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Tues. 13, Euro-cultural Impacts of Red vast desert landscape with Jen. Mod;4 mi. Mead, Las Vegas Valley, the Spring Mountains
Rock” (Ongoing, Visitor Center; from 1 Tues. 20, “Turtlehead” – Join Chris on and surrounding area from the top. We’ll
p.m.) - Ranger Jim will present a PowerPoint the traditional route to the top of the peak discuss the volcanic history of the mountain.
talk and discussion on the history of Red overshadowing the Calico Hills and Red Rock. Strenuous; 6 mi.
Rock Canyon. The trail to the saddle is steep and loose, so Sun. 25, “Muddy Mountain Wilderness-
Fri. 16, “Cave Canyon/Fossil Ridge” hiking sticks are recommended. 1900’ gain; Hidden Valley” – In this majestic valley of
(Ages 10+) - Join Claire for this 3.5 mile hike Strenuous, 5 mi. Limited space. Aztec Sandstone, you’ll discover ancient
through Cave Canyon and up to Fossil Ridge. Tues. 20, “Geology of Southern artifacts, a natural spring and much more with
We’ll look for fossils throughout the hike and Nevada” (Visitor Center; 1:00 -4:00 p.m.) George. Mod; 5 mi.
take in the incredible views from the ridge. - An ongoing PowerPoint talk and discussion on Mon. 26, “Monday at the Rock” (Ages
Moderate, with some bouldering. Limited space the geology of Red Rock. No sign-up required. 10+) - In the Fossil Ridge area, you will hike
Sat. 17, “Stories from the Stones” Fri. 23, “Winter Book Club” - Join Janis in to a naturally formed cave that has 9 different
(Visitor Center; Ongoing, 10 a.m. – noon) discussing the book Outlaw Tales of Nevada levels. Explore the caves in search of evidence
- Come hear a few of the many stories from by Charles L. Convie. Discount given at Red of our desert’s oceanic past and how this cave
Native American culture about why things are Rock Gift Store. came to be. Mod; 3-4 mi; Bring a headlamp
the way that they are. Fun for all ages, bring Sat. 24, “La Madre Spring and Beyond” or flashlight.
the kids to participate in simple crafts and (Ages10+) - A climb through different life Tues. 27, “Grand Circle” – Take the full
games from past times. No sign-up required. zones, a major spring, great scenery and fresh tour of Red Rock Canyon on this 12-mile hike
Sun. 18, “Grand Circle, Part 3” - Join air, and a sense that you are close to mountain that offers open views of the entire area. Allow
Carleton and Carol for part 3 of the Grand lion habitat. Mod; 6 mi. 5-6 hours, including rest stops. Strenuous.
Fri. 24, “Euro-cultural History of Red
Circle Trail. We’ll hike from Sandstone Rock” - Follow Ranger Jim into the past on a Limited space.
Tues. 27, “Predators of Southern
Nevada” (Visitor Center, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.) -
Ranger Jim will present an ongoing PowerPoint
talk and discussion about the wild things of
Southern Nevada. No sign-up required.
Fri. 30, “Calico Hills / Moenkopi Loop”
(Ages 10+) - Join Claire for this 3 mile hike
to, and around, the base of the Calico Hills to
Calico Two, then take the Moenkopi Trail back
to the Visitor Center. We’ll get up close to the
famous red rock of Red Rock as well as check
out the construction progress of the new Visitor
Center. Easy/Mod. Limited space.
Sat. 31, “Hidden Forest at Sandstone
Quarry” (Ages 12+) - Hike with Pat
in the Sandstone Quarry area in a loop
that goes to “Hidden Forest.” Some
scrambling is involved. Mod; 4 mi. Limited

Boot Tracks
Muddy Mts., North Bowl of Fire by Tom Pfaendler

Quarry to the Visitor Center and carpool guided tour of Red Rock’s past. This drive and op a cork and pour champagne
back., Mod; 2.8 mi. walk field trip will encompass the core area of on this issue of the Desert
Sun. 18, “Muddy Mountain Wilderness- Red Rock. 2-3 miles, easy. PTrumpet to welcome back
No. Bowl of Fire” – This 3.3 mile hike with Sun. 25, “Muddy Mountain Wilderness- “Boot Tracks,” a monthly look at trails
George is one of the best in North Bowl of Fire. Hidden Valley” – In this majestic valley of in and around Red Rock Canyon.
We’ll hike by the Ant Eater Rock, pass under Aztec Sandstone, you’ll discover ancient This month’s subject, the Arnight
Dark Vader Hamlet and lunch with an awesome artifacts, a natural spring and much more. Loop Trail is really comprised of the
view of the valley. Mod./Stren. Mod; 5 mi. Arnight Trail, the Knoll Trail and
Mon. 19, “Monday at the Rock” - Sun. 25, “Black Mountain” (Ages 10+)
Mustang Loop will have you rolling right along - Join Carleton and Carol for a hike to the top
the path by foot as you explore the cool and of Black Mountain. Wonderful views of Lake Boot Tracks, continued on p.7

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