November 2025 Schedule
Sat., November 1: Join us on a spooky hike along Red Cliffs and Nightmare Gulch. Meet at the east end of the Red Cliffs parking lot near the Red Cliffs Trailhead at 9:00 am. The hike is about 3.5 miles to an enclosed canyon called Silent (Magic) City exhibiting fascinating columns and sandstone formations carved into the cliffs. Learn about the plants, animals and basic geology of this wilder portion of the park. This hike is considered moderate to strenuous. All hikers must be able to hike through rough terrain for at least a 7-mile round-trip. In addition, all hikers must carry plenty of water. There is no drinking water available in the canyons. We recommend sturdy hiking shoes, a hat, and a light jacket. A lunch or snacks, hiking pole and bandana are also recommended.
Sat., November 8: Ranger led nature walk from the Ricardo visitor center. Learn about the geologic history of Red Rock Canyon, how the park was formed, and the plants and animals adapted to this desert environment. Meet at the Ricardo visitor center at 9:00am.
Sat., November 8: Join us for a flintknapping demonstration by Gary Pickett at 7:00pm at the Ricardo visitor center. This interactive demonstration explains the process of making stone tools known as flintknapping. Watch as flake after flake of stone is systematically removed to achieve the desired thickness and shape in creating a stone tool. For more information, please contact the Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Association at contact@redrockrrcia.org or 1-442-247-5158.
Sat., November 15: Docent led nature walk from the Ricardo visitor center. Learn about various plants and their flowers along with the small animals and how they adapted to the harsh desert environment. Meet at the Ricardo visitor center at 9:00am.
Sat., November 22: Docent led nature walk ttiled A Walk Through Time. You will gain information about weather changes, extinct and present wildlife, Native American uses of plants, and geological make up of Red Rock Canyon. Meet at the Desert View trailhead near campsite 50 at 9:00am.
Sat., November 22: China Lake Astronomical Society will conduct a "Star Party" for viewing planets, constellations, and other celestial objects in the night sky through some amazing telescopes. Meet at the visitor center parking lot at dusk.
Sat., November 29: Docent led nature walk from the Ricardo visitor center. Learn about various plants and their flowers along with the small animals and how they adapted to the harsh desert environment. Meet at the Ricardo visitor center at 9:00am.
Reminder: Programs are subject to cancellation without notice. For updates, visit our Facebook page or call the Red Rock Canyon State Park Visitor Center at (442) 247-5160.