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ll hikes are family oriented and Creek Canyon. Easy, 3 mi. Wed. 6, 13 & 27, “Tort Talks” - (On-
start at the Visitor Center unless Sat. 2, & 16, “Corn Creek Springs going 10 – 11 a.m., Visitor Center) – A
Aotherwise specified. To make a Hike” - Corn Creek is a spring fed oasis program about the well-adapted life history
reservation please call 702-515-5367, at the base of the Desert National Wildlife of Gopherus agassizii.
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hikes are lead by the Refuge. It is a major bird watching area and Thurs. 7, “Griffith Peak” – Climb
Bureau of Land Management Rangers/ is prime habitat for aquatic and land animals. above 11,000 ft. for potential viewing of four
Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Assn. We’ll walk around the ponds and visit the states. This is Chris Dempsey’s second in
naturalists/Friends of Red Rock Canyon area’s prehistoric sites. Easy. a series of hikes leading to Mt. Charleston.
volunteers. Sat. 2, “Happy Birthday America” Stren. 10 mi.
(Ongoing, 10.a.m. – 2 p.m.) – Celebrate Fri. 8, “Hike Leader’s Choice: Griffith
Hike Ratings: America’s 229 birthday with us at Red Rock Saddle” – Take a walk on the wild side!
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Easy - Less than 1 mi. in length with 0-300-ft Canyon. Event highlights: Make a patriotic Trek the backcountry Griffith Peak trail to
elevation gain. craft, see critters, make ice cream in a bag, the saddle and back. Awesome views and
Moderate - 1-4 mi. in length with less than learn fire prevention and awareness, dress cool mountain temperatures await us. Note:
1000-ft elevation gain. up like a wild land firefighter, and learn fire-
Strenuous - Over 6 mi. in length; over 1000- works safety. We’ll need assistance with off-road vehicles
ft elevation gain. Sat. 2, “Rainbow to Cathedral” – Be to help carpool. Mod. 5-6 mi.
Fri. 8; Sat. 16 & 30, “Evening Yoga”
prepared to have fun and enjoy nature with – Tune up your mind, body and spirit with
KIDS PROGRAMS Peppe. Mod.-Stren. 6 mi.+ a certified yoga instructor. Includes a short
f Wed. 8, “Especially for Kids—Be- Sun 3, “Summer Butterflies” - Explore hike to a secluded site for an evening session
come a Junior Ranger” (Ongoing, 9 the upland spring in Fletcher Canyon where under Red Rock’s big sky.
a.m.- noon) –While on your trip to Red Rock columbines and wild roses thrive attracting Sat. 9, “Exploring with Peppe—New
Canyon, make sure to stop at the Visitor mid-summer butterflies. Easy. Canyons” – Take part in this new perspec-
Center. Naturalist Chris will have a display Mon. 4, “Whiz Bang” – Start your 4 tive of hiking and explore wonderful nature
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set up especially for kids, where they can of July holiday celebration at Red Rock with with Peppe. Mod.-Stren. 6 mi.+
learn fascinating information and become an invigorating hike on our Moenkopi trail. Sat. 9, “Summer Safety” – Do heat,
an official Junior Ranger! We’ll enjoy the “natural fireworks” of colorful scary animals and summer thunderstorms
sandstone and geologic wonders on this 2-mi make you housebound through the summer?
FAMILY PROGRAMS adventure. Mod. You can learn to stay safe and enjoy the
Tuesdays all month: “Cactus Jack” Wed. 6, “Washed Out” – As we enter desert outdoors on this 2-hour early morning
Ryan (Ongoing, Visitor Center) will give monsoon season, it’s essential to learn the program. Easy 2 mi.
15-20 min. programs on a wide variety of importance of hiking safely. Join naturalist Sat. 9, “Fletcher Canyon” – Enjoy the
topics related to Red Rock Canyon. Chris as we explore Lost Creek and discuss high elevation wildflowers and views as we
Fri. 1, “Hike Leader’s Choice: Arnight/ the relevance of weather at Red Rock Can- hike into Fletcher Canyon. Mod. 4 mi.
Dale’s/SMYC” – Over hill and dale we will yon. Easy-Mod. 1 mi. Sun. 10, & Sat. 23, “Morning Yoga”
hike three great trails and turn them into one – Tune up your mind, body and spirit with
great trek. Mod-Stren. a certified yoga instructor. Enjoy a different
Sat. 2, “Homestead Hike” aspect of Red Rock Canyon and the desert’s
– Join us on a morning natural beauty.
hike to the Wilson Sun. 10, “Mack’s Peak”
homestead. Marvel – Mack’s Peak adventure
at the location of is not recommended for
this fairly sophisticated anyone who is scared of heights.
home which once stood There will be rock scrambling to the summit
in the heart of Pine with great views of McFarland Peak and the
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