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off the week with Mondays at the Rock with Tues. 14, “Dog Hike” (Ages 10+) – Bring Sat. 18, “Astronomy Program”
Jen. This nice little hike around SMYC loop your dogs out for a casual hike through Pine (Visitor Center; 6:30 -10:00 p.m.) – The
will be a great way to burn some calories. Creek with Jen. This is a good walk for Fido, Las Vegas Astronomical Society will present
We’ll hike along the base of the Escarpment even if he is new to hiking. Great scenery! a special PowerPoint Program and have
and into the Lost Creek area. Mod/4 mi. (Bring water for your animals.) Mod/3mi. member telescopes to view objects in our
Tues. 7, “Geology of Southern Nevada” Tues. 14, “Bats in our Belfry” (Visitor night sky; Gate will close at 8:00 p.m. No
(Visitor Center, 1:00-4:00 p.m.) – Ranger Jim Center, 1:00-4:00 p.m.) - Go batty with sign-up required.
will present a 30-minute PowerPoint program Ranger Jim and learn about the mammal Sun. 19, “Turtlehead Peak” – Join
twice an hour. No sign-up required. man has tried to emulate. This PowerPoint George on this strenuous hike to the summit
Tues. 7, “Bird Spring Range” –Climb program will be conducted twice an hour for a of Turtlehead Peak. Once there, you’ll be
the ridges of the Bird Spring Range and total of 6 programs. No sign-up is required. treated to a view sweeping across from the
Badger Pass with Chris. Excellent views of Tues. 14, “Mountain Spring Hike” – Red Rock Escarpment to the Las Valley. Elev.
Las Vegas and the surrounding areas. Elev. Hike with Chris to a limestone peak behind gain 2,000 ft; 4 mi.

gain 1200ft; Strenuous/7 mi. the escarpment and above Black Velvet Mon. 20, “Mondays at the Rock” – Join
Tues. 7, “La Madre Spring” – Join Canyon. Awesome views of the backcountry Jen and hike to the amazing thrust fault that
Peppe and explore the history of those who scenery. Elev. gain 1100 ft; Strenuous/7 mi. geologists from all over the world come to
lived in this beautiful area between the White Limited space. see. See the dramatic fault line and along
Rock Hills and the La Madre Mountains on Wed. 15, “Pine Creek Canyon” (Ages with cultural history remnants. Mod/4mi.
this 6-mile, strenuous hike. We’ll start from 16+) – Join Claire and learn about the Wilson Tues. 21, “Reptiles” (Visitor Center;
the White Rock parking lot and head up to the family who lived in this scenic canyon over 70 1:00-4:00 p.m.) – Join Ranger Jim for a
La Madre Spring, then up to the cabin. years ago. We’ll look for wildflowers and watch 25-minute PowerPoint talk and discussion on
Wed. 8, “La Madre Spring” (Ages for Bighorn Sheep and other wildlife along the the reptiles of Red Rock Canyon. Program
18+) – Join Susan on this gorgeous hike to ridges above. Mod/3mi. Limited space. will repeat 4 to 6 times during the afternoon.
La Madre Spring for an amazing view of Red Fri. 17, “White Rock Loop” (Ages 16+) – No sign-up required.
Rock Canyon. One of the best places to see Enjoy views of Red Rock with Claire; beautiful Tues. 21, “Hollow Rock Peak” – Hike
wildflowers. Mod/3.5 mi. scenery, varying terrain and interesting plant with Chris to the southernmost sandstone
Wed. 8, “Lost Creek” (Ages 5+) – Join life. Mod/6 mi. Limited space. peak on the escarpment with great views
Claire in the afternoon to explore some of the Fri. 17, “Blooming Hike” (Ages 15+) – of Cottonwood Valley and the southern part
artifacts left behind by the Native Americans Join Ranger Jim on this walk to see what is of Las Vegas. Very strenuous, with rock
who once lived in this canyon. If we’re lucky, blossoming in Oak Creek. Mod/4 mi. scrambling; 6 mi. Limited space.
we may see some Bighorn Sheep climbing on Sat. 18, “Arrow Canyon Road Trip” – Wed. 22, “Plants” – Join Ranger Gina
the hills overhead. Easy/ 1 mi. Limited space. Join Aaron and Athena as we explore one to learn about plants that are blooming at Red
Thurs. 9, & 23. “Canyon Clean-up” – of Southern Nevada’s most beautiful slot Rock Canyon in the Lost Creek and Willow
Join Janis and help keep Red Rock clean by canyons. Along the way, we’ll search for Springs area. Easy/1 mi. Limited space.
picking up trash. Enjoy the scenery and make wildlife, fossils and petroglyphs, and enjoy the Wed. 22, “Calico Tanks” (Ages 16+)
new friends. Easy. scenic view. Mod/4mi. Limited space. – Enjoy and afternoon with Claire on a trek
Fri. 10, “La Madre Spring” (Ages 16+) Sat. 18, “Wildflowers IV” (Ages 6+) – to Calico Tanks. At the top, we’ll take in an
– Join Claire and explore the history of those Join Bob for great views of Red Rock and incredible view of the Las Vegas Valley.
Learn why the tanks are so colorful and see
who lived in this beautiful area between the a look back into the history of some of the examples of Native American history along
White Rock Hills and the La Madre Mountains oldest rock formations. We’ll be looking for the way. Mod/2.5 mi. Limited space.
on this 5-mile, moderate hike. We’ll keep wildflowers, along with fossils that were being Fri. 24, “Calico Hills” (Ages 10+) –
our eyes open for signs of wildlife along the formed beneath shallow seas at the equator. Hike with Claire to and around the base of
mountain ridges as well, as we hike up to the Mod/3 mi. the Calico Hills to Calico Two, then take the
cabin. Limited space. Sat. 18, “Little Zion from Rainbow Moenkopi Trail back to the Visitor Center.
Sat. 11, “Wildflowers III” (Ages 10+) – Spring” – Little Zion sits on top of the We’ll get up close to the famous red rock and
Join Bob on a hike from Willow Spring back Escarpment at Red Rock Canyon. This hike enjoy the scenery, as well. Limited space.
towards White Rock Spring. The terrain is with George starts at Rainbow Spring and Mod/3 mi.
interesting and should be a great area to view leads to a place filled with majestic color Mon. 27, “Mondays at the Rock” (Ages
wildflowers. Mod/3 mi. sandstone and an overlook of Red Rock, 16+) – Hike with Jen into Oak Creek Canyon,
Mon. 13, “Mondays at the Rock” (Ages the Las Vegas Valley and Lake Mead. Mod- starting off on a well-used trail leading into
10+) – Join Jen and start your week with a Strenuous/6 mi. Limited space. the canyon and some rock scrambling.
hike up to The Muffins. Get a close look at Sat. 18, “Fossil Ridge” (Ages 12+) – We’ll look for a flowing stream and, possibly,
some interesting rock formations. Great Join Pat for a hike to Fossil Ridge and discover wildlife. Mod/4 mi.
views overlooking the bustling city off in the where fossils were left from the ocean bed.
distance. Mod/4 mi. Beautiful views of Red Rock. Mod/4mi. April Programs, continued on page 6

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