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exhibit at the Visitor Center. No News & Notes, continued from p. 3
sign-up required.
Sun. 19, “Mountain Bike Volunteers Needed
Madness” (Ages 10+) - No experi-
ence is necessary for this introduc- Mojave Max Program -
tory mountain bike ride starting Max and his ladies need YOU to
from the North Cottonwood park- donate your time to some TLC in the
ing lot. The 6-7 miles will be a great Tortoise Habitat. Our loveable desert
way to start new to the sport or dust tortoises need watering, feeding,
off an old frame. Beginner/intermedi- weeding and stimulating conversa-
tion. Please help to keep our reptile
ate; Helmets required. mascots happy and secure! Contact
Sun. 19, “North Loop” - Join Ranger Kate Sorom at the Visitor Cen-
Carleton and Carol for a hike up Mt. ter or leave a message for our Tortoise
Charleston’s North Loop to a plateau Tamer, Carol Snyder at 255-8743.
with gnarled Bristlecone pine trees.
1000-ft elev. gain; Mod; 4 mi. Information Desk -
Mon. 20, “Mondays on the Mount” Sun. 12, “Griffith Peak ‘via’ Harris Due to the absence of many volun-
- Travel with Jen up Mt. Charleston’s Bristle- Spring Road” - Mt. Charleston’s Griffith teers in the summer months, Ranger
Kate Sorom needs HELP (!) filling in
cone Trail hiking through picturesque pines Peak is 11,056 ft, the third highest in the on the Information Desk. If you have
and magnificent vistas to the Bonanza Trail, Spring Mountain Range. At the summit with Desk experience in the past and have
where we’ll make our way up seemingly George you can see four states: California, a free morning or afternoon to volun-
never ending switchbacks to the “No Name Arizona, Utah, while standing in Nevada. teer, please call (515-5353) or e-mail
kathleen_sorom@nv.blm.gov.
Trail.” Mod; 6 mi. 2,656-ft elev. gain; Stren; 10 mi. Kate sends a big “thank you” to all
Wed. 22, “Beat the Heat #3” (Moenkopi Mon. 13, “Hummingbird Gulch to those who have been helping out!
to Fee Booth & Back) - Hike from the Fletcher” - Climb with Chris through the
Moenkopi trailhead to the Fee Booth and fantastic cliffs in Mt. Charleston’s Hum- Membership Period
back with Janis. Easy, 1 ¾ mi. mingbird Canyon to the peak and return to be Revised
Sun. 26, “Twilight Hike” - Join Carol via North Loop Trail. 2,500-ft elev. gain;
and Carleton for a hike from the Fee Booth Very strenuous. The current membership period fol-
past Calico I to Moenkopi Ridge. We’ll take Fri. 17, “McFarland Approach” lows our fiscal year (October 1 through
a break to watch the sunset and then head - Great scenery and Bristlecone forests September). Standing rules do not allow
back. Mod; 3 mi. await you along the southern section of Mt. for the prorating of dues, therefore, a
Mon. 27, “Mondays on the Mount” Charleston’s Bonanza Trail on along the way new member joining in April will pay full
- For the experienced hiker, or one who has to the base of McFarland Peak with Chris. price for only a half-year of member-
ship. The current system discourages
never traveled up Fletcher Canyon, this Rolling terrain and 1,500 ft of climb. Very new memberships.
hike is definitely worth the drive up to Mt. strenuous; 10 mi. The revised policy will give each
Charleston. Jen will take you through gor- Thurs. 23, “Window in the Cliff” - Hike person one full year of membership
geous scenery and through a slot canyon the north end of Mt. Charleston’s Bonanza and will make it much easier to attract
that is sure to please. Mod; 4 mi. Trail with Chris and scramble over severe new members.
Because the vast majority of our
terrain on a ridge to a 30-ft wide window in members will renew by October 1, the
Offered by BLM Rangers/Volunteers: the cliff above Cold Creek. 2,300-ft gain; Very additional mailing costs based on a
Fri. 3, “Bonanza Peak” - There are strenuous; 9 mi. floating membership period are esti-
nearly 100 switchbacks between the trail- Sun. 26, “Old Bristlecone Pine Trail” mated at approximately $75 annually.
head near Mt. Charleston’s Cold Creek and the - This 6-mile round trip hike will take you Mailing labels would incorporate the
membership expiration date. Ap-
peak north of Lee Canyon. Climb them all with through some beautiful Aspen trees and plications would also be revised to
Chris while gaining 2,600 ft; Stren; 10 mi. Bristlecone pine trees at Mt. Charleston with indicate that the member period is
Tues. 7, “Rain Tree via Trail Canyon” George. Bristlecone pine trees are among one year from receipt of application
- The alternate route to the 3,000-year-old the oldest living things on this earth. Mod. and payment.
Bristlecone pine with Chris provides great Fri. 31, “South Sister” - Hike with Chris The change will be implemented
views of the scenery in Mt. Charleston’s Kyle to the peak using the alternate route from Old at the beginning of the new fiscal year.
Canyon along the section of North Loop Trail Mill picnic area in Mt. Charleston’s Lee Canyon.
below Mummy’s Toe. Total elev. gain 2,100 ft; Several steep sections with off-trail routes.
Stren; 7 mi. 2,000-ft elev. gain; Very strenuous; 5 mi. News & Notes, continued on p.6

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