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and an interesting perspective on Red Rock Mon. 20, “White Rock Loop” – Join
and Las Vegas. Elev. gain 450 Ft.; Mod; 2.5 mi. George on this 6-mile hike that is a must for Desert Trumpet
Tues. 14, “Beginner Art Class” (Ages all level of hikers. It’s enjoyable and a great Editor
6+) – Ever wanted to try drawing at Red way to exercise with breathtaking views Barbara Wolin
Rock? Bring yourself and a love for nature around White Rock Mountain. Mod.
as you create a masterpiece worth showing Tues. 21, “Gateway Canyon” – Scram- Contributing Writers
off! A no-pressure, fun art class with Jen. No ble and explore the beautiful sandstone of Louis C. Kleber
experience necessary. All supplies included. Gate way Canyon in Calico Basin with Aaron. H. Dan Wray
Limited space. Mod. 3-4 mi. Limited space. Barbara Wolin
Tues. 14, “Windy Peak” – This hike with Tues., 21, “Night Wings” (Ongoing, Publishers
Chris at the south end of the escarpment of- Visitor Center; 1-4 p.m.) – Join Ranger Jim Norm Kresge
fers great views of Red Rock. Elev. gain 1100 for a discussion of the nocturnal, primeval Barbara Wolin
ft; stren; 6 mi. world of owls. Administrative Assistant
Thurs. 16, “Bats in Our Belfry” (On- Fri. 24, “Mountain Springs” – Hike to Phyllis Lisi
going, Visitor Center; 1-4 p.m.) – Go the peak overlooking Black Velvet Canyon Plenipotentiary
batty with Ranger Jim and learn about this and the southern part of the escarpment with Norman Wolin

mammal man has tried to emulate. No sign- Chris on this 7-mile loop. Elevation gain,
The Desert Trumpet is published month-
up required. 1100 ft.; Stren. ly by and for FORRC members. Statements,
Thurs. 16, “Book Club Discussion” – Fri. 24, “La Madre Spring and Be- opinions and points of view expressed by
Join Janis for another (Fall) book discussion, yond” – Explore the spring up to the cabin writers are their own and do not necessarily
on The Doctor Wore Petticoats by Chris Enss. with George, where your heart will sing in reflect those of FORRC. Please submit all
Fri 17, & 31, “Red Rock Up Close” (On- beat with every step. Mod; 6 mi. articles, photos and artwork NLT the15th of
each month by calling 515-5350. If you are
going, 9:30-11:30 a.m.) – Take a close look Sat. 25, “Make a Difference Day” – Join interested in becoming part of the Desert
at the flora, fauna or geology of Red Rock and your friends and neighbors while helping Red Trumpet staff, contact Editor at 256-8043 or
the surrounding Mojave Desert with Carleton Rock at the same time. Volunteer for various forrcnews@cox.net
and Carol during this presentation at the Visi- projects by signing up at www.getoutdoors- FORRC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3)
tor Center. No sign-up required. nevada.org. organization dedicated solely to the welfare
Fri. 17, “Ice Box Canyon” (Age 16+) Sun. 26, “Bridge Mountain” – Join of the Red Rock Canyon National Conser-
– Enjoy the beauty and variety of the des- George for a 6-mile round trip adventure you’ll vation Area. FORRC provides volunteers
ert with Claire on the way to an awesome never forget. He says it’s the best scrambling and funding for projects including envi-
ronmental education, teacher workshops,
canyon. See where there can be a potential hike in Red Rock. From Rock Gap trailhead natural resource protection, cultural resource
amount of water flowing at other times of the to the summit of Bridge Mountain, enjoy the monitoring, hike programs and other services.
year. Limited space. breathtaking views from the escarpment, hik- Annual individual membership is $25.00.
General meetings are held four times a
Sat. 18, “Fall Wildflowers” – Enjoy fall ing over the bridge, seeing the hidden forest year; Board meetings are held on the second
weather and the wildflowers of Wheeler Camp and the majestic view at the summit of Bridge Tuesday of each month at the Visitor Center
Spring, a nearby ridge and several washes mountain. Very strenuous. unless otherwise posted. Messages may
with Bob. This program follows a spring hike Sun. 26, “Historic Railroad Trail” be left at 255-8743. Visit our website at www.
friendsofredrockcanyon.org
in which we saw over 100 wildflowers. Perhaps (Lake Mead) – Join Carol and Carleton for
we’ll see burros and tortoises, too. Easy, 3 mi. a hike along the old railroad bed all the way
Sun. 19, “Red Cap” – One of George’s to the Hoover Dam parking lot. We’ll discuss to observe the real life of birds. Mod. 1 mi.
favorite hikes in the Calico Hills; it’s short, the history of the railroad and its role in the Limited space.
challenging and fun. We’ll hike up a wash, construction of the dam. Mod./Stren; 7 mi. Fri. 31, “North Peak” – In its third
scramble to the tanks to a peak overlooking Sun. 26, “Pine Creek” (Ages 6+) – En- year as a Halloween tradition, this out-and-
Calico Tank, on to Red Cap, then descend joy Pine Creek’s cool trickling waters and back hike with Chris to the sandstone peak
back to the wash. Stren; 3 mi. ponderosa pine forest as you hike with Bob to directly above Ice Box Canyon provides
Sun. 19, “Ash Springs”- Join Carleton an old homestead, a nearby creek pool and striking views all the way to Arizona. Elev.
and Carol for a hike along the back side of the beyond. Easy/Mod.; 4 mi. gain, 2600 ft; Stren; 8 mi. 
Calico hills to a beautiful spring-fed meadow Mon. 27, “Monday at the Rock” – Hike
with Ash trees, which might be turning to their 6 miles along the White Rock Loop trail with
fall colors. Mod. 2.7 mi. Jen on a classic must-do hike at Red Rock
Mon. 20, “Monday at the Rock” (Ages which offers exercise, great views and plenti-
10+) – From the Visitor Center, we’ll walk to Red ful plants. Mod; 6 mi.
Springs and scramble up onto a saddle over Wed. 29, “Birding with the Ranger”
Calico Hills with Jen, then back down again in the (Ages 15+) – Join Ranger Jim on a fascinat-
Calico Hills and back home. Mod./stren; 5-6 mi. ing excursion into the world of bird watching

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