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Hiking Series

Enjoy the great outdoors by taking a hike with the City of Henderson. Hikes vary in length and are a great way to get in shape while exploring the amazing trails in your community. Put on your favorite pair of athletic shoes, grab your water bottle, and hit the trails this fall! Please remember to dress for the weather. Youth (under 18 years) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration is required for these activities.

Trash Collector's Family Hike

Enjoy spending time together as a family along the St. Rose Parkway Trail. Trash bags will be provided to pick up litter along the trail.

What to wear/bring:

  • Closed-toe shoes, hat, sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Pack water and snacks

Location: Cactus Wren Park

AGE

DAY

TIME

DATE

COST
All Saturday  8am-9am 6/15 FREE

 

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Mary Jane Falls Hike

Finish off Great Outdoors month with a hike on to Mary Jane Falls. We are headed to Mt Charleston to escape the high temperatures. Mary Jane Falls is a 3.2-mile loop and 984ft elevation gaining hike located in the Kyle Canyon area. On this hike you will take in the scenery of the ponderosa pines, aspens, and two waterfalls. Price includes round-trip transportation. Depart at 9am from DRC, arrive at Mary Jane Falls trailhead at 10am. We will hike and then have time to explore the area. We recommend packing a lunch, water, tennis shoes, hat, and sunscreen. Depart lake Mary Jane Falls trailhead at noon, Arrive at DRC at 1pm.

What to wear/bring:

  • Wear closed-toe shoes, a hat, and sunglasses
  • Pack sunscreen, 2 liters of water, and a lunch

Location: Roundtrip transportation is provided from Downtown Recreation Center. 

AGE

DAY

TIME

DATE

COST
 10+ Saturday 10am-Noon 6/29 FREE

 

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Meteor Shower Night Hike

Experience the McCullough Hills Trail in the dark. We will meet at Anthem Hills Trailhead and take a walk on Anthem East trail to McCullough hills trail. We will spend some time on the top of the mountain looking out for meteor showers. Registration includes water and a midnight snack. Wear closed toed shoes and bring water. We will have flashlights available.

 

What to wear/bring:

  • Wear closed-toe shoe
  • Water 

Location: Anthem Hills Park


AGE

DAY

TIME

DATE

COST
 All Saturday 10pm-12:30am 8/10 $2

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Henderson Happenings

To sign up for additional programs and events, visit HendersonHappenings.com.

More Program & Class Resources:

  • Adaptive Recreation
  • Be Kind
  • Become a Contracted Instructor
  • Class Listings
  • Financial Assistance 
  • Healthy Henderson
  • Membership
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Pools
  • Sports
  • Youth Programs

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Event dates and times subject to change or cancellation without notice. Management reserves all rights.

 

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