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Mon. 13, Calico Tank Trek: Enjoy a Wed. 22, “Pine Creek ‘n’ Pumpkin
leisurely hike to Calico Tanks with Jen and Pie” - Join Janis on this scenic hike through Desert Trumpet
get a look at this large, natural pool at Red Pine Creek and get a sense of the changing
Rock Canyon. Mod., 2.5 mi season where we’ll enjoy a special snack! Editor
Wed. 15, Calico Loop: Start out at the Mod., 3 mi Barbara Wolin
Moenkopi Trail Head with Athena and follow Wed. 22, “Las Vegas Overlook” - Hike Contributing Writers
the “Calico Loop” back to the Visitor Center. the ridges on Blue Diamond Hill with Chris to Louis C. Kleber
Easy, 2-3 mi. an overlook viewing all of Las Vegas toward Jack Ryan
Thurs. 16, “Gateway” - The Gateway lies Lake Mead. Mod/Stren.,6.5 mi H. Dan Wray
somewhere between Sandstone Quarry and -------Thurs. 23, Visitor Center closed------ Barbara Wolin
the Calico Basin. You will see candy striped Sat. 25, “Beyond Brownstone Can-
and polka dotted sandstone, a seeping spring yon” - Join Peppe on an exploratory loop into Publishers
and, if we are lucky, big horn sheep. Discover the Brownstone Canyon. Be on the lookout Norm Kresge
or re-discover this awesome trail with Athena. for big horn sheep. Mod/Stren., 6 mi Barbara Wolin
A rock scramble or two. Mod/Stren., 6 mi. Tues. 28, “Red Mountain” - Loop across Administrative Assistant
Fri. 17, “Three in One” - Hike with the peak with Chris climbing through Bootleg Phyllis Lisi
Athena along the escarpment from Oak Creek Canyon and returning via the traditional route., Gaffer
to Pine Creek on the Arnight, then from Pine Mod/Stren., 6 mi Norman Wolin
Creek to Ice Box on Dale’s Trail and from Ice Wed. 29, “Walk on Water” - Learn why
Box to Lost Creek on SMYC Trail, then carpool Red Rock harbors so any beautiful springs The Desert Trumpet is published month-
back. Mod., 7 mi. and “tinajas” that support all the wildlife in the ly by and for FORRC members. Statements,
Sat. 18, “White Rock-Sandstone Loop” area. Easy/Mod., 2.5 mi opinions and points of view expressed by
writers are their own and do not necessarily
- Hike through the high desert at the north end reflect those of FORRC. Please submit all
of Red Rock Canyon with Chris where you will articles, photos and artwork NLT the15th of
view the escarpment, La Madre Mountains, each month by calling 515-5350. If you are
interested in becoming part of the Desert
Turtlehead and Calico Hills. Mod.,7 mi To all volunteers: Trumpet staff, contact Editor at 256-8043 or
Sat. 18, “3 Springs Drive and Walk” Happy Fall to all Friends members forrcnews@cox.net
- Visit 3 of Red Rock’s 31 permanent springs, and volunteers. I am happy to announce
FORRC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3)
look for all types of bird life and animals, in- that I have been assigned to the position organization dedicated solely to the welfare
cluding mule deer, and view Red Rock history of Volunteer Coordinator for Red Rock of the Red Rock Canyon National Conser-
and rock art. Easy, 1.5 mi Canyon and Sloan Canyon National vation Area. FORRC provides volunteers
Sat. 18 & Sun. 26, “Fossil Ridge” - Take Conservation Areas. and funding for projects including envi-
ronmental education, teacher workshops,
an alternate route up a wash to this popular I would like to start by introduction natural resource protection, cultural resource
destination with Pat Oleson. There will be myself. My name is Kate Sorom, born and monitoring, hike programs and other services.
raised here
some rock scrambling. At the top, you’ll see in Las Vegas Annual individual membership is $25.00.
evidence of ancient sea life. Mod. 3-4 mi. and graduated General meetings are held four times a
year; Board meetings are held on the second
Sat. 18, “White Rock Peak” - You are in f r o m t h e Tuesday of each month at the Visitor Center
for an adventure to remember when you hike University of unless otherwise posted. Messages may
with Peppe to the top of White Rock, a strenu- Nevada, Reno be left at 255-8743. Visit our website at www.
friendsofredrockcanyon.org
ous, rock scrambling trail. Stren., 5 mi with a degree
Sun. 19, “Anniversary Mine at Lake i n N a t u r a l
Mead” - Join Carleton and Carol for this hike and Resource and many new volunteers on projects
to remnants of the mining operations and Science. I to come. If you have any questions,
have two young daughters who claim comments, suggestions, or kudos please
learn the history of those who owned them. Red Rock as their own. feel free to contact me at ksorom@blm.
Mod., 6 mi I have worked at Red Rock for over gov or 515-5350.
Sun. 19, “Explore Mescalito Falls” 11 ½ years starting out with the Red
- George will boulder and scramble on this Rock Canyon Interpretive Association as Happy Harvest!
6-mile adventure through South Fork of a naturalist, joining the Bureau of Land
Pine Creek to Mescalito Canyon, then up Management two years later. I have Sincerely,
to the Falls. Stren. looked at the Volunteer Program from Kate Sorom
the “outside-in” for many years and now BLM Park Ranger/
Tues. 21, “Lost Creek & Beyond” - Fall I find myself on the inside looking out. VolunteerCoordinator
color at its best! Join Janis on this brisk hike Please be patient as I start taking on
through Lost Creek and Willow Spring area. the duties of the Volunteer Coordinator. DESK HELP NEEDED!
Easy/Mod. 2.5 mi I look forward to working with you
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