico Hills. We’ll explore the tanks, Teddy bear Cholla in Lake Mead NRA. We’ll
lenge by choice! If you’ve thought about doing then go out the backside of the trail. Stren. walk a portion of the railroad bed used to haul
Turtlehead, or haven’t done Turtlehead, or you Mon. 22, “Flame to Claim” - Enjoy a supplies to Hoover Dam during its construc-
just love doing Turtlehead, then join Athena stroll through Pine Creek with Jen and get tion. Stren/7 mi/ 913-ft elevation gain.
and make it to the top of the peak. While this a good look at some of Red Rock’s claim Sun. 28, “Red Cap” - One of George’s
is a strenuous hike, we will take an “everybody to fame, including human history, geologic favorite hikes in the Calico Hills. It’s short,
makes it” pace. 5 mi. wonder, biodiversity and desert regeneration challenging and it’s fun! From Sandstone
Sun. 14, “Grand Circle, Part 2” - Join after a prescribed burn. Easy-mod/3 mi. Quarry, hike up the wash to the east side of
Carleton and Carol for Part 2 of the Grand Tues. 23, “Cave Canyon and Beyond” Red Cap, scramble up to the tanks, and on to
Circle Trail. We’ll hike from Lost Creek to Sand- - Climb a dry waterfall and boulder to the a peak overlooking Calico Tanks and Calico
stone Quarry and carpool back. Mod/4.7 mi. back of the canyon with Chris, then explore Basin ending at Red Cap. Stren/3 mi.
Mon. 15, “Spring into Action” - La a seldom-hiked area near the mine on Blue Mon. 29, “Calico Tank Trek” - If you
Madre Spring is a great place to experience Diamond Hill. Stren/8 mi. don’t think there’s water in the desert, you’ll
history and natural wonder in Red Rock. Wed. 24, “Moenkopi to Fee Booth” - be amazed at what you’ll find with Jen at the
Mod/3.3 mi/400-ft elev. gain. Begin your morning with a quick hike around end of the Calico Tank trail! Mod/2.5 mi.
Tues. 16, “Turtlehead Jr.” - This hike the Visitor Center to the Fee Booth and back Wed. 31, “Lost Creek and Beyond”
with Chris will utilize the south approach to with Janis. Easy/1.5 mi. - Hike #3 in the “Creek” series. Hike to a
the top, with limited exposure and very little Thurs. 25, “Fossil Ridge” - Join Athena seasonal waterfall and see some petroglyphs
use of hands. Stren/3 mi. for a nice 2.5-mile loop hike. We’ll discover as well with Janis! Easy-mod, 2.5 miles.
Wed. 17, “Pine Creek” - Hike #2 in a ton of fossils and talk about why they’re Wed. 31, “Calico Hills Loop” - Loop
the “Creek” series. Pine Creek is full of open there. Easy. around the Calico Hills to Sandstone Quarry
desert and history of an old homestead. Fri. 26, “Grapevine Spring” - Venture and down lower Gateway Canyon past a
Mod/2.9 mi. into the southern side of the Conservation boulder waterfall with Chris. Great scenery
Sat. 20, “Three In One” -This 6-mile Area and hike to a couple of perch springs with sandstone peaks. Stren/8 mi.

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