OUT THERE

HIKES

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Monday at the Rock: A moderate three to four-mile hike hunting for fossils around Fossil Ridge (515-5367).

Red Rock Canyon, Terrace Canyon: A very strenuous six-mile hike Friday through South Fork Pine Creek. This hike is suitable only for experienced hikers who should be prepared to go past the top of the escarpment (515-5367).

Red Rock Canyon, Corn Creek Spring: An easy one-half-mile morning walk Saturday to view prime habitat for aquatic and land plants and animals (515-5367).

Sierra Club: Join the Southern Nevada Group Saturday for a moderate exploration from one end to the other of the Calico Hills. Bring your lunch. Contact George McDonald at 808-3855.

Red Rock Canyon, Junior Hiker's Club: An easy and fun two-mile hike around Sandstone Quarry for ages 7-12, Saturday to learn about the plants, animals and life of Red Rock. Space is limited (515-5367).

Around the Bend Friends: This group of people, 50 years and over, interested in hiking and related social activities will meet at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the parking lot in front of Best Buy, at Charleston Boulevard and I-215 in Summerlin, for a moderate three-hour hike at Red Rock. Contact Judy at 642-2285.

Red Rock Canyon, Calico Hills: Saturday, a moderate to strenuous four-mile hike with lots of rock scrambling from the bottom to the top of the hills (515-5367).

Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, Winter night: Meet at the tour gate Saturday at 4 p.m. for a two-hour hike with some bouldering at Sandstone Canyon. Arrive 15 minutes early, as the park gates close when the hike starts. No dogs or children under 12 years old allowed. For details, call 875-4141.

Red Rock Canyon, Look for Signs of Fall: A moderate three-mile hike Saturday along Oak Creek looking for signs of wildlife and the colors of fall (515-5367).

The Las Vegas High Rollers and Strollers: Members of the American Volkssport Association will have an easy group walk at 7 a.m. Saturday, along city sidewalks and local parks. Meet at the Green Valley Horizon Chevron, 2200, W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson. Walk is suitable for baby strollers and wheelchairs. (242-4105).

Sierra Club: Join the Southern Nevada Group Friday through Nov. 18 for a moderate to strenuous backpacking weekend at Zion. Hike the East Rim Trail, about 10-miles, with a 2,200 foot gain, camp near Stave Springs, Saturday night and hike to Cable Mountain the next day. Contact Jack Sawyer at 228-3857 or lvsawyer@hotmail.com.

Red Rock Canyon, Fossil Ridge: An easy to moderate three-mile hike Nov. 18 to look at the oldest rock formations and the fossils that were formed (515-5367).

Sierra Club: Join the Southern Nevada Group Nov. 18 for an easy to moderate six to seven-mile hike, with a 1,000-foot gain along Cottonwood Valley Loop. Contact David Hardy at 875-4549 or at hardyhikers@juno.com.

Red Rock Canyon, Rocky Gap Wash: A moderate to strenuous three to four-mile scramble up to a steep, exposed overlook Nov. 18 (515-5367).

Las Vegas Highlanders: A Christian hiking club open to all denominations plan a strenuous five-mile, round-trip, hike with a 2,000-foot gain Nov. 18, to Bridge Mountain via Rocky Gap Road Summit. For meeting place contact onecoolhike@yahoo.com.

Red Rock Canyon, Bridge Mountain: Nov. 18, a very strenuous seven-mile round-trip adventure with rock scrambling (515-5367).

BIKES

Bagel Ride: Leave from Aspen Creek Cycling, 1550 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Wednesday at 7 a.m., for a 22-mile ride. For more information, visit www.greenvalleycyclists.org or e-mail: ronvolk@yahoo.com.

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 15-20 mile road ride on Wednesday. Meet at the NuVision Cyclery on West Lake Mead Boulevard, between Rampart Boulevard and Scholar Lane (Danny or Mike at 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 long 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). Nov. 18, meet at Einstein Brothers Bagels, 8400 Cheyenne Ave., at 7 a.m. for an easy ride of 25 to 35 miles of flat land (Eric at 873-6256). Bring plenty of water for all rides.

BARTA: A group of basin and range trail advocates meet Saturday at 9 a.m. to develop, protect and maintain trails, educate users on trail usage, sponsor a chapter of the National Mountain Bike Patrol and have noncompetitive events. Visit www.barta-nv.com; E-mail bikes4four@cox.net; or call 837-6522.

Red Rock Canyon, Mountain Bike Madness: No experience necessary for this six-mile beginner/intermediate ride Nov. 18 for ages 10 and above. Mountain bike and helmets are required. Meet at the North Cottonwood parking lot (515-5367).

OTHER PROGRAMS

Red Rock Audubon Society: Tuesday at 8 a.m. learn how to spot a variety of birds and how to attract them into your own garden at the Spring Preserve Gardens, 33701 W. Alta Drive. Call 258-3205 for additional information.

Sierra Club: The Southern Nevada Group offers a public program Wednesday at 6 p.m. to discuss issues the group is involved in, such as, pet conservation projects. Call Jane Feldman at 648-0699. Following at 7 p.m. will be a program titled "My Favorite Things About the Desert" by Brian Beffort, associate director of Friends of Nevada Wilderness, at the Nevada Power Company Building, 6226 W. Sahara Ave, Wengert meeting room at the east entrance. Contact Gary Beckman at 648-2983.

Get Outdoors Nevada: One hundred volunteers are needed for clean-up, Saturday, from 9-11:30 a.m., at the Conservation Transfer Area (at the end of Jones Boulevard in North Las Vegas.) Adult supervision or parental agreement required for those under age 18. Contact www,getoutdoorsnevada.org/events.htm or desertvolunteer@fws.gov.

Hunter Education Class: Nevada Department of Wildlife will accept applications Thursday for the Dec. 1 and Dec. 8 classes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the NDOW office, 4747 W. Vegas Drive (486-5127, Ext. 3501).

Archaeo-Nevada Society: Along with the Bureau of Land Management invite volunteers to help with Red Rock Conservation projects. Contact Gary Vetter at vettergl@aol.com or visit www.archaeonevada.org.