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JANUARY PROGRAMS

o provide quality programs, we limit like to bundle up, hole up or just head south the new year with Jen on a hike beyond
the number of participants. Program for the winter? Learn which animals share Willow Springs. We’ll head up the sand-
Ttimes vary. Please call 702-515-5367 your preferences on this 2.5-mile journey stone for a strenuous initial elevation gain
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for times with Athena through three habitats to Ice of about 400 ft. There will be scrambling,
and reservations. If unable to attend a Box Canyon. Mod. great views, rock shelters and plenty of cac-
program, your cancellation is appreciated. Sat. 5 & 19, “Red Rock Up Close” tus! Mod./Stren. 2 mi.
Parents must accompany children on all (Ongoing, 9 - 11:30 a.m.) - Take a close Fri. 11, “Echo Canyon” – Some minor
programs. Please note: the Conservation look at the flora, fauna or geology of Red rock scrambling with Chris will take you up
Area is a Federal Fee Area. All entry or Rock and the surrounding Mojave Desert the canyon on Blue Diamond Hill, that is
recreation fees apply. with Carleton and Carol during this pre- also called Fossil Canyon, exiting near the
Visit www.redrockcanyonlv.org for sentation at the Visitor Center. No sign-up old gypsum mine. Return via Fossil Ridge.
updated hike information. required. Elev. gain, 700 ft; Mod./Stren; 5 mi.
Sat. 5, 12 & 26, “Blue Sky Yoga” - Sat. 12, “Pine Creek” – Hike to the
KIDS PROGRAMS Tune up your mind, body and spirit with Cheryl, old Wilson homestead with Athena. We’ll
bSat. 12, “Jr. Naturalists – Cold a certified yoga instructor, while enjoying the discover its history and follow the main trail
Weather Critters” (Ages 2-5) – All the crit- peace and serenity of Red Rock. beyond. Easy/Mod; 4 mi.
ters that don’t like cold weather are tucked Sun. 6, “Grand Circle – Part 1” – Join Sat. 12, “Wild Horse and Burro, Liv-
away! So, let’s take a look at what some an- Carleton and Carol for the Grand Circle Trail ing Legends of the West” (Ongoing,
imals do to stay warm all winter long! Kids divided into three parts. In part one, we’ll Visitor Center, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m). – Meet
will hear stories, do a craft and have lots of hike from the Visitor Center to Lost Creek a live legend, Elizabeth, the wild burro, and
fun. Limited space. Easy, less than 1 mi. her owner to learn
bSat. 19, “Jr. Hikers Club – Cold about where these
Weather Critters” (Ages 6-12) – Let’s denizens of the
take a look at what some animals do to stay desert came from
warm during the cold months of winter, heat and how you can
stories, participate in learning activities, help with te project
complete a craft to take home and have or adopt one your-
lots of fun! Limited space. Easy. Less self. No sign-up re-
than 1 mi. quired.
Sun. 13,
FAMILY PROGRAMS “Grand Circle,
Tues. 1, — Visitor Center closed Part 2” – Join Car-
for the holiday. leton and Carol
for part two of the
Fri. 4, “Grand Circle” – Start the year Grand Circle Trail.
off with Chris by burning a lot of calories on and carpool back. Elev. gain, 801 ft; Mod.
this 12-mile hike around Red Rock Can- Sun. 6 & 20, “Mountain Bike Mad- We’ll hike from Lost Creek to Sandstone
yon. Most of the hike is on higher ground ness” - No experience is necessary for Quarry and carpool back. Mod; 4.7 mi.
that offers striking views of the escarpment this introductory mountain bike ride with Mon. 14, “Monday at the Rock”- Go
and Calico Hills. Elev. gain, 900 ft. Stren. Jen and John starting from the Late Night on an adventure with Jen through the trails
Sat. 5, “Pine Creek” – We’ll hike up parking lot. The 6-miler will be a great around Blue Diamond up to an overlook,
the creek bed with Pat to the foundation way to start new to the sport or dust off where there might be possible burro sight-

where we’ll take a break, then loop back to an old frame. Ages 10+, limited space. ings. Mod; 3 mi.
the parking lot. Hopefully, we’ll see some Helmets are required, must provide your Tues. 15, “Nature Journaling” – This
wildlife. Mod; 3-4 mi. own bike. Beginner/intermediate. is the program for you if you ever wanted
Sat. 5, “Coping with Cold” – Do you Mon. 7, “Monday at the Rock”- Start to try keeping a journal. All supplies are
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