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Tues. 10, “Griffith Peak” – Join Peppe “Moonlight Hikes”
on this 10-mile, difficult climb from South Trail Mon. 23, “Cathedral Rock Moonrise” Desert Trumpet
to Griffith Peak. Plan on 5 hours of fun and – Get ready for a whole week of moonlight
exercise. Stren. hikes! Join Aaron as we climb Cathedral Rock Editor
Tues. 10, “Deer Creek Loop/Robber’s to view the rising half-moon over the Spring Barbara Wolin
Roost” – Visit some early history in the Spring Mountains, Mod; 2-3 mi.
Mountains with Chris, as you hike past the Tues. 24, “North Fork of Pine Creek Contributing Writers
site of an old sawmill operation and a 1920s Moonrise (Fern Canyon)” – A trip to small Louis C. Kleber
Jack Ryan
vacation retreat. A total of 4 miles with a 900-ft pools with Aaron to watch the moon rise over H. Dan Wray
vertical gain. Mod. Red Rock. Mod; 3 mi. Barbara Wolin
Fri. 13, “Bridge Mountain” – Got the Wed. 25, “Muffins Moonrise” –Travel
summertime blues? We’ve got the cure! Join with Aaron to a high overlook on Blue Diamond Publishers
Athena on one of Red Rock’s epic hiking Hill to see the lights of Las Vegas to the east Norm Kresge
adventures; 5-7 miles round trip, non-techni- and the half-moon above us. Mod; 3 mi. Barbara Wolin
cal climbing on the strenuous side. Need Thurs. 26, “Bristlecone Trail Moonrise”
4X4’s and drivers to carpool to the summit. – Hike the Bristlecone Loop with Aaron to Administrative Assistant
Phyllis Lisi
Mod./Stren. watch the moon rise over the Spring Moun-
Sat. 14, “Fletcher Canyon” – From tains. Mod; 5 mi. Chief Costumer
the Angelica Scarberidia to the slot canyon, Fri. 27, “Potato Knoll Moonrise” – Aaron Norman Wolin
Fletcher is a gorgeous 4-mile, easy-to-moder- will take you to the top of Potato Knoll to watch the
The Desert Trumpet is published month-
ate, mountain hike. moon over Red Rock Canyon. Mod; 3-4 mi. ly by and for FORRC members. Statements,
Sat. 14, “Willow Spring/Lost Creek” Sat. 28, “Almost Full Moon Hike: Rain- opinions and points of view expressed by
– Join Bob for this picturesque hike that in- tree” – See the lights of Las Vegas twinkle far writers are their own and do not necessarily
cludes a waterfall area, permanent springs, below with George. Feel the romance of the full reflect those of FORRC. Please submit all
beautiful rock formations, numerous Native moon dancing through the twisted bristlecone articles, photos and artwork NLT the15th of
each month by calling 515-5350. If you are
American artifacts and a chance to see bighorn pines. Mod./Stren; 6 mi; 4 hrs. interested in becoming part of the Desert
sheep. Easy/Mod; 2.5 mi. Tues. 24, “South Loop Overlooks” Trumpet staff, contact Editor at 256-8043.
Sun. 15, “Up Fletcher Canyon/Down – Hike up the South Loop Trail with Chris past
FORRC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3)
Trail Canyon” – This adventure with George Echo Cave and up the switchbacks, stopping organization dedicated solely to the welfare
requires some bouldering. Car shuttling is briefly at the first overlook, continuing up to the of the Red Rock Canyon National Conser-
required for this 6-mile, hike. Mod./Stren. third. Mod./Stren; 2000-ft. elev. gain; 7 mi. vation Area. FORRC provides volunteers
Sun. 15, “Little Falls” – Join Carleton and Tues. 24, “Rainbow Canyon to Harris and funding for projects including envi-
Carol for a hike on Echo Trail to Little Falls. If the Peak” – Join Peppe on this 4-mile, strenuous ronmental education, teacher workshops,
natural resource protection, cultural resource
water is running, there are 3 falls visible from our climb from Rainbow Canyon to Harris Peak. monitoring, hike programs and other services.
destination. Mod; 728-ft. elev.gain; 2 mi. Thurs. 26, “Canyon Clean-up” – Join the Annual individual membership is $25.00.
Wed. 18, “Fletcher Canyon” – Hike RRCIA team and help keep Red Rock clean. General meetings are held four times a
year; Board meetings are held on the second
through a picturesque slot canyon with some Make new friends and enjoy the outdoors. Tuesday of each month at the Visitor Center
minor bouldering on the way to a seasonal Sat. 28, “Gateway Canyon” – Join Athena unless otherwise posted. Messages may
waterfall. An out-and-back hike with Chris. for an early morning summer hike behind the be left at 255-8743. Visit our website at www.
Easy/Mod; 4 mi. Calico Hills down into Gateway Canyon and friendsofredrockcanyon.org
Sat. 21, “Mary Jane Falls” – Join Athena around the bend to Red Spring. Mod; 6 mi.
on a cool mountain trek. Mod; 3 mi.
Sun. 22, “The Old Bristlecone Pine individuals to assist with groups of
Trail” – This hike with George will take you News & Notes, continued from p. 3 children 6-17 years old this coming
through some beautiful Aspen trees and bristle- fall. You must be available at least one
cone pine trees, which are some of the oldest Special Volunteers Needed! morning per week, Monday – Friday,
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living things on this earth. Mod; 6 mi. September 15 to December 7 , and/
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Sun. 22, “Best Hikes with Dogs – Mt. Share your excitement for Red or January 7 to June 1st. You will
Charleston: Trail Canyon” – Looking for a fun Rock with the Las Vegas Community. either assist or lead children through
hike for you AND YOUR DOG? Bring Fido along Contact Laverne or Kathy August, at curriculum-based programs in the
and join the authors of the Best Hikes with Dogs: 515-5350, or kaugust@nv.blm.gov. Conservation Area. Previous teaching
Las Vegas and Beyond as they hike Trail Canyon. experience is helpful, but not necessary.
This is a strenuous hike with gorgeous views Education Program Assistants Assistants will work from approximately
of limestone cliffs, caves and mountain peaks. The Bureau of Land Management
(1500-ft elev. gain in 2 mi); 4 mi. Education Program is seeking motivated News & Notes, continued on p. 6

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