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6 Friends oF red rock canyon

he Firehouse Loop is a short trail— lenge. This is the
T just 2.8 miles, but most difficult part
it will give you a work- of the hike. The
out. Head out to Moen- trail rises another
kopi Road where the 150 feet as you get
Red Rock Campgrounds to the top of the
are located. Drive a ridge. The trail
quarter mile in and goes along the side of the ridge and you'll
there will be a park- see a strange sight—a barrel someone
Volunteers dedicated to the preservation of Red Rock Canyon
ing area on your right placed here for garbage or for something
with a sign that reads else. Who knows?
"Moenkopi Road Recreation Site." Park
here. The trail begins on the other side
of the fence through the animal control
zigzag.

At the start, there are two tracks. I
always stay on the left one, but they even-
tually merge. This part is almost flat with
just a gentle upward slope. Enjoy that now
because it will change. Note that there
will be a few old tracks from roads. Ignore At this highpoint, our group sometimes
them and stay on what is the obvious trail. splits with those who want a higher view
Ahead you will see the first place where heading to the right to the high point on
the trail heads up. the ridge. Take time to enjoy the views of
Red Rock and Las
Follow the trail as it rises Vegas. How fortu-
on the first ridge. Enjoy the nate we are to have
views of Red Rock the Red Rock Canyon
Canyon, especially the view National Conserva-
of Calico Basin. As you go tion Area so close to
on, you'll see the next chal- our city!

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