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Hills to a tinaja. We’ll discuss the history of the Thurs. 20, “Tort Talks” (Ongoing, Visi-
Sandstone Quarry at the beginning of the hike. tor Center; 10:00 a.m. - Noon.) - Learn some Desert Trumpet
Mod; 3 mi. interesting facts about Nevada’s state reptile, Editor
Mon. 10, “Monday at the Rock” - Head the desert tortoise! No signup required. Barbara Wolin
down the Pine Creek trail, then off to the north Fri. 21, “First Creek Overlook Peak” -
(right) side of Mescalito Peak with Jen. There This 5-mile hike with Chris will climb through a Contributing Writers
is scrambling involved but it is worth it to get to series of rocky drainages from Lovell Canyon to Louis C. Kleber
Fern Canyon! Mod;/Stren; 4- 5 mi. the top of the peak above First Creek Canyon. Barbara Wolin
Tues. 11, “Grey Peak” - Hike with Peppe 1200-ft gain. Stren. H. Dan Wray
from Sandstone Quarry to a “great” peak by way Sat. 22, “Birding with the Ranger” - Join Publishers
of Brownstone Canyon. Stren; 6 mi. Ranger Jim on a fascinating excursion into the Norm Kresge
Tues. 11, “Birds of Red Rock Canyon” world of bird watching. Easy, 1.5 mi. Barbara Wolin
- Ranger Jim will conduct a power point program Sat. 22, “Wildflower Discovery 1” - First Administrative Assistant
about the birds of Red Rock. If you want to help in a series of hikes and spring wildflower discov- Phyllis Lisi
with the next Christmas bird count, this is a must. ery with Bob. Complete this series in March and
April and you’ll have seen a significant number
Limited space. of RRC wildflowers (total 350), if we get winter Chief Costumer
Wed. 12, “Moenkopi Morning” - Join rain. Enjoy a great view along the trail on Badger Norman Wolin
Janis to begin your day with a scenic hike along Pass. Mod; 4.5 mi. The Desert Trumpet is published month-
the Moenkopi Trail. Easy, 2.25 mi. Sat. 22, “Majestic Landscapes” - Join ly by and for FORRC members. Statements,
Fri. 14, “Mountain Spring Peak” - Hike Athena in exploring Arnight Trail to Dale’s Trail opinions and points of view expressed by
to the top of the peak overlooking Black Velvet to the SMYC Trail through 7 miles of diverse writers are their own and do not necessarily
Canyon with Chris using a series of gravel roads landscape along the base of the Red Rock reflect those of FORRC. Please submit all
articles, photos and artwork NLT the 15th
and trails. 1100 ft. vertical gain; Stren; 7 mi. escarpment. Mod;/Stren. of each month by calling 515-5350. If you
Fri. 14, “Valley of Fire” - Hiking, exploring Sun. 23, “Easter Egg Hunt” - Join Car- are interested in becoming part of the Desert
and great rock art . . . Indian legends just seem to leton and Carol for their annual Easter hike Trumpet staff, contact Editor at 256-8043 or
come alive in the Valley of Fire. Mod; 3-4 mi. hunting for flowers instead of eggs along the forrcnews@cox.net
Sat. 15, “Keystone Thrust” - Explore Bluffs Trail at Lake Mead NRA. Mod; 4 mi. FORRC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3)
the Keystone Thrust with Pat and see up close the Sun. 23, “Brownstone Canyon” - Go organization dedicated solely to the welfare
natural beauty of Red Rock Canyon. Mod; 3-4 mi. from Sandstone Quarry with George through of the Red Rock Canyon National Conser-
Sat. 15, “The Other History of Red Rock” Gateway pass, down a wash, up another wash, vation Area. FORRC provides volunteers
and funding for projects including envi-
- Join Ranger Jim on a fascinating excursion then, past a couple of tanks before heading ronmental education, teacher workshops,
into Red Rock history. We’ll discover the early back. Stren; 6 mi. natural resource protection, cultural resource
pioneers’ use of the Conservation Area, then hike to Tues, 25, Nature Journaling for Every- monitoring, hike programs and other services.
Annual individual membership is $25.00.
some of the sites they left behind. Easy, 1.5 mi. one! (Ages 10+) - Ever wanted to try nature General meetings are held four times a
Sun. 16, “Exploring Calico Tanks and journaling but did not know where to begin? year; Board meetings are held on the second
Boy Scout Overlook” - Start this 4-mile Just bring yourself and a love for nature. After a Tuesday of each month at the Visitor Center
scrambling adventure at Sandstone Quarry short hike, we’ll work on our nature journals. No unless otherwise posted. Messages may
with George. Then, up to Red Cap; over to experience necessary and all supplies included. be left at 255-8743. Visit our website at www.
friendsofredrockcanyon.org
Calico Tanks; on to Boy Scout Overlook; finally, Easy. Limited space.
down to the 2 pullout on the Scenic Drive. Thurs. 27, “Canyon Clean Up” Help keep
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You’ll experience spectacular views on this Red Rock clean by participating in our Canyon the Valley. There is great bouldering and scram-
strenuous hike. Clean-up session! bling on this hike with George. This hike is not for
Sun. 16, “Lake View Trail” - Join Carleton Fri. 28, “Windy Peak” - According to the meek when on the ridge. Stren; 6 mi.
and Carol as they hike along part of the River Chris, this is one of the best viewing points on Sun. 30, “La Madre Spring” - Join Car-
Mountain Trail System on a trail that parallels the south end of the escarpment. 1100-ft. gain leton and Carol on a hike up an old road, past
Stren; 6 mi.
Lake Mead. We’ll look for wildflowers that, hope- Sat. 29, “SMYC” - Hike along with Pat a couple of old homestead foundations and fi-
fully, will be in bloom. Mod;4mi. to the SMYC trail and maybe even Lost Creek nally reaching a nice cool pool. 680-ft ascent;
Mod; 4 mi.
Mon. 17, “Monday at the Rock” - There where you will look for signs of water. Mod; 3-4 mi. Mon. 31, “Monday at the Rock” - This is
is golden sandstone at the end of this hike with Sat. 29, “Rattlesnake Myths” - When a classic must do hike at Red Rock with Jen.
Jen. The Keystone Thrust will allow you to see a it comes to these well adapted reptiles, you For our last March Monday, we’ll hike 6 miles
thrust fault line up close, various plants and great definitely cannot believe everything you hear. along the White Rock
views of Red Rock on this lucky day! Mod; 3 mi. Hike with Athena along the Calico Tank Trail. Loop trail. This hike offers
Tues. 18, “White Rock Peak” - Instead of Mod; 2 mi. exercise, great views and
going around White Rock, we’ll climb to the top Sun. 30, “Mescalito Peak” - From the plentiful plants. Mod.
with Peppe. Stren; 6 mi. top, you’ll get great views of Pine Creek and

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