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VegasHikers is the premier hiking group in the Desert Southwest! We take more hikes to more places and have the friendliest, most welcoming organizers of any group around. We feature hikes for all skill levels, road trips, camping, and social gatherings. We have events at a huge variety of times, places, and days. We even hike at night! With dozens of organizers and an average of more than an event a day, you're sure to find activities to suit your fancy.
KNOW YOUR LIMITS.
Our organizers are not tour guides, we're not rangers. Going out with us is the same as going out with a few friends. Expect the same risks, take the same precautions. As organizers, we will do our best to give accurate descriptions of the hikes we post. If you're a beginning hiker, a hike's elevation and distance may not mean much to you. Likewise, difficulty ratings are subjective, and a hike that is "easy" to one person may be "moderate" to another. Err on the side of caution. You're much better off going on a hike that's too easy for you than a hike that's too hard or too dangerous for you. As you go on more hikes with us, you'll become more familiar with our ratings and our descriptions, and you'll learn more about your own limits. Ultimately, it's up to you to keep yourself safe out there. You're an adult. Hike within your abilities.
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There are no membership dues to be a part of this group. It does take money to pay for this site, fill up first aid kits, and keep organizers prepared, so we gladly take donations any time they're offered.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Our group can be defined by five terms, which help guide every decision we make. They are as follows:
- All are welcome
- We hike together
- We come prepared
- We're all adults
- We appreciate the outdoors
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Lake Mead Series: Black Mountain and Park Peak
Black Mountain Trailhead, Shadow Canyon Dr. & Lewiston PL, Henderson, NV, USWhen you RSVP, 1 answer is required:
Q1. What is your cell number?
Questions, text Jim at 702-515-9824.
Please read the entire hike description. New participants will be required to sign a Waiver similar to the Disclaimer below.
📌 This urban hike starts in a residential area of Anthem and quickly enters the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area. We will hike to the top of Black Mtn, descend part-way, take a side trail to Park Peak, and then descend to the trailhead.
The trailhead parking lot is very small but it's legal to park on both shoulders of Shadow Canyon Dr.
This hike is cross-posted with 52 Peak Club Explorer's Deck.
QUICK STATS
Trailhead: Black Mountain Trailhead (aka Shadow Canyon Trailhead)
Geographical Location: Henderson (Anthem)
Distance: 8 miles
Summit Elevation: Black 5,092 feet, Park 3,793 feet
Elevation gain: 2,600 feet
Exposure: None
Hike Time: 6 hours
Difficulty: Strenuous
Class: All Class I trail with easy Class II scrambling near the peaks
Pace: Slow to Moderate
Gear: Hiking boots or trail shoes are recommended; trekking poles are optional
No canines, or event crashers please!
All attendees must be members of VegasHikers. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up & it's FREE.
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Tentative Schedule Lake Mead Series:
12/27 - Black Mtn (Anthem) & Park Peak
1/3 - Hamblin Mtn
1/17 - Anniversary Narrows & Peak plus Rainbow Canyon
1/24 - Seven Dry Falls, Cholla Forest & Bacon Canyon
2/7 - White Owl Canyons & Twilight Zone Tunnels
2/14 - Red & Black Mountains (Boulder City)
2/21 - China Ranch (Tecopa, CA) or VOF: Yellow Spire
2/28 - Frenchman Mtn
Tentative Schedule Valley of Fire Series:
12/20 - Top of the World Arch & Slots - Jim's 1,500th
1/10 - Sandstone High Point (Raven’s Nest)
1/31 - Africa Loop
Tentative Schedule Red Rock Series:
3/14 - White Rock Springs Peak
3/21 - Terrace Canyon or Gunsight Canyon
3/28 - Indecision Peak or Black Velvet Peak
4/4 - Goodman Peak
4/11 - Crabby Appleton Peak
4/18 - Imagination Trench – Jim’s birthday 4/20
4/25 – Shark Fin or LBMR
Tentative Schedule Charleston Series 2026:
5/2 to 8/9 – earlier start/slower pace group
Tentative Schedule Southern California & Southern Utah 2026:
8/15 - Ashdown Gorge (UT)
8/29 - Taylor Creek (UT)
9/18-20 - Big Pine Lakes (CA) – already posted
10/3 – Candy Cliffs/Yant Flats (UT)
Disclaimer:
Please be aware that your Meetup organizers are not tour guides and are not park rangers. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being. By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. The organizers of this group and current and former members can not be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event. All attendees participate at an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests. By signing up for this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.20 attendees
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