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OCTOBER PROGRAMS

ll hikes are family oriented and start and hidden water pockets on this 1.5 - 2-mi books isn’t practical. Join Linda for tips
at the Visitor Center unless otherwise exploration. Some rock scrambling. Mod. from the interpretive staff on the best picks
Aspecified. To make a reservation Sun. 2, “The Mother Loop” – Join Car- for Red Rock’s trails. This hike is to First
please call 702-515-5367, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. leton for Part 1 of the Grand Circle Trail, from Creek. Mod. 3 mi.
Hikes are lead by the Bureau of Land the Visitor Center to Lost Creek. We’ll learn Sun. 9, “Turtlehead Jr.” – Join George
Management Rangers/Red Rock Canyon the principles of Leave No Trace and carpool for a 3-mi hike to the highest point in the
Interpretive Assn. naturalists/Friends of Red back. 800-ft elevation gain. Mod. 5 mi. Calico Hills. This is a short, but challenging,
Rock Canyon volunteers. Visit www.redrock- Mon. 3, “Potato Knoll Loop” – Join the hike with rock scrambling. Stren.
canyonlv.org for hike information. Arnight Trail with Potato Knoll and you get a Sun. 9, “Son of the Loop” – Sequel
nice 3-mi easy loop within Red Rock’s Oak to the Mother Loop. We’ll hike Part 2 of the
Hike Ratings: Creek Canyon area. Join this Monday hike Grand Circle Trail from Lost Creek to Sand-
Easy - Less than 1 mi. in length with and start the week off right. Easy-Mod. stone Quarry and carpool back. Mod. 5 mi.
0-300-ft elevation gain. Tues. 4, “Calico Bearing” – Try Peppe’s Mon. 10, “Calico Tanks” – Experience
Moderate - 1-4 mi. in length with less new approach from Calico 1 to Calico 2. some of the best hiking Red Rock Canyon
than 1000-ft elevation gain. Some rock scram-
Strenuous - Over 6 mi. in length; over bling. Stren. 4 mi.
1000-ft elevation gain. Tues. 4, “Deer
Creek” – See old
KIDS PROGRAMS cabins and other
j Wed. 5, Desert Babies: “Bats” structures on this 4-mi
– This program is for 3 and 4 year olds. hike toward the base
We will be doing stories, activities, crafts of Mummy Mountain.
and lots of fun. Space is limited, please call Return through picnic
early. Rsvp. area. Mod.
j Sat. 22, Tot Trot: “Spiders” – This Thurs. 6, “Tort
program is for 2-6 year olds. We will take a Talks” - (Ongo-
short trail hike and will have some hands-on ing 10 – 11 a.m.,
items for exploring the senses. This hike will Visitor Center) – A
be 1-2 mi at the toddlers’ pace. Children in program about the well-
backpacks are most welcome. Trails are not adapted life history of Fire damage in Pine Creek Canyon Courtesy Norm Kresge
stroller friendly. Gopherus agassizii.
Sat. 8, “Fossil
FAMILY PROGRAMS Ridge: Diversity & Fossils” – Enjoy the has to offer! Learn the importance of water
Tuesdays all month: “Cactus Jack” beautiful panoramas of Red Rock Canyon as caches to all desert animals, especially the
Ryan (Ongoing, Visitor Center) will give we look for fossils, lizards, etc. Mod. 3 mi. bighorn sheep. Mod. 3 mi.
15-20 min. programs on a wide variety of Sat. 8, “Exploring Calico Tank” – Join Tues. 11, “North Peak” – Join Peppe
topics related to Red Rock Canyon. Peppe for an exciting exploration on the for a hike from Willow Springs to North
Sat. 1, “Fire Walk 1: Calico Hills” south side of Calico Tank. Stren. 3+ mi. Peak. 9 mi. Stren.
– Learn about the history of fires in the Sat. 8, 15 & 22, “Evening Yoga” - Tune Thurs. 13, “Moenkopi Morning” – Start
Mojave Desert, observe the effects of the up your mind, body and spirit with a certified your day with an easy hike around the Moen-
loop fire, and understand the prospects for yoga instructor. You’ll be warming up, walk- kopi loop, where we will see great views of
ing, learning yoga breathing exercises and Red Rock. Easy-Mod. 2.25 mi.
rehabilitation of the area. Easy-Mod. 3 mi. basic postures. Fri. 14, “Bootleg Spring” – From
Sun. 2, “Natural Neighborhoods” Sun. 9, “Hiking with Field Guides” Lovell Canyon to the spectacular Spring
– Meet the neighbors in the colorful sand- – Identifying wildlife or plants on the trail Mountain Ranch overlook is a little
stone Calico Hills. We’ll watch for wildlife adds fun to a hike, but packing too many paradise. Stren. 6 mi.

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