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small canyon was used to hide contraband yon. 200-ft elev.gain; Mod; 2.75 mi. 4300-ft elev. gain; very strenuous; 17 mi.
and even stolen animals. Join Carleton and Fri. 28, “Muffins Moon Rise” – Hike Sat. 15, “Wild Horse Ridge” – Take
Carol to explore the area and hike along with Aaron to the Muffins on Blue Diamond a little excursion with Chris on the return of
the old CCC road that joined Kyle and Lee Knoll to watch the full moon rise over the this 3-mi loop hike that provides some nice
Canyons. Mod; 3.1 mi. city. 850-ft elev. gain; Mod; 3.5 mi. views of the area east of Mummy Mountain.
Tues. 11, “Patriot Day (Moenkopi Sat. 29, “Corn Creek Spring Walk” 700-ft elev. gain; Mod.
Morning)” – Start your day off with a - Corn Creek Spring feeds three ponds at Sun. 23, “Explore Mescalito Canyon
quick hike around the Moenkopi Trail with
Janis. Great views of Red Rock a plus!
Easy, 2.25 mi.
Fri. 14, “Keystone Thrust Plus” –
See the famous thrust fault up close and
in person, while enjoying this round-about
trail off White Spring Road with Athena.
Easy/Mod; 4 mi.
Sun. 16, “Bristlecone to Bonanza
Trail” – Join Carleton and Carol for a hike
up the old WPA road (Bristlecone Trail)
through quaking Aspen which, hopefully,
will be turning yellow. We’ll hike to the
Bonanza Trail junction, where we’ll stop
for our break before heading back. 720-ft
ascent, Mod; 5 mi. this headquarters of the Desert National and Beyond” – Boulder and scramble with
Tues. 18, “Tort Talks” (Ongoing Wildlife Refuge. It is a major bird watch- George on this 6-mile adventure through
Visitor Center Program, 9-10:30 a.m.) ing area and is prime habitat for aquatic the North Fork of Pine Creek to Mescalito
– Stop by the tortoise habitat and see and land plants and animals. Join Bob Canyon, then up to the falls. If time allows,
Mojave Max. Learn some interesting facts during the morning to observe all these we’ll go up to Mescalito Ridge for an overlook
about Nevada’s state reptile. No sign-up creatures in a surprising setting, and learn of Pine Creek and the South Fork of Pine
Creek. Stren.
required. about the history and future of the area.
Fri. 21, “Red Cap” – Scramble with Easy, 1/2 mi. Mon. 24, “Mummy’s Toe” – For the
Aaron to the top of scenic sandstone Red Sun. 30, “Saw Mill Trail” – Join experienced hiker, the double scramble
Cap, stopping at a hidden water tank Carleton and Carol for a hike on the Saw route to the top of Mummy’s Toe provides
along the way. 510-ft climb; Mod./Stren; Mill Trail through a forest of juniper, pinyon 6 hours of challenging terrain and lots of
3.75 mi. pine, cliff rose and mountain mahogany. fun with Chris. 2400-ft. elev. gain; very
Sat. 22, “Pine Creek Hike” – Hike We’ll follow an old road to the top of a ridge strenuous.
along the unusually low elevation ponde- for a nice view of Mummy Mountain and Fri. 28, “Mountain Spring Peak” –
rosa pines with Bob. Explore the area’s the Sheep Mountains. Mod; 3 mi. Hike the backcountry behind the escarpment
creek, wildflowers—hopefully plentiful on this loop hike with Chris for great views
following this summer’s good rains—and Hikes/Programs offered by BLM Rangers/ of the canyons off Cottonwood Valley. with
wildlife. We’ll visit an old homestead site Volunteers: 1400-ft elevation gain; Stren; 7 mi.
and discuss the people that lived there. Sat. 1, “Astronomy at Red Rock” Sun. 30, “Exploring Calico Tanks
Easy/Mod; 3 mi. (Ongoing from 7 – 11 p.m.) – The Las and Boy Scout Overlook” – Boulder up
Sun. 23, “Twilight Hike – Lake Vegas Astronomical Society will present the chute of the Calicos with George to the
Mead” – Walk along the railroad bed a special PowerPoint program and have saddle. Then scramble to the top of Calico
back toward Boulder City with Carol and member telescopes to view objects in our Hills. On top you’ll experience a spectacular
nd
Carleton. We’ll see the sun go down and night sky. No sign-up required. Gate will view overlooking Red Rock and the 2 pull-
the moon come up. Mod; 2-4 mi. close at 7 p.m.! out parking lot far below. We’ll explore the
Mon. 24, “North Fork of Pine Creek Fri. 7, “Mt. Charleston” – Hike to the tanks, then hike out the back side to the trail.
Moonrise” – Join Aaron on a trip to small top of the highest peak in Southern Nevada Hiking around the hills, we’ll venture to the
pools in the north fork of Pine Creek to with Chris using South Loop for the climb arch, then hike to the pictographs and head
watch the moon rise over Red Rock Can- and North Loop/Trail Canyon for the descent. home. Stren; 3 mi.

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