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DECEMBER PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit the otherwise) of Red Rock Canyon, plus a field top. Mod; 3-4 mi.
number of participants. Program times trip to historical sites. Space is limited. Mon. 10, “Pine Creek/Mescalito Peak”
Tvary. Please call 702-515-5367 between Sun. 2 & 9, “Mountain Bike Madness” – Join Jen for a hike that will go past Pine
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for times and reser- - No experience is necessary for this introductory Creek to the canyon on the left side of Mes-
vations. If unable to attend a program, your mountain bike ride with Jen and John starting calito Peak. There is some rock scrambling.
cancellation is appreciated. Parents must from the North Cottonwood parking lot. The Mod; 3-4 mi.
accompany children on all programs. Please 6-miler will be a great way to start new to the Fri. 7, 21 & 28, “Red Rock up Close”
note: the Conservation Area is a Federal sport or dust off an old frame. Ages 10+, limited (Visitor Center, Ongoing, 9 – 11:30 a.m.)

Fee Area. All entry or recreation fees apply. space. Helmets are required, must provide – Take a close look at the flora, fauna or geol-
Visit www.redrockcanyon.org. for updated your own bike. Beginner/intermediate. ogy of Red Rock and the surrounding Mojave
hike information. Sun. 2, “Arnight Trail” – Join Carleton Desert with Carleton and Carol during this
and Carol for a one-way hike from Oak presentation. No sign-up required.
KIDS PROGRAMS Sat. 8, “Red Rock Sunset”
+++Sat. 8, “Jr. Naturalists” – Hike with Aaron to the Las Vegas
(Ages 2-5) - The little ones are in- Overlook in Blue Diamond Knoll to
vited to visit Red Rock for a special see the winter sun shining over the
program “just for kids”! We’ll be city. Mod. 4-5 mi.
learning about other “kids” that live in Sat. 8, “Bouldering Series – Part
the desert, making a special craft and 1, Lost Creek” - Join Peppe and
hearing stories about young life in the explore Lost Creek while bouldering
Mojave Desert. Siblings welcome! in the area. Strenuous, 6 mi.
Easy. Less than 1 mile. Sat. 8, “Late Fall Hike” – Look for
+++Sat. 15, “Jr. Hikers Club” whatever is left of fall with Pat, and also
(Ages 6-12) - Depending on the keep and eye out for flowers and water
child’s hiking ability, we’ll journey on the First Creek trail. Mod; 3 mi.
to the bottom of the sea in search Sun. 9, “Best Hikes with Dogs
of fossils and clues that tell us all – White Rock Loop” Looking for a fun
about the history of Red Rock long hike for you AND YOUR DOG? This is
before there were even rocks here. Creek to Pine Creek along the base of the a moderate hike that loops around the
Kids will be engaged in stories, a fossil hunt, escarpment on the Arnight Trail. (Carpooling White Rock hills. The trail is suitable for dogs
activities and more that are sure to keep them required.) Mod; 3 mi. that can hike the distance. There isn’t much
going. Easy. Less than 2 miles. Sun. 2, “Canadian Canyon to Red Rock rock scrambling, but there is about 1200 feet
FAMILY PROGRAMS Overlook” - Join George and boulder from of elevation change. 5.9 mi.
Sat. 1 & 8, “Corn Creek Spring Walk” Willow Spring up North Peak Canyon, going up Sun. 9, “Ringbolt Rapids” – Join Car-
- Corn Creek Spring feeds three ponds at this “Canadian Canyon” to the ridgeline near North leton and Carol on a hike down to the Colorado
headquarters of the Desert National Wildlife Peak. When you trek down the ridgeline, you’ll River where we’ll see a ringbolt used to pull
Refuge, a major bird watching area and is feel richer than any king hoarding his gold. The steamboats up through the rapids in the late
prime habitat for aquatic and land plants and 1200-ft elevation gain is worth all the sweat for 1800s. Elevation gain of 885 feet when climb-
animals. Join Bob during the morning to ob- the majestic view. Strenuous, 4-5 mi. ing out of the canyon. Mod; 5 mi.
serve all these creatures in a surprising setting. Mon. 3, “North Peak” (Limestone) Sun. 9, “Little Zion” – Little Zion sits on
1/2 mi; Easy. – Rocky Gap Road may have been built to top of the escarpment at Red Rock Canyon.
Sat. 1, 15, 22 & 29 – “Blue Sky Yoga” - haul potatoes to Las Vegas, but on this day This 6-mile round trip hike with George starts
Tune up your mind, body and spirit with Cheryl, with Chris, you will use your leg power to haul at Rainbow spring to a place filled with majestic
a certified yoga instructor, while enjoying the yourself to the top of the mountain. 3000-ft colored sandstone with an overlook of Red
peace and serenity of Red Rock. elevation gain; 12 mi. Rock Canyon, the Las Vegas Valley and Lake
Sat. 1, “Euro-cultural impacts of Red “Mondays at the Rock:” Mead. Mod./Stren.
Rock Canyon” – Ranger Jim will present a Mon. 3, “Potato Knoll” – Join Jen on Tues. 11, “Cave Canyon” –Climb a few
PowerPoint talk on the history (sordid and this hike around Potato Knoll and up to the dry waterfalls and do some bouldering with
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