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ll hikes are family oriented and start Fri. 3, “Birding with the Ranger” “Power Up with Peppe” – A three-
at the Visitor Center unless otherwise – Come with Ranger Jim on a fascinating session conditioning clinic to build confidence,
Aspecified. To make a reservation visit into the world of bird watching. We strength, stamina and spirit.
please call 702-515-5367, 8:30a.m. to 4:30 will brave the ornithological primeval world  Sat. 4, Session # 1 – Bring a positive
p.m. If unable to attend a program, your of nature and observe the real life of “you can do it attitude” and be prepared to
cancellation is appreciated. Parents must birds. Easy. have fun! Easy-Stren. 6 mi.
accompany children on all programs. Please Fri. 3, “Hike Leader’s Choice—  Sat. 18, Session # 2 – Build on week one
note: the Conservation Area is a Federal Fee Fletcher Canyon” – Join the Interpretive and Peppe’s conditioning rips. This week,
Area. All entry or recreation fees apply. Hikes staff for the first hike of the summer season acclimate to elevation on a 10-mi. hike to
are lead by the Bureau of Land Management to Mt. Charleston. We’ll hike into Fletcher Devil’s Thumb. Mod.
Rangers, Red Rock Canyon Interpretive  Sat. 25, Session # 3 – Graduate with a
Assn. naturalists, and Friends of Red Rock difficult, but fun, hike on the No Name Trail.
Canyon volunteers. Stren. 8 mi.
Hike Ratings: Sun. 5 & 12, “Yoga” - Tune up your
Easy - Less than 1 mi. in length with 0-300-ft mind, body and spirit with a certified Yoga
elevation gain. instructor. You’ll be warning up, walking,
Moderate - 1-4 mi. in length with less than learning Yoga breathing exercises and
1,000-ft elevation gain. basic postures.
Strenuous - Over 6 mi. in length; over 1,000- Sun. 5, “Big Falls” – Join us on
ft elevation gain. this 4-mi trip to a splendid waterfall at Mt.
Charleston. Mod.
KIDS PROGRAMS Mon. 6, “Natural Wonder” – This trail
f Wed. 8, “Especially for Kids— starts at Sandstone Quarry, winds up a wash
Become a Junior Ranger” (Ongoing, 9 and at the top, a tinaja (natural tank) may be
a.m.-1 p.m., Visitor Center) – Naturalist present. We will be discussing the vital role
Chris will have a display set up especially that water plays in our desert environment.
for kids, where they can learn fascinating Mod. 2.5 mi.
information and become an official Tues. 7 & 21, “Tort Talks” (Ongo-
Junior Ranger! ing 9 a.m. – noon, Visitor Center) – A
f Sat. 25, “Desert Dudes” (Ages program about the well-adapted life history
5 to 8) – We’ll be doing stories, activities, of Gopherus agassizii.
Thurs. 9, “Keystone Thrust, Plus”
crafts, having snacks and lots of fun. Space – See the famous thrust fault up close and in
is limited. Please call early. person while enjoying this roundabout trail off

White Spring Road. Easy-Mod. 3-4 mi.
FAMILY PROGRAMS Fri. 10, “Hike Leader’s Choice:
Tuesdays all month: ‘Cactus Jack’ Canyon which narrows into a slot canyon.
Ryan (Ongoing, Visitor Center) will give There should be cool weather, mountain Bristlecone Loop” – Join the Interpretive
staff for a cool Mt. Charleston trek. With
15-20 min. programs on a wide variety of wildflowers, and a beautiful time to be had. only 600 ft. of elevation gain, this trail offers
topics related to Red Rock Canyon. Mod. 4 mi. an easygoing mountain ecosystem delight.
Wed. 1, “Walk on Water” – Leave Sat. 4, “Pine Creek Anomaly” Aspen, fir and bristlecone offer a haven for
right from the Visitor Center and hike – Hike among the unusually low-elevation nutcrackers and chipmunks. Mod. 5 mi.
the Moenkopi to the Calico Hills. You will ponderosa pines and explore the area’s Sat. 11, “World Environment Day”
discover how quickly the landscape changes diverse wildflowers and wildlife. Visit an old – Help with trail repairs! Call Gina at 515-
and explore the variety of niches it provides homestead, where various historical figures 5350 for time and sign-up.
for desert critters! Easy-Mod. lived. Mod. 3 mi. Sat. 11, “Ice Box Canyon” – Hike to

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