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o provide quality programs, we world of bird watching. Easy, 1 mi. Sun. 9, “South Sister-Mack’s Can-
limit the number of participants. Sun. 2, “Big Sky Yoga” - Tune up your yon” - Start with George in Mack’s Canyon,
TProgram times vary. Meet at the mind, body and spirit with a certified yoga cross a year-round spring and up a steep
Visitor Center unless otherwise speci- instructor surrounded by the peace and cross country route to the ridgeline, then to
fied. To make a reservation please beauty of Red Rock Canyon. the summit for spectacular views (1,500-ft
call 702-515-5367, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 Sun. 2, “Bristlecone Loop” - Join gain). Stren. 5 mi.
p.m. If unable to attend a program, Carleton and Carol for this hike through Sun. 9, “Twilight Hike” - Join Carleton
your cancellation is appreciated. Par- ponderosa pines, up to bristlecone pines, and Carol for a hike along the trail that goes
ents must accompany children on all crossing over the ridge and down through from the fee booth towards the Lost Creek area.
programs. Please note: the Conser- quaking aspens. Mod. 5 mi.
vation Area is a Federal Fee Area. Tues. 4 & Mon. 10, “Tort
All entry or recreation fees apply. Talks” (Ongoing 9-10 a.m.,
Visit www.redrockcanyonlv.org Visitor Center) - A program
for hike information.
about the well-adapted life his-
KIDS PROGRAMS tory of Gopherus agassizii. No
Children’s Summer Series - Join the sign-up required.
Interpretive staff at Red Rock to learn about Wed. 5, “Griffith Peak”
the plants and animals of the Mojave Desert - Climb the traditional south loop
from hands on activities and stories. Ages trail with Chris to the peak from
K-2nd grade, limited spaces. the Cathedral Rock area. Eleva-
vThurs. 6, “Insects” tion gain is 3,400 ft; Prep hike for
Mt. Charleston. Stren. 10 mi.
vWed. 19, “Tortoises” Wed. 5, “Moenkopi Morning” -
FAMILY PROGRAMS Start your morning with a short hike with
Tuesdays all month, “Cactus Jack” Janis around this scenic trail. Easy, 1/2 mi.
(Ongoing at the Visitor Center 10 a.m.- Fri. 7, “HLC-Gateway Canyon” - Join We’ll hike out until sunset, have a snack, then
noon) – Jack will give 15-20 min. programs the Interpretive staff for a back country hike return to our cars. Mod. 2-4 mi.
on a wide variety of topics related to Red into Gateway Canyon. Enjoy the candy Tues, 11, “Fletcher Peak” - Join Peppe
Rock Canyon. No sign-up required. stripes and polka dot markings along the for this strenuous 7-mi hike to the summit.
Sat.1, 15 & 29, “Corn Creek Spring way. Mod/Stren. 6-7 mi. Wed. 12, “Mummy’s Tummy” - Accord-
Walk” - Corn Creek is a major bird watching Sat. 8, “Mary Jane Falls” - Escape the ing to Chris, this is one of the toughest short
area and is prime habitat for aquatic and land valley heat by hiking in the relatively cool climbs in the Spring Mtns. with an elevation
plants and animals. Come observe all these ponderosa pine and aspen (above 7,500 ft) gain of 3,900 ft. This is a prep hike for Mt.
creatures and learn the history of the area. with Bob. Mod. 3 mi. Charleston. Very strenuous, 6-7 mi.
Easy, 1/2 mi. Sat. 8 & Fri. 28, “Red Rock Up Close” Wed. 12, “Lost Creek” - A short hike
Sat. 1, 8 & 29, “Blue Sky Yoga” - Tune (On-going from 9 a.m.- noon, Visitor Cen- on a hot day! Join Janis as we stroll through
up your mind, body and spirit with a certified ter) - Take a close look at the flora, fauna or Lost Creek. Easy-mod. 1 mi.
yoga instructor while enjoying the peace and geology of Red Rock and the surrounding Thurs. 13 & 27, “Canyon Clean-up”
serenity of Red Rock. Mojave Desert with Carleton and Carol in - Help clean up Red Rock Canyon and take
Sat. 1, “Fletcher to Kyle Canyon” this exhibit. No sign-up required. in the fresh air. Guaranteed to make you feel
- Start at Fletcher Canyon Trailhead with Sat. 8, “Best Hikes with Dogs - good about volunteering! Easy.
Peppe going to North Loop Trail, then to Fletcher Canyon” - Looking for a fun hike Fri. 14, “HLC-White Rock Loop” - Join the
Kyle Canyon Trailhead (will have some rock for you AND YOUR DOG? This is a great Red Rock Canyon Interpretive staff for a 6-mi loop
scrambling). Stren. 6 mi. hike through the woods with a nice creek. around White Rock; 4X4 vehicles for car pool-
Sat. 1, “Birding with the Ranger” Best for dogs with some trail experience. ing to the trailhead needed! Mod/Stren.
- Join Ranger Jim on an excursion into the Mod. 3.2 mi. with 1,000-ft elevation gain. Sat. 15, “Lee Canyon” - Climb to the

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