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Mountain Spring Summit. We’ll reach the to Windy Peak. This time the route we’ll take Sun. 22, “Exploring Calico Hills” – Join
red sandstone mantle on the south end of goes up from Cottonwood Valley. We’ll enjoy George on this 4-mile scrambling adventure at
the escarpment and enjoy the amazing view. the scenery of Red Rock Canyon. This hike is Sandstone Quarry up to Red Cap and over to
Rock scrambling involved. Limited space. for a very experienced hiker. Limited space; Calico Tanks. At the top, you will experience
Strenuous, 6 mi. 2,000-ft elev. gain, 4 mi. a spectacular view overlooking Red Rock
Tues.10, “White Rock Loop” – Hike the Wed. 18, “Red Spring Hike”– Come with Canyon. We will explore the tanks and then
White Rock Loop with Peppe. We’ll hike 6 miles Ranger Gina and enjoy an easy ½-mile hike at hike to the pictographs. Strenuous.
along the Loop trail and enjoy the beautiful the Red Spring boardwalk. We’ll learn about Mon. 23, “Mondays at the Rock” – Join
view. This is a great hike for every level of the plants and sensitive species of this area. Jen for a casual walk through Red Rock along
hiker. Mod; 6 mi. Limited space; Easy, ½ mi. the Moenkopi trail in hopes of seeing early
Wed. 11, “Lost Creek and Beyond” – Fri. 20, “Blooming Hike” (Ages 15+) wildflowers in bloom, as well as panoramic
Join Janis for an easy to moderate hike through – Join Ranger Jim on this blooming walk to views of Red Rock Canyon. Easy/Mod; 5 mi.
Lost Creek and Willow Spring to discover some find what plant life is blossoming in Pine Creek. Tues. 24, “Reptiles” (Ongoing, Visitor
of Nevada’s wildflowers. Easy, 2-3 mi. Mod; 2.5 mi. Center, 1:00– 4:00 p.m.) - Join Ranger Jim for
Wed. 11, “Earth, Wind and Fire at First Sat. 21, “Stories from the Stones” a PowerPoint talk and discussion on the reptiles
Creek” (Ages 6+) – Join Ranger Kathy and (Ongoing, Visitor Center, 10 a.m. – noon) of Red Rock Canyon. No sign-up required.
see how partners are working with nature Tues. 24, “Terrace Canyon” – Hike with
to protect your National Conservation Area. Chris and venture up the south fork of Pine
This is a great area to see burros and bighorn Creek Canyon, past Mescalito and several
sheep. Limited space. Mod; 2.5 mi. canyon junctions, and end at one of the most
Fri. 13, “Birding with a Ranger” (Ages beautiful spots in Red Rock Canyon. Be
15+) – Join Ranger Jim on a fascinating prepared for 3 miles of intense rock scrambling,
excursion into the world of bird watching. and possible water on this 5-to-6-mile hike.
Come with us while we brave the ornithological Very strenuous. Limited space.
primeval world of nature and observe the real Wed. 25, “Pictograph and Petroglyph
life of birds. Limited space. Easy, 1 mi. Sites” – Come and enjoy this short ½-mile hike
Sun 15, “Rhyolite Ghost Town Road with Ranger Gina to the wonderful pictograph
Trip” – Join Aaron, local historians and a and petroglyph site in Willow Spring. Limited
BLM archaeologist for a tour of the famous space. Easy, ½ mi.
ghost town of Rhyolite. Along the way, we’ll Wed. 25, “Tort Talks” (Ongoing,
stop at Beatty Museum, and then climb the Visitor Center, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.) – Join
sand dunes near Amargosa on our way home. Janis for some interesting facts about
Limited space. Mod; 4 mi. Nevada’s state reptile, the Desert Tortoise.
Sun 15, “Wildflowers I, at Calico Basin” No sign-up required.
– Join Bob for the first series of wildflower hike Fri. 27, “Wildlife Walkabout” (Ages 15+)
programs where you can enjoy the scenery and – Join Ranger Jim on a fascinating excursion
discover the wildflowers of Red Rock Canyon. into the wild world of Red Rock Canyon. Come
We’ll hike from Red Spring looking at the – Come hear a few of the many stories from and see what is watching us as we enter their
beautiful geology and discovering wildflowers. Native American culture about why things world. Mod; 2 mi.
Limited space. Mod; 4 mi. are the way that they are. It’s fun for all ages. Fri. 27, “Arnight-Knoll Loop” (Ages
Mon. 16, “Mondays at the Rock” – This Bring the kids out with you to participate in 10+) – Join Claire in searching for signs of
is a classic must-do hike at Red Rock. We’ll simple crafts and games from past times. No spring along the Arnight Knoll Loop. We’ll look
hike 6 miles along the White Rock Loop trail sign-up required. for wildflowers, as well as wildlife, along this
for exercise, great views and plentiful plants. Sat. 21, “Astronomy Program” (6:30- scenic path. Mod; 3.5 mi.
Mod; 6 mi. 10:30 p.m.) – The Las Vegas Astronomical Sat. 28, “Bridge Mountain” – Join
Tues. 17, “Bats in our Belfry” (Visitor Society will present a special PowerPoint George for this 6-mile round trip, exciting hike.
Center; 25 min. program twice an hour; 1-4 presentation at the Visitor Center. Afterwards, You will enjoy the breathtaking views from
p.m.) – Go batty with Ranger Jim and learn their members will have telescopes to view the escarpment. We’ll hike over the natural
about the mammal man has tried to emulate. objects in our night sky. Gate will close at bridge and see the hidden forest, and most of
Tues. 17, “Gateway Peak” (Ages 18+) all, the majestic view at the summit of Bridge
– Hike with Peppe from the north side of 6:30 p.m. No sign-up required. Mountain. Limited space. Strenuous; 6 mi.
Gateway Peak and travel to the west side and Sat. 21, “Dale’s Trail” (Ages 12+)
end up at the Calico Trail. We may see a spring – Come with Pat on a beautiful hike from the
and some wildlife. Strenuous, 5 mi. Pine Creek parking lot over to Ice Box Canyon.
Tues. 17, “Windy Peak from the Front” This is a gorgeous hike along the escarpment.
(18+) - Join Chris for a very strenuous hike Carpooling is required. March Programs, cont’d on p.7
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