Geology of Southern Nevada
	Field Geology of the Southwest (GLG 230AA)
	February 15th-February 18th

Pre Trip Meeting: All participants are required to attend the Pre-Trip Meeting at 7pm in MS115 on Tuesday, February 5th! See Class Syllabus for more details on grade and expectations for trip.

Basic Itinerary:

Friday, February 15th

• 7am: Meet at MCC, Leave MCC by 7:30 am
• 7:30-12:30pm: Drive to Lake Mead Area, Lunch upon arrival
• 1:30-4:30pm: Frenchman Mountain/Rainbow Gardens
• 5pm: Set up camp, dinner

Saturday, February 16th

• 7am: Wake-up call
• 8:30-11:30am: Lake Mead Geology Overview & Water Analyses
• 11:30am-12:30pm: Drive to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
• 12:30-1:30pm: Geology overview & Lunch
• 1:30-4:30pm: Hiking in Red Rock
• 4:30-5:30pm: Return to Camp
• 4:30pm: Arrive at camp, relax, shower, eat dinner

Sunday, February 17th

• 7am: Wake-up call
• 8:30-10:30: Anniversary Narrows
• 10:30-11:30: Drive to Valley of Fire State Park
• 11:30-12:30: Geology Overview & Lunch
• 12:30-3:30: Hiking in Valley of Fire
• 3:30-4:30: Return to Camp
• 4:30pm: Arrive at Camp, relax, shower, eat dinner

Monday, February 18th (Presidents Day)

• 7am: Wake-up call
• 8:30-12:30pm: Geology of the Colorado Extensional Corridor (Colorado River)
• 12:30-1:30: Eat Lunch
• 1:30-6:30: Drive Home

**Times & locations are subject to change**

What to bring:

• Clothes - bring many layers (be prepared for very hot and very cold)
• Hiking shoes (no one will be allowed on the trail without appropriate footwear)
• Raingear
• Water container (that will hold at least 2 liters)
• Day pack - for water, writing utensils, clothing
• Toiletries (there will be a flush toilet and running water, but no electrical outlets)
• Camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, pillow--let me know if there's something you may need to borrow here)
• Flashlight
• Snacks
• Sunscreen
• Hat (for sun & cold)
• Camera (optional)
• Gloves
• Money for extras