OUT THERE

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Griffith Peak: A five-hour, 10-mile, strenuous and difficult climb Tuesday from the South Trail (515-5367).

Red Rock Canyon, Deer Creek Loop: Tuesday, a four-mile hike with a 900-foot gain past an old sawmill at Robbers’ Roost (515-5367).

Red Rock Canyon, Future Naturalists: Bring the children, ages 2-5, for an easy exploration and introduction to the environment around Las Vegas on Tuesday. Limited space (515-5367).

Red Rock Canyon, Bridge Mountain: Friday, an epic hiking adventure. Five to seven moderate to strenuous miles round-trip, a 4 by 4 ride, with nontechnical climbing on the strenuous side. Need 4 by 4s and drivers to carpool to the summit (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 at the Santa Fe Casino, 4949 N. Rancho Drive, South Parking Garage, on the left of Level 3, for a moderate three-hour hike at Mount Charleston (642-2285).

Red Rock Canyon, Fletcher Canyon: An easy to moderate four-miles Saturday from Angelica Scarberidia to the slot canyon (515-5367).

Sierra Club: The Southern Nevada Group will have a moderately-paced five-mile hike with a 1,500-foot gain Saturday, starting from above Lee Canyon along Bristlecone Loop Trail. Dogs welcome. Bring water, leash, waste bags and snacks. Contact Wynne Benti at 280-2424 or at wbenti@spotteddogpress.com.

Red Rock Canyon, Willow Spring/Lost Creek: A two-plus mile hike Saturday that includes a waterfall area, permanent springs, American Indian artifacts and a change to see bighorn sheep (515-5367).

Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, New Moon: Meet at the tour gate Saturday at 7:45 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, Up Fletcher Canyon/Down Trail Canyon: A moderate to strenuous six-mile hike July 15 with some bouldering. Car shuttling is required (515-5367).

Sierra Club: The Southern Nevada Group will have an easy to moderate four-mile round-trip hike, July 15, on a mostly shaded trail in Fletcher Canyon. Dogs welcome. Bring water, least, waste bags and snacks. Contact Wynne Benti at 280-2424 or at wbenti@spotteddogpress.com.

Red Rock Canyon, Little Falls: A moderate two-mile hike, with a 728-foot ascent, July 15, where three falls are visible if water is running (515-5367).

Tahoe Trail Fest: Register to participate in four different guided hikes on July 28. Hikes of 16.7 miles, eight miles, six miles and five miles are available followed with a barbecue and live music. Contact Alexis Ollar at alexiso@tahoerimtrail.org or call (775) 298-0012.

BIKES

Green Valley Cyclists: Free 90-minute class Tuesday on safe biking in traffic. Space is limited. Contact svpuy@yahoo.com for location and directions.

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: topgolf@aol.com

Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club: A 6:15 a.m. moderate to fast 15-20 mile road ride scheduled 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 on 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. Also, an easy ride of 25 to 35 miles of flat land on July 15 at 7 a.m. Meet at Einstein Brothers Bagels, 8400 Cheyenne Ave. Contact 873-6256 or visit: www.vegasbikeclub.org and remember to bring enough water.

Green Valley Cyclists: Meet at 7 a.m. Saturday and July 15 in the Brooklyn Bagel parking lot, near the corner of Green Valley Parkway and Pebble Road in Henderson. For more information, visit www.greenvalleycyclists.org or call 501-9771.

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 hold noncompetitive events. Visit www.barta-nv.com; e-mail: bikes4four@cox.net; or call 837-6522.

Las Vegas Desert Riders Club of Nevada: A local chapter of the Honda Riders Club of America will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday at Carter Power Sports, 6725 S. Decatur Blvd. All types of motorcycles welcome. As ride destinations vary, call 795-2000 or e-mail: wong@nevp.com for information.

Valley of Fire: Register for a 56-mile bike ride, wakeboard and waterskiing weekend starting at 7 a.m. on July 28. Following the ride, proceed to Overton Marina for water sports. E-mail newyorkgirl777@aol.com or call: 218-6631.

OTHER PROGRAMS

Red Rock Canyon, Tort Talks: Learn about Nevada’s state reptile, the desert tortoise on Tuesday at this ongoing visitor center program between 9-10:30 a.m. No sign-up required (515-5367).

Astronomical Society of Nevada-Las Vegas: Offers a public star party Saturday at Cold Creek. Visit vegas.astronomynv.org.

Cathedral Gorge State Park: A stargazing program Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Campground. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a flashlight. Visit cathedralgorge_vc@lcturbonet.com or call (775) 728-4460.

Hunter Education Class: Nevada Department of Wildlife is accepting applications for the 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday class, and the 6-9:30 p.m. classes on July 16-17, all at the NDOW office, 4747 W. Vegas Drive. (486-5127, Ext. 3501).

Las Vegas Astronomical Society: Dark-sky observation at Teutonia Peak on Saturday. Pre-registration required. Visit: www.lvastronomy.com or call 561-7469.