20.41 Las Vegas: Red Rock Canyon Preserve and a handful of highlights from Hike-about 20
Our last hike of Hike-about 20 took place in Las Vegas. Fortunately, this was not on the Strip but some thirty or so miles west. We are not fond of the city at all but the preserve is such a redeeming feature of the region that it's likely to make us return. We had intended to hike a peak in the preserve but were unable to find the trailhead, at first. When we discovered where it was, we could not reach it as the road passing through the preserve is one-way. So we ended up hiking what looked like the next best. It's another reason to return to this attractive park. Although it was an enjoyable experience, the expected climax to Hike-about 20 fizzled a little. Nevertheless, the nine weeks on the trails were arguably the best experience we have had. Of course, criticism that the last hiking session is always the 'best' may be fair. However, it did feel it surpassed all others. At the end of January, we resume Hike-about by heading for New Zealand via Hawaii. ...