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OCTOBER PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit the 3 mi; Mod. around the upper loop. 3 mi; Easy.
number of participants. Program times Mon. 15, - Masayo’s Wonderland hike Sat. 13, “Turtlehead Peak” - All for one
Tvary. Meet at the Visitor Center unless is a gorgeous traverse through the Calico and one for all! Heard about it . . . wanted to
otherwise specified. To make a reservation Hills that can’t be beat! We’ll start at the try it, . . . but thought it was too difficult? You
please call 702-515-5367, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 Red Springs parking area, hike through Ash can do it and we’ll all make it together with
p.m. If unable to attend a program, your Meadows and over and through Calico Hills. Athena! 5 mi; 2000-ft elevation gain; Stren.
cancellation is appreciated. Parents must 5 mi; Mod./Stren. Sat. 13, & Sun. 21, “Corn Creek Spring
accompany children on all programs. Please Mon. 29, - Start your morning with a hike Walk” - Corn Creek Spring feeds three ponds
note: the Conservation Area is a Federal Fee around White Rock and you’ll be starting at this headquarters of the Desert National
Area. All entry or recreation fees apply. your whole week off on the right path! This Wildlife Refuge. It is a major bird watching
6-mile loop is just what the doctor ordered area and is prime habitat for aquatic and
Hikes/Programs Offered by RRCIA Staff to get some exercise. Mod. land plants and animals. Join Bob during
KIDS PROGRAMS Fri. 5, 19 & 26, “Red Rock Up Close” the morning to observe all these creatures
n Sat. 6, “Jr. Naturalists” (Ages (Ongoing, 9:00-11:30 a.m.) - Take a close in a surprising setting. 1/2 mi; Easy.
2-6) - Alright kids! Put your hiking shoes look at the flora, fauna or geology of Red Sat. 13, “Ice Box” - Scramble with
on and get ready for exploration at the Rock and the surrounding Mojave Desert Aaron this afternoon to some possible wa-
Children’s Discovery Trail. This trail is just with Carleton and Carol during this pre- terfalls at the end of cool Ice Box Canyon.
for you and we’re bound to see some really sentation at the Visitor Center. No sign-up 3 mi; Mod.
amazing life . . . Limited space; Less than required. Sun. 14 & 28, “Mountain Bike Mad-
1 mi; Easy Sat. 6, “Inscription Hill” - This is an ness” - No experience is necessary for
n Sat. 27, “Jr. Hikers Club” (Ages early chance to get some exercise at Red this introductory mountain bike ride starting
7-12) - Did you know that Red Rock is full Rock Canyon after the summer’s heat. We’ll from the North Cottonwood parking lot. The
of plants and animals? Of course! But did see why Inscription Hill merits this name, 6-miler will be a great way to start new to
you know it’s also full of history? These and explore some seldom-visited Red Rock the sport or dust off an old frame. Beginner-
rocks have a story to tell and they want you features with Bob along the southern escarp- intermediate.
to listen. So, throw on some good walking ment. 4 mi; Mod. Sun. 14, “SMYC Loop” - Join Carleton
shoes and visit Sandstone Quarry where Sat. 6, “Cathedral Rock” – Cancelled and Carol hiking along the escarpment from
we’ll journey through time to learn about the Sat. 6, 20 & 27, “Blue Sky Yoga” - Tune Ice Box to the wash before Lost Creek,
long life of Red Rock. Limited space. Less up your mind, body and spirit with Cheryl, a where we’ll loop back to the parking lot.
than 2 mi; Easy. certified yoga instructor, while enjoying the 2 mi; Mod.
peace and serenity of Red Rock. Sun. 14, “Potato Knoll” - Hike with
FAMILY PROGRAMS Sun. 7, “Mack Canyon” - Join Car- Aaron this afternoon to the top of scenic
“Mondays at the Rock” leton and Carol for one last hike in the Mt. Potato Knoll near Oak Creek Canyon.
Mon. 1, - It’s not another manic Monday. Charleston area for this season. We’ll hike 4-5 mi; Mod.
It’s our fun day! Maybe The Bangles would up an old road that is still used to the high Fri. 19, “Grapevine Springs” - Dis-
be better off joining us for our hike through point where we’ll climb a short hill for great cover Red Rock Canyon’s southern side
Pine Creek. It’s a fun 4-miler with Jen that is views of the Sheep Mountains and some dry with Athena. Beautiful scenery and some of
best in the morning. Leave your hiking sticks lake beds. 4 mi; Mod. the best petroglyphs await you on this 4-mile
Tues. 9, “Book Club Discussion” - easy-to-moderate hike.
at home and come on out for a stroll in the Another informal book discussion at Red Sat. 20, “Road Trip” - Join the Red
Conservation area. Mod. Rock. Our feature book is Daughters of the Rock Interpretive Staff for a Southern Ne-
Mon. 8, - There’s a reason it’s called Ice West, by Anne Seagraves. The book may be vada road trip. First, we carpool to Ryan
Box Canyon. As things cool down in October, purchased at Visitor Center bookstore. Kershaw State Park located two miles south
get a head start with a cool hike. We’ll travel Fri. 12, “Pine Creek” - Enjoy Pine of Caliente via US 93 and State Route 317
over trail and rock, so be prepared for some Creek’s lush plant life and water ways with in a colorful, scenic canyon at the northern

lengthy, but fun and easy, rock scrambling. Athena as you hike to an old homestead and limit of Rainbow Canyon. Then, we will visit
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