OUT THERE

HIKES

Lake Mead National Recreation Area: An easy, 11/2-mile moonlight stroll along an old railroad supply route will take place Saturday (293-8990).

Red Rock Canyon: On Monday, join an easy, 21/2-mile hike. A six-mile strenuous hike to Terraces of Pine Creek, including 31/2 miles of boulder scrambling, will take place Tuesday. Friday's events will include a moderate six-mile hike at White Rock Loop; and an easy, 1/2-mile spring walk at Corn Creek Spring. On April 20, a 2.8-mile moderate hike for the make-up hike of part three of the Grand CircleTrail (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 at Red Rock. They meet at the Best Buy parking lot at West Charleston Boulevard and the Las Vegas Beltway for an 8:30 a.m. departure (228-0773).

BIKES

Red Rock Canyon: No experience is necessary for this six-mile introductory mountain bike ride on April 20, starting from the late night parking lot. Helmets are required. Ages 10 and over (515-5367).

Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club: Tuesday at 6:15 a.m. Meet at Einstein's Bagels, 9031 W. Sahara Ave., for an easy-paced ride to Red Rock (e-mail dgcasey@cox.net or call 379-3737). A 6:15 a.m. moderate to fast 15- to 20-mile road ride on Wednesday. Meet at the NuVision Cyclery on West Lake Mead Boulevard, between Rampart Boulevard and Scholar Lane (228-1333). There will be a 30-plus-mile, moderate and hilly ride Wednesday and Thursday at 7 a.m., and a 30- to 50-plus -mile grade ride on Saturday at 7 a.m. Meet behind Starbucks on West Charleston Boulevard and Town Center Drive. Friday at 6:15 a.m., meet at Einstein's Bagels, 9031 W. Sahara Ave., for an easy-paced ride to Red Rock (e-mail dgcasey@cox.net or call 379-3737). Bring plenty of water for all rides.

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).

OTHER PROGRAMS

Red Rock Up Close: Take a close look at the flora, fauna or geology of Red Rock and the surrounding Mojave Desert during a presentation at the visitor center, ongoing from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Friday. No sign-up is required (515-5367).

The Sierra Club will sponsor a camping trip to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon Saturday-April 21 to the Indian Hollow campground. The group will arrive Saturday afternoon and explore the North Rim. Sunday's hike will go down to the Esplande and the Ghost Rock trailhead to Cranberry Canyon. For more information, e-mail at onecoolhike@yahoo.com.

Archaeo-Nevada Society, along with the Bureau of Land Management ,invites volunteers to help with Red Rock Conservation projects. Contact Gary Vetter at vettergl@aol.com or visit www.archaeoevada.org.