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dio-visual program will be available along with sport or dust off an old frame. Helmets and
experienced adopters from the National Wild proper shoes are required. Limited space. Desert Trumpet
Horse Assoc. Sun. 13, “Grand Circle, Part 1” Sun. 20, “Grand Circle, Part 3” – Join
– Join Carleton and Carol for the make-up hike Carleton and Carol for the make-up hike of Editor
of the Grand Circle trail, part 1. We’ll hike from part 3 of the Grand Circle Trail. We’ll hike from Barbara Wolin
the Visitor Center to Lost Creek and carpool Sandstone Quarry to the Visitor Center and Contributing Writers
back. Elev. gain, 801 ft. Mod; 4.5 mi. carpool back. Mod; 2.8 mi. Louis C. Kleber
Sun. 13, “North Peak via Rocky Gap Mon. 21, “Monday at the Rock” – This H. Dan Wray
Summit” – Enjoy this 4-mile hike with George hike with Jen is a good start for the week. Barbara Wolin
for an awesome view overlooking Ice Box Canyon We’ll go to Cottonwood Valley starting off on
and Bridge Mountain. Moderate to strenuous. the Badger Pass trail, then go to Red Valley Publishers
Mon. 14, “Monday at the Rock” – This overlook. Mod;/Strenuous; 4-5 mi. Norm Kresge
week, Jen will be off to a good start with the Tues. 22, “North Peak” – Hike the wash Barbara Wolin
Moenkopi. It’ll be an easy hike before tax day. up to the trailhead with Chris, and take the road
So relax, come out for an easy hike and worry down. In between, is a steep scramble up a Administrative Assistant
about taxes later! 2.5 mi. sandstone ridge to a fantastic view. Elevation Phyllis Lisi
Tues. 15, “Beginning Drawing Class” gain, 2600 ft; Strenuous, 8 mi. Chief Costumer
- (Ages 12 and up) - You don’t have to be the Fri. 25, “White Rock Springs Peak” Norman Wolin
next Monet to create your own masterpiece. – Bike with Chris to the top of the lower peak in
So, come to Red Rock for a beginner art class the White Rock Hills is only 3 miles long, but the The Desert Trumpet is published month-
with Jen. We’ll head out to an overlook for sce- fun is planning your moves from rock to rock ly by and for FORRC members. Statements,
nic views of Red Rock where we’ll draw what on the way to the summit. Strenuous. opinions and points of view expressed by
we see. All supplies included. Limited space. Sat. 26, “Wildflower Discovery IV – writers are their own and do not necessarily
Tues. 15, “Terraces of Pine Creek” Spring Flowers” – This is the 4 in a combined reflect those of FORRC. Please submit all
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articles, photos and artwork NLT the15th of
– The name of the hike may sound like an hike and spring wildflower discovery series. each month by calling 515-5350. If you are
expensive housing development, but it’s really This drive and hike will focus on wildflowers interested in becoming part of the Desert
3.5 miles of boulder scrambling to the most occurring at or near springs and spring brooks Trumpet staff, contact Editor at 256-8043 or
beautiful hidden location in Red Rock. Join other than Pine Creek. Sites will be determined forrcnews@cox.net
Chris on this 6-mile strenuous hike. a week in advance of the hike. Easy. 3 mi. FORRC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3)
Thurs. 17, “Tort Talks” (Ongoing, Sat. 26, “Grand Circle” – Join Peppe organization dedicated solely to the welfare
Visitor Center, 10 a.m. – noon) - Learn some for a spectacular endurance hike to help you of the Red Rock Canyon National Conser-
interesting facts about Nevada’s state reptile, get ready for summer, to look and feel good. vation Area. FORRC provides volunteers
and funding for projects including envi-
the desert tortoise. No sign-up required. Strenuous, 11.5 mi. ronmental education, teacher workshops,
Fri. 18, “White Rock Loop” – Join Claire Sat. 26, “Fossil Ridge” – Join Pat on a natural resource protection, cultural resource
on this 6-mile loop and learn about the variety loop through Fossil Ridge. We’ll look for fossils monitoring, hike programs and other services.
Annual individual membership is $25.00.
of plant life and its importance to wildlife and hope to see wildlife and signs of spring. General meetings are held four times a
and the Native Americans who lived here Mod. 3-4 mi. year; Board meetings are held on the second
long ago. Mod. Sat. 26, “Astronomy Program” (On- Tuesday of each month at the Visitor Center
Fri. 18, “Corn Creek Spring Walk” going, 7:00 to 11 p.m.) – The Las Vegas unless otherwise posted. Messages may
be left at 255-8743. Visit our website at www.
– Corn Creek Spring feeds three ponds at this Astronomical Society will present a special friendsofredrockcanyon.org
headquarters of the Desert National Wildlife power point presentation and have member
Refuge. It is a major bird watching area and telescopes to view objects in our night sky.
is prime habitat for aquatic and land plants Bring your own telescope or binoculars, if you
and animals. Join Bob during the morning have them, chairs for comfort and snacks. Gate Sun. 27, “Exploring Calico Hills and
to observe all these creatures in a surprising will close at 8:30 p.m. No sign-up required. Boy Scout Overlook” – Start this scrambling
setting. Easy; ½ mi. Sat. 26, “Night Wings” (Ongoing, Visi- adventure with George at Sandstone Quarry,
Sat. 19, “Earthfaire” – Join the RRCIA tor Center, 1:00-3:00 p.m.) – Come listen to up to Red Cap, over to Calico Tanks, then to
staff for this annual, national event. See how Ranger Jim discuss the nocturnal primeval Boy Scout Overlook. On top, you’ll experience
you can make a difference in helping the earth world of owls. a spectacular view overlooking Red Rock.
stay healthy. Sun. 27, “Oak Creek” – Join Carleton Strenuous, 4 mi.
Sun. 20, “Mountain Bike Madness” and Carol on a hike up the Oak Creek trail Tues. 29, “New Approach to Calico
(Ages 10 and up) - No experience is neces- to the mouth of the canyon. We’ll go as far Basin” – Join Peppe on a new approach to a
sary for this introductory mountain bike ride into the canyon as we can get without rock new peak on the north side of Gateway Canyon
starting from the Late Night parking lot. The scrambling, and enjoy the flowers along the in Calico Basin. Strenuous, 5 mi.
6-miler will be a great way to start new to the way. Mod; 3 mi.

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