January 2019 Hike List

                                      

The schedule includes hikes in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and the Spring Mountains. Meeting locations for hikes in any other areas will be specified in the hike description. You can locate detailed information on all locations at the AtBF blog and in a file at the Yahoo group website. Also, the exposure information is now located on the blog. Blogsite: www.aroundthebendfriends.com

IMPORTANT NOTE - Hike coordinators may not always be at either the early or primary assembly points. Participants will need to monitor the time and set up carpooling to the next meeting location or pickup point when that occurs. Although most of these situations are noted in the hike descriptions, others may occur that are not so noted. Times indicated for each hike are departure times and are strictly observed.

Please pay attention to the difficulty ratings for each hike offered and do not attempt hikes that are beyond your abilities. Participants can find additional descriptions about hikes on the blog by clicking on the Updated Hike Descriptions link and/or using the Search Box found at the top right of the blog. Members should also contact the coordinator if they have any concerns or questions about the hike. As two of our prime considerations on any hike are safety and enjoyment, it is important that each participant have the capability of completing any advertised hike at the pace published by the coordinator.

It is the responsibility of new members to prove their hiking ability, therefore, hikers new to our club must begin with one of the easy or easy to moderate hikes offered on the monthly schedule. After they have gained sufficient experience, have been able to assess their abilities relative to the group, and have had a chance to interact with our coordinators, they will be free to start moving up to more difficult hikes. New hikers who are guests of existing members may initially participate in other than easy or easy moderate hikes but must be accompanied by the existing member who will take responsibility for their safety if the situation demands.

Hike coordinators will have the right to reject any hiker, whether new to the club or an existing member, if they believe that such person’s participation would infringe on the ability of the group to conduct the hike as advertised or if overall safety becomes an issue.

Questions regarding general information should be directed to Lettie Gutierrez at chico04@msn.com. Specific questions regarding hikes should be directed to the listed coordinator. Refer to the club roster for contact information.

Difficulty Levels

Easy- Hikes of 3-4 miles or less with not more than 500 feet of gain, generally with only gradual elevation gains on even surface trails.

Easy to Moderate- Hikes ranging up to 5 miles and 500 to 700 feet of elevation gain with the potential for some minor trail irregularities.

Moderate- Hikes that have a maximum distance of 7 miles with 800 to 1000 feet of elevation gain.

Moderately Strenuous- Distances of up to 12 miles and/or 1400 to 2400 feet of elevation gain involving less than 25 % of off-trail hiking such as boulder scrambling or bushwhacking.

Strenuous- Longer distances with elevation gain of 2500 to 3000 feet or shorter distances that encompass significant off-trail sections not requiring additional safety equipment.

Tuesday, January 1^st, Top of the World/VoF park service:  moderate, 3 miles, 800 FT, gross gain, Class 2, 9:30AM.  This is the traditional January 1st, VoF park-organized hike open to club members.  It will be led by Chuck Stinnett.  Departure from parking lot #2 at 09:30.  The hike heads across the desert to sandy washes and a steep solid rock wall that can be walked up.  After walking up more slick rock, we turn a corner north and walk in soft sand before the final rock ascent to the arch at the top of the world, where we take the break.  The descent is via a narrow steep rocky canyon before zig-zagging across the desert back to the cars.  Presented by Brian Dodd.   

Tuesday, January 1^ST, Ash Canyon:  4 miles, moderate, 8:30AM.  This 4 mile hike will begin near Red Spring and will travel through red rock formations. Meet the coordinator at Red Spring parking lot at 8:30 AM, leave Red Rock Casino about 15 minutes earlier. Coordinator – David Hardy

Wednesday, January 2nd, Kraft Mountain Loop:  moderately strenuous, 3.5 miles, 600 FT gain, Class 2 - 3 scrambling, 8AM.  Depart Red Rock Casino at 8 am or meet at 8:15 AM in the large dirt parking lot at the end of Sandstone Dr. in Calico Basin.  The route will take us up 5 Stop Hill followed by a descent into Gateway Canyon.  We will encounter fun Class 3 scrambles in canyon boulder sections.  The loop trail continues to the east side of Kraft Mountain and back to the cars.  Coordinator - Don Sanborn    

Thursday, January 3^rd, Cheyenne Mountain:  4 miles, 1k vertical, Class 2, moderately strenuous, 8AM. Dwarfed by the more formidable Summerlin Peak to the west, Cheyenne Mountain nonetheless commands a modicum of respect. Ascend the steep, 900’ limestone slab to the summit before continuing the northward traverse along the ridgeline. Serrated limestone terrain throughout, making ski poles an asset and leather gloves a necessity. Depart from Gilmore Cliff Shadows Park at the western terminus of Alexander Road, 8:00 AM. Coordinator - Michael O’Connor

Friday, January 4^th, Lost Creek Waterfall:  moderate, 4.5 miles, 800 FT elevation gain, 7:30AM. Starting from the Ice Box Canyon parking lot, most of this out-and-back hike follows relatively easy trails. There is some minor scrambling and elevation gain plus scrambling to get to the lower waterfall. Afterwards we will continue another ¼ mile on trails and up the wash to a section of petroglyphs. The group will meet at Red Rock Casino for a 7:30 AM departure. Coordinator- Tony Fountain

Friday, January 4^th, River Mountain Blacktop Trail/Shuttle:  moderately strenuous, 10 miles, elevation gain of 200-300 FT, 8:30 AM.  This all blacktop trail will start at Alan Bible Center on Lakeshore Road just west of U.S. 93 past Boulder City.  We will organize vehicles and shuttle back to Railroad Pass Casino where the hike will begin.  To meet the coordinator at the Alan Bible Center by 8:30 AM west side participants should depart Red Rock Casino by 7:30 A.M. with South side hikers leaving the Fiesta Henderson Casino at 8:00 A.M.  Coordinator - Linda O’Leary

Saturday, January 5^th, Firehouse Hill: easy, 3 miles, elevation gain of 400FT, 8:30AM. 
We will meet at Red Rock Casino at 8:30.  We will then travel to where the fire station and campground are located on the opposite side of the road before you get to Red Rock.  This will be a leisurely stroll through that area.  Coordinators: Tammie and Jim, Ron and Sandi 

Saturday, January 5^th, Rainbow Canyon Loop:  moderate-moderately strenuous, 6.5 miles, ~800' gain, 8AM.  This is a very colorful hike that will begin and end at Northshore Road Mile Marker 15. The route loops through Rainbow Canyon, a tributary of Lovell Canyon Wash then makes a short climb over a saddle for views of colorful Rainbow Ridge. Meet at CVS @ Lake Mead & Hollywood for an 8:00 AM departure. Or, meet at the Rampart Casino at 7:20 AM. Or, meet at Mile Marker 4 at 8:15 AM. Coordinator - Kay Blackwell

Sunday, January 6^th, Gateway Canyon Overlook:  moderate, 5 miles, 600’ elevation gain, 8AM.  We will meet at 8 AM at the beginning of the Calico Basin Road. From there we drive a short distance to a parking area where we begin the hike. It starts on a trail and then we will leave it to cross a wash and continue up a ridge to an overview high above Gateway Canyon. There will be some minor scrambling. Coordinator - David Hardy

Monday, January 7^th, Signature Rock O&B:  moderately strenuous, 9 miles, 500 FT in evaluation loss, 8AM. A traditional club trek to the landmark site that offers great views of the Pinto Valley area of Lake Mead NRA and exploring for petroglyphs. Our trailhead will be at mile marker (MM) 18.2 along the North Shore Road.  Meet the coordinator at the CVS Pharmacy/Albertsons parking lot, Lake Mead Blvd and North Hollywood for an 8:00 AM departure. Or, MM 4 by 8:15AM.  Coordinator- David Gray

Tuesday, January 8^th, Windy Peak East Route:  strenuous, 4 miles, 2300 FT elevation gain, Class 2 mainly with a few Class 3 spots; Meet at Red Rock Casino 7:30AM.  This is a classic Red Rock adventure with plenty of scrambling, some bushwhacking, and almost completely off trail.  We will need HC 4WD vehicles to get to the trailhead.  Coordinators: Jerry and Cheryl Thomas.

Tuesday, January 8^th, St George Overnight Trip:  moderate.  Drive to St George on Tuesday the 8th and hike Yant Flat that afternoon. This route is in a colorful slickrock area that we have not hiked as a club before.  On Wednesday we’ll hike the Vortex before heading home. Both hikes are rated moderate. Yant Flat should be 5-6 miles and the Vortex, which is also in a new area, is 3-4 miles.  Contact david.brenda.morrow@gmail.com for details.  Phone 702-703-9486-

Thursday, January 10^th, White Rock Hills Peak:  strenuous, 3.5 miles, 2100 FT elevation gain, Class 2 scrambling with some Class 3 spots; Meet at Red Rock Casino 8am.  We will climb up the south side if the temperature is cool.  Otherwise, we will climb up the north gully.  Depending on conditions we will take one or the other routes down.  Expect steep Class 2 scrambling, some bushwhacking and a few Class 3 spots.  Coordinators: Jerry and Cheryl Thomas

Thursday, January 10^th, Desert Hills:  moderate, 6 miles, 700FT elevation, 8:30AM.  This hike begins about 3 miles east of the gas station on 160 and 159 and we will be exploring trails going through canyons and along ridges. It is a moderate hike of about 6 miles, 700 ft. elevation. Meet the coordinator at the gas station on 160 and 159 at 8:30 AM. I believe we can park in the dirt parking in back or the market.  If coming from Red Rock Casino, you will leave there at 8 AM.  Coordinator – David Hardy

Friday, January 11^th, Juniper Canyon: exploratory, moderately strenuous, 5.2 miles, Class II-III scrambling/bouldering, 1,355 feet in elevation gain, 8AM. This is a fun trek up through one of the most pretty, interesting canyons that form the Wilson Escarpment. Our approach will involve a good effort in bouldering up through a couple of areas.  But our reward in making the slab will be the great view one will have regardless of the direction you look. Our trailhead will be Pine Creek Canyon pull-off/parking lot at the Scenic Loop Drive. Meet the coordinator at Red Rock Casino by 8 AM.  Coordinator- David Gray

Friday, January 11^th- McCullough Trail O&B:  moderate, 8 miles, elevation gain of 800 FT, 8:30AM.   Trailhead directions:  Take U.S. 95 South to College Drive. Take a right off the freeway and the first stop sign will be Mission Blvd.  Follow that all the way to the top of the hill where the parking and trailhead begin.  West side participants should leave Red Rock Casino at 7:30 A.M.  There will be no designated stop at Fiesta Henderson Casino.  We’ll all meet at 8:30AM at the trailhead.  Coordinator- Linda O’Leary

Saturday, January 12^th, Paradise Peak/Horse Spring Corral:  moderate to moderately strenuous, 5-6 miles, 1000' gain, 7:30AM.  This is a new hike for the club in Gold Butte. Using waypoints and sight, we will climb up to Paradise Ridge that is rumored to have incredible views of the Grand Wash and the colorful Mud Hills. Let's find out if we can also see Lake Mead, Virgin Peak and Whitney Pockets! After the ridge climb, we’ll cross New Gold Butte Road and hike down to Horse Springs Corral for a look-see. Meet at the Aliante Casino for a 7:30 AM departure. Or, meet at the Red Rock Casino at 6:50 AM. Or, meet at the kiosk parking of Gold Butte Road and Hwy 170 at 8:30 AM. We will leave from there no earlier than 8:30 AM. Coordinator - Kay Blackwell

Saturday January 12th, Finding the Guardian Angel via Calico 1 and 2:  easy moderate, 4 miles, elevation gain of 800FT, 8:30AM.  There is an angel carved in stone.  We will attempt to find it.  We will drop into Calico 1 and 2 from Red Springs picnic area and follow the canyon.  We then ascend toward the red rock and find the angel.  This will require some mild scrambling.  Leave from the Red Rock Canyon parking lot at 8:30am.

Sunday, January 13^th, Fortress Butte Loop Area:  moderately strenuous, 6.5 miles, elevation gain of 1,563 FT, a bit of Class III, 8AM.  An interesting route that offers great views of the Black Rock Canyon area just across the Arizona border.  Our initial route trail will take us into Hot Springs Canyon Wash at the base of the square-topped massive landmark known as Fortress Butte.   (Don’t worry, we’re not climbing this.)  From the wash trail, we’ll first access Petroglyph Canyon to explore the numerous prehistoric carvings.  Then it’s on to the fun Narrows and finally the utility road that will take us back to the cars.  This gravel route is littered with artifacts from construction of the dam or US 93.  Depart the Henderson Fiesta by 8AM.  Trailhead- White Rock Canyon Trail parking lot off of Hwy 93 at Mile Marker 4, Arizona.  Coordinator- David Gray

Sunday, January 13th, Back Hills Lawn Mower Route:  moderate, 6 miles, 600 FT total elevation gain, 8 AM.  The hike begins at the gravel parking area on the right side of Hwy 160 about 2 miles west beyond the gas station on 159 and 160. The route will follow the Landmine Trail and then the Rubber Ducky trail. We will check the ducky tree for rubber ducks. A little beyond that, we connect with the Old Spanish Trail for a short distance and then connect with the Lawn Mower Trail. We will follow this until we connect with the trail leading back to the parking lot. This is to be a moderate paced hike. No fast pace! We leave from the gas station on 159 & 160 at 8AM, it is Sunday, plenty of parking. Coordinator- David Hardy

Monday, January 14^th, Hamblin Mountain:  moderately strenuous, 7 miles, 1400' elevation, 8:00 AM.  The trailhead is at MM 18 on Northshore Road in Lake Mead NRA. This gem offers fantastic views of Lake Mead. The route follows a series of washes to a small ridge, crosses the ridge and follows another drainage to the base of the peak. The top section of the peak is jagged with exposure. This part of the climb is optional. Depart the CVS/Albertsons parking lot on Hollywood and Lake Mead Blvd. at 8:00AM. West side hikers should depart the Rampart Casino at 7:20 AM.  Coordinator – Lettie Gutierrez

Tuesday, January 15^TH, Summerlin Peak:  5 miles, 2k vertical, tough, steep Class 2, strenuous. It’s an annual wintertime rite of passage. We’ll keep it simple and do the standard route, out-and-back, up-and-down. Brace for a challenging ascent followed by a taxing down climb featuring jagged limestone throughout. Depart from Buckskin Cliff Shadows Park on Cliff Shadows Parkway near Cheyenne and the 215, 8:00 AM. Look for the white fence. Coordinator - Michael O’Connor

Wednesday, January 16^th, Railroad Pass Mountain Loop:  moderate, 6 miles, 800' elevation, 8:00 AM.  The River Mountain trail begins behind the Railroad Pass Casino. Our hike takes us in and out, up and over the Railroad Pass Mountains.  The trail has sections that traverse lava boulders and footing is uneven. We hike by the Cascata golf course driving range where bighorn have been known to congregate. Our break is at the high point and then we take the trail down. Depart the Red Rock at 7:20AM and then the Henderson Fiesta at 8:00AM. Coordinator – Lettie Gutierrez

Thursday, January 17^th, Goldstrike Canyon:  strenuous, 6 miles, 1000' gain, 7:30AM.  This legendary hike has increased by a mile due to construction of a new trailhead location. There are 5 ropes to contend with before reaching the Colorado River shore. Then ... 5 ropes coming back! Expect wet and slippery conditions even though there is a rumor that it is drier than normal. The trailhead is located near the Hoover Dam Lodge. Meet at the Fiesta Henderson for a 7:30 AM departure. (Or, meet at the Red Rock Casino at 6:50 AM.) Coordinator- John Blackwell

Thursday, January 17^th, White Rock Hills Loop:  moderate, 6 miles, 1,000 ft elevation, 8:00AM.  All trail.  Be at the Red Rock Loop Road gate by 7:40 AM to meet the coordinator at the Lost Creek parking area about 8 AM before getting to the Willow Springs picnic area.  If you’re coming from the Red Rock Casino, you will need to leave there around 7:25AM. This hike will be done at a moderate pace. Coordinator – David Hardy

 Friday, January 18^th, Siena Ridge:  moderate, 5 miles, 800 FT elevation gain, 8AM. We will start from the Mesa Park parking lot and proceed at an easy to moderate pace adjusting to the needs of the group. The hike will head north up a dirt road along a water control drainage, past a retention basin, then climb a short but steep hill to the Siena Ridge overlooking Summerlin South. Working our way along the ridge heading south, we reach a point overlooking Bishop Gorman HS. The group will then drop down a bit to a trail heading back north and returning along the original dirt road. Departure is from the Mesa Park parking lot off of South Mesa Park Drive. From the west side, take the 215 South to the Town Center Exit. Turn right on Town Center Drive. Take the second right onto South Town Center Drive.to the park. From the east side take the 215 West to Russell Road. Go west on Russell Road and turn right onto South Mesa Park Drive. The group will depart from the Mesa Park parking lot at 8:00 AM. Coordinator- Tony Fountain

Saturday, January 19^th, Fortification Hill:  4 miles, 1400’ vertical, moderately strenuous, 7:20AM. Gaze down at Hoover Dam and the Mike O’Callaghan/Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge from this lofty perch high above Lake Mead. Fairly steep ascent with one short, tricky section. High clearance vehicles needed. Departure times: Red Rock Casino at 7:20 AM, Henderson Fiesta at 8:00, AZ MM#2 at 8:30. Coordinator - Michael O’Connor

Saturday, January 19th, Investigate Red Springs Escarpment:  easy, 4 miles, 400 FT elevation gain, 8:30AM.  Meet at Red Rock Casino at 8:30 AM. We will travel to the Red Springs picnic area and investigate the sites in the area.  Coordinators- Ron and Sandi Hindmarch

Sunday, January 20^th, Cleopatra Wash:  moderately strenuous, just about 7 miles, class III scrambling, elevation loss of 900-1541 feet, 8AM.  A traditional trek in the Lake Mead NRA that takes you down through the eroded remnants of the Cleopatra-Hamblin (Mountain) paleovolcano that was formed some 11 to 15 million years ago.  The same forces that created the mountains and ranges we see today split this volcano apart by some 12 miles.  Great views of colorful landscapes due to the deposits of sediments and volcanic activity await you.  Our trailhead requires high clearance vehicles to navigate Boathouse Cove Road at Mile Marker (MM) 30 along the North Shore Road.  Meet the coordinator behind the CVS /Albertsons parking lot at Hollywood and Lake Mead Blvd by 8AM.   MM 4 by 8:15 AM.  Coordinator- David Gray- 

Sunday, January 20^th, Cottonwood Pass Loop:  moderate, 6 miles, 1000' elevation, 8 AM.  The trek will start from the gravel parking area south of Highway 160 which is also used for Badger Pass.  It will follow a combination of dirt roads and trails toward Mount Potosi and loop past Cottonwood Pass on the Goodsprings Road before heading back to the vehicles on the Deadhorse Trail in Red Valley.  We will meet the coordinator and leave from the gas station on Highways 159 and 160 at 8:00 AM, (Sunday, plenty of parking) and drive to the gravel lot for the start of our hike.  Coordinator- David Hardy.

Monday, January 21^st, Cheyenne Mountain Base Loop:  moderate, 4.5 miles, 700” gain, 8AM.  This will be an undulating trail loop route (sometimes rocky) around the base of Cheyenne Mountain out of Buckskin Cliff Shadows Park.  Meet at the trailhead at 3355 Cliff Shadows Park not far west of the CC- 215 on Cheyenne. It is on the southwest side of the road for an 8:00 AM start of the hike.  Look for the white fence and park by the restrooms. Coordinator- Kay Blackwell

Tuesday, January 22^nd, VoF Sandstone High Point Loop:  strenuous, 4.6 miles, 1500 FT gross gain, Class 3, 7:30AM.  From the Visitor’s Center up to the VoF highest sandstone peak and back down to the South. Notes: We will depart the NE corner of the Sun City Summerlin Pinnacle Community Center parking lot at 07:30 AM. The Pinnacle address is 2215 Thomas Ryan Blvd and is an easy off and on to the 215. Those meeting at the Lucky Club, organize yourselves and leave at 7:50 AM.  We’ll all reassemble at the Valley of Fire visitor’s center at 8:50-9:00 AM.  VoF hikes miles are harder than regular trail miles…multiply by 1.5 to get the ‘feels like’ distance! VoF has.  VoF has a per vehicle entrance fee ($10) unless you have a State Parks permit. A National Parks permit cannot be used.  Coordinator- Brian Dodd

Wednesday, January 23^rd, Sloan Canyon Balloon:  moderate, 5 miles, 400' elevation, 8:00 AM.  The trail starts at the Sloan Canyon Visitor Center at 2998 Nawghaw Poa Road in Henderson. It runs south into the North McCullough Wilderness Area. Most of the hike is easy walking in Sloan Wash, but there are several scramble-ups at pour-overs just below Petroglyph Canyon, one of which is minimal 3rd-class. According to Jim Boone, Petroglyph Canyon is a special place. For the ancient people who created the artwork, this probably was a spiritual site as there are no signs of habitation in Sloan area.  West side participants need to depart the Red Rock Casino at 7:20 AM. Others meet at the Visitor Center.  Coordinator - Lettie Gutierrez 

Friday, January 25^th, Sandstone Quarry/ Keystone Thrust Loop:  moderately strenuous, 7 miles, elevation gain- 1489 FT, Class III, 8AM.  It’s an interesting area where scientists have come from around the world to view the forces of plate tectonics where older limestone has moved over younger sandstone rock.  The loop portion involves descending through the colorful Keystone Canyon and its continuation wash south of the scenic drive. Meet the coordinator at Red Rock Casino by 8AM.  Our trailhead will be the Sandstone Quarry parking lot off of the Scenic Loop.  Coordinator- David Gray

Friday, January 25^th  thru  Sunday, January 27^th  , Death Valley Camping Excursion:  easy to moderate routes, distance will vary, RSVP, 7AM.  We will leave Blue Diamond at 7 AM or we can meet up at the Texas Spring Campground about 9 and then claim campsites. They are $18 per night. We will decide on what hikes to do and that will be the same for the next 2 days. There is hiking right from the campground. The hikes will vary from easy to moderate and length will vary.  I will make up a trip sheet to send out to each person going with a list of who is going to help with the carpooling if desired.  Everyone is on their own for food. There is water at the campground along with flush toilets but no showers.  RSVP- Coordinator- David Hardy   

Saturday, January 26^th- White Owl Canyon (Long Version): moderately strenuous, 8 miles, 1000’ elevation, 8:00AM.  We begin at the old unusable Lake Mead Marina. Our trail leads out along the shoreline where the lake has since dried up and up to a flat overlook. Then we make our way over to White Owl Canyon. After the canyon there is a 1.5 to 2 mile hike up a wash that takes us up to our break spot. At this saddle near the base of Bighorn Butte, the route turns right into another wash that takes you back to the trailhead. A scramble through Hippie Canyon where more owls roost finishes the hike. Depart the Henderson Fiesta at 8:00AM, Red Rock participants should depart at 7:20AM. Coordinator – Lettie Gutierrez

Saturday, January 26^th- Cowboy Horse Trail:  easy to moderate, 3 miles, 450’ gain, 8:30AM.  This will be a slow hike up the hill next to the horse corral then around through a little gravel and sand to a nice canyon beneath the Muffins. Meet at the Cowboy Trails Trailhead on SR 159 for an 8:30 AM start of the hike. Coordinator - Kay Blackwell

Sunday, January 27^th, Grand Arch/North Bowl of Fire/Lake Mead:  moderately strenuous, 7 miles, elevation gain of 550 FT estimated, Class III scrambling, 8AM.  This is the scenic wash route that take us up to the west side of the North Bowl of Fire, then turns to the backside to a spectacular 15 foot arch and other striking formations created by time and erosion.  We’ll take our break here.  Meet the coordinator by 8 AM at the rear parking area of CVS located at Hollywood/Lake Mead Blvd.  North Shore Drive locations:  Mile Marker 4 by 8:15AM- Trailhead- Mile Marker 18.2 by 8:50AM-   Coordinator- David Gray

Monday, January 28^th, Echo/SARS/Muffins:  moderately strenuous, moderate pace, 7 miles, 1400' gain, 8AM.  We begin by scrambling up Echo Canyon then connect with the SARS Trail that will take us all the way over to the Muffins Trail. Next, we circle down to the Muffins and return to the cars. No more than a moderate pace. Meet at the Cowboy Trails Trailhead for an 8:00 AM start of the hike. Coordinator - Kay Blackwell

Tuesday, January 29^th, Kraft MT Traverse:  5 miles, 1500’ vertical, Class 3 scramble, strenuous, 8AM. Ascend the demanding east face of Kraft, traverse the ridgeline and descend the west flank. Very steep ascent. Depart the Red Spring Boardwalk at 8:00 AM.  Coordinator - Michael O'Connor

Wednesday- January 30^th, Black Mountain Overlook OB:  moderate, 6 miles, 1200' elevation, 8:00 AM. We begin this hike at the River Mountain Trailhead on U.S. 93 just before St. Jude’s Children’s Ranch. The trail uses switchbacks to gain the saddle where views are spectacular. The trail continues along the ridge up to the overlook. After our break, we then return to the cars. A bonus would be to see bighorn roaming the hills. Depart the Fiesta Henderson at 8:00 AM. Coordinator - Lettie Gutierrez 

Thursday, January 31^st, Jean’s Peak/Redstone Loop:  moderately strenuous, 6.5 miles, 1500' gain, 8AM.  Starting from mile marker 25 on Northshore Road, we scramble up through the approach canyon and on to Jean's Peak. Back at the saddle, we go down the other side and scramble down the slippery slope. (Wear scootable pants.) Our route continues down and around to Redstone where we find a few petroglyphs and return on an old 2-track.  Our pace will be no more than moderate. Meet at CVS @ Lake Mead & Hollywood for an 8:00 AM departure. Or, meet at mile marker 4 at 8:15 AM. Coordinator - Kay Blackwell