Out There

HIKES

Red Rock Canyon: On Monday, there is a moderate 5-mile hike to La Madre Springs. A strenuous eight-mile hike to North Peak will take place Tuesday. Wednesday's events will include a moderate three-mile hike along the escarpment to the mouth of First Creek Canyon; also a strenuous five-mike hike to the top of Turtlehead Peak, overshadowing the Calico Hills and Red Rock. On Friday, there is a moderate three-mile hike at Keystone Thrust to a land formation. An easy 1/2-mile walk at Corn Creek Spring will take place Saturday (515-5367).

Around the Bend Friends: This group of people over 50, interested in hiking and related social activities, plans a three- to four-hour moderate hike each Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m. To learn more about the group and the meeting place for the hike, contact 228-0773, or the club's Web site: www. aroundthebendfriends.com

BIKES

Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club: Wednesday, midweek road ride, 9 a.m. (through March), 8 a.m. (April-May). Meet behind Starbucks, 10250 W. Charleston Blvd. Ride assembly point in the parking lot behind Town and Country Bank. Ride of 30 to 40-plus miles, depending on the route option chosen. Saturday, weekly show and go, 9 a.m. (through March), 8 a.m. (April-May). Meet behind Starbucks, 10250 W. Charleston Blvd. and Town Center. Ride assembly point in the parking lot behind Town and Country Bank. Ride of 30 to 50-lus miles depending on the route option chosen. Sunday, flatlanders special, 9 a.m. (through March), 8 a.m. (April-May). Meet behind Einstein Brothers Bagels, 8400 W. Cheyenne Ave. Ride assembly point in the parking lot behind Einstein's. This Sunday recovery ride has 25 miles of flat land terrain. There is also an extended ride option of 47-plus miles for those wanting something a bit longer. Tandems and recumbents are welcome. For information, call 873-6256.E-mail contacts: NAVIGATRnv@aol.com, lvrodeoman1@aol.com, blandaitem@cox.net.

The Desert Riders Club of Nevada: The Las Vegas Desert Riders Club of Nevada, a local chapter of the Honda Rider's Club of America, meets at 9 a.m. the second Saturday of the month at Carter Power Sports, 6725 S. Decatur Blvd. All motorcycles are welcome (795-2000).

Red Rock Canyon: No experience is necessary for this six-mile introductory mountain bike ride April 5, starting from the late night parking lot. Helmets are required. Ages 10 and over (515-5367).

OTHER PROGRAMS

Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center: "Predators of Southern Nevada," a program about the wild things of Southern Nevada, will take place Tuesday, once an hour from 1 to 4 p.m. On Friday, there is a program about lizards in the Mojave Desert for children 2-6 years old. Saturday's events will include "Simply Spiders," an nteractive program for children 5-12 to learn facts and engage in a craft (515-5367).

Archaeo-Nevada Society along with the Bureau of Land Management invites volunteers to help with Red Rock Conservation projects. Visit www.archaeonevada.org.