Hearty souls willing to traverse steep, rocky slopes in the heat with a chance of finding a desert tortoise can join in a search for these keystone species. 

Bring: snacks, sun protection, hat, sturdy hiking shoes and stick, a flashlight or mirror, snake gaiters if you have them, and plenty of water.

Details emailed shortly before trip

Limit: 8

Difficulty:4 (steep, rocky terrain, in heat)

Leader: Laurie Nessel