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16 Friends oF red rock canyon

Article and photos by Norm Kresge

ow that the weather is cooler, you have highpoint. From there,
N the chance to hike one of the newest you descend a bit before
trails in Clark County that was dedicated on May going up again, although
4, 2019. The trail celebrates the Yellow Pine Min- this is an easier ascent.
ing Company and the mining done in the Good- From here, the trail turns
springs area at the beginning of the 20th Century. left and returns to the
parking lot. The trails are
Four of us hiked this trail in May. We did a well marked with great
loop starting from the parking area and going signage.
to the right. This trail follows the Yellow Pine
Mining Company railroad and leads to the top of There are several
Volunteers dedicated to the preservation of Red Rock Canyon
the ridge where you have some great trails you can hike here
views—Mount Potosi, the town of depending on how far
Goodsprings and the mountains to the you want to go and how
south of Goodsprings—the site of other strenuous you want to
mines in the area. On the way, there are make your hike. This "outer" loop measures 2.3
some interpretive panels and interest- miles on my GPS unit. There were several cacti
ing cairns (a pile of stones that marks blooming and it made the trail that much more
a memorial or landmark or that shows enjoyable.
the direction of a trail) with rocks and
items collected from the area. You'll also cross For a fun morning out, you can combine your
a bridge that's looks like a railroad car for the hike with a stop at Terrible Herbst’s huge Chevron
Yellow Pine Mining Company. This hike will be station in Jean. It is said to be the largest Chevron
great fun for kids. station in the world with 96 pumps. Inside, there's
50,000 square feet
In a short dis- of retail, food, sou-
tance, the trail will venirs and pretty
curve to the left much anything
and you start a you'd want. After
stretch that will test the hike, you can
your hiking ability. stop for a burger at
The elevation gain the historic Pioneer
is about 550 feet to Saloon in Good-
the top of the first springs.
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