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SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit Sun. 2, “Kyle Canyon Loop” – Join Carol Fri. 7, 21 & 28, “Red Rock Up Close” –
the number of participants. Program and Carleton for a hike that starts on the Mary (Visitor Center, Ongoing, 9 – 11 a.m.) – Take
Ttimes vary. Meet at the Visitor Center Jane Falls trail, then crosses to the other side a close look at the flora, fauna or geology of
unless otherwise specified. To make a res- of the canyon, where the trail ends up in a Red Rock and the surrounding Mojave Desert
ervation please call 702-515-5367, 8:00 a.m. wash. We’ll then follow the wash back to the in this exhibit with Carleton and Carol. No
to 4:00 p.m. If unable to attend a program, trailhead. Mod; 2.5 mi. sign-up required.
your cancellation is appreciated. Parents “Mondays at the Rock” Sat. 8, “Open to Interpretation (Fletcher
must accompany children on all programs. Mon. 3, - We’re back at Red Rock! Enjoy Canyon)” - A new spin on hiking. This
Please note: the Conservation Area is a your Monday morning with Jen at Calico Tanks. time you can interpret, too! Along this
Federal Fee Area. All entry or recreation fees This 4-mile hike is the perfect distance to start hike, we’ll be stopping at various times
apply. Visit www.redrockcanyonlv.org for off your week and to celebrate Labor Day at for interpretation—by YOU. Each person
hike information. Note: all mileage quoted Red Rock. Mod. brings a couple of things to say about a
is round trip. Mon. 10, - Enjoy a stroll with Jen through plant, animal or pretty much anything they
Pine Creek. Along the way, we’ll be on the look-
out for interesting plants, wildlife and, possibly, like in the Mojave Desert region. Have fun!
Hikes/Programs offered by RRCIA Staff: a view of bighorn sheep. Another hike that’s Mod; 4 mi.
KID’S PROGRAMS
sure to please! Easy/Mod; 4 mi. Sat. 8, “Lost Creek and Beyond”
c Sat. 15, “Junior Naturalists” – Mon. 17, - La Madre Springs is a beauti- – Discover some of Red Rock’s cultural
Kids will love to come out to Red Rock for a ful, uphill battle that
fun program about the wildlife in the Mojave rewards its hikers with
Desert. Participants will get to hear a story, spectacular views,
view animals up close and get to complete continually flowing
a special art project. Easy. spring water and the Courtesy Norm Kresge
c Sat. 22, “Junior Hikers’ Club” satisfaction of making
– Bring the kids out for a program about the it to the top. Join Jen
for a morning that may
Native Americans that once lived here. We’ll set a positive pace for
take a short hike around Lost Creek, view the rest of the week!
pictographs, hear stories and each person Mod; 4-5 mi.
will be able to make their own “ancient” Mon. 24, - Join
artifact! Easy. Jen at Red Rock for a
hike around Ice Box
FAMILY PROGRAMS Canyon. This trail is
Sat. 1, “White Rock” – You’ll love the perfect for those who
diversity of landscape as you trek around want to kick up trail La Madre Springs
While Rock with Athena. Mod./Stren; 6 mi. walking a bit and do
Sat. 1, 8, 15, 29, “Blue Sky Yoga” - a moderate amount
Tune up your mind, body and spirit with Cheryl, of rock scrambling through the canyon and significance on this easy 3-mile hike to Lost
a certified yoga instructor, while enjoying the back. Mod./Stren; 3 mi. Creek and Willow Spring with Athena.
peace and serenity of Red Rock Canyon. Thurs. 6 & 20, “Canyon Clean-up” – Sun. 9, “Old Bristlecone Loop” –
Sun. 2, “Mountain Bike Madness” Come on out to Red Rock and help keep it Follow the old Bristlecone Loop with Aaron
- No experience is necessary for this introduc- clean. Join the RRCIA staff for a fun-filled time to a ridge overlooking the Las Vegas and
tory mountain bike ride with Jen and John, in the Canyon. Easy. Pahrump Valleys. Then, pass through an
starting from the North Cottonwood parking Fri. 7, “Ice Box Canyon” – Rock ancient Bristlecone forest. 1200-ft elev.
lot. The 6-miler will be a great way to start scramble, rock scramble and rock scramble gain; Stren; 5 mi.
new to the sport or dust off an old frame. with Athena up Ice Box Canyon to admire the Sun. 9, “Robbers’ Roost and CCC
Helmets required. wondrous ecology. Mod; 2.6 mi. Road Project” – According to legend, this

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