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“Gold Point Where the living party with the dead”

Bring cash there are no ATM Machine here. Always top off your gas tanks in Beatty NV so you don’t have to worry about gas.

Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
This Halloween weekend, the spirits will rise again in Gold Point Ghost Town, Nevada.

Camp beneath the stars, gather around the campfire, and spend your evenings at the historic Gold Point Saloon AKA Horn-silver Saloon.

Saturday night brings your favorite costume into the saloon for some spirits with the spirits, laughter, tall tales, and a little Halloween Mischief in one of Nevada Most authentic old Ghost towns.

The campfire will be burning, The saloon doors will be open, and the Ghosts will be waiting.

This is our first time doing a Halloween party here so we are hoping some of you choose to make it out for the day or a couple of nights. Wear any costume you like, there is not a theme this Halloween.

Nestled in the Mojave desert, Gold Point captures the spirit of the old west. This is a great opportunity to make new friends and explore an authentic ghost town. Rumored to have paranormal activity this ghost town might become your favorite haunt. You can come for a night or two or just for the day, it’s entirely up to you.

There will be a small fee for us campers. The fee will be $20.00 per camp sight. It doesn’t matter if it’s a tent, RV or whatever, the fee is the same. This is not a per person fee or a per night fee just a one time per spot. You can give this money to me and I will be giving it to the town as a donation.

Friday- (some people up Thursday) Show up anytime, set up your camping equipment in one of the two fields just to the rear of the long saloon. RV's (dry camping), sand rails and Razors and such are more than welcome. Please do not go fast or kick up dust in town. Wait until you are in the desert before you kick it up a notch.irely up to you.

This is a weekend of being social, listening to music, relaxing, partying and having fun in an old ghost town. Most people go once, then come back year after year.

Any money spent while at Gold Point will go towards maintaining and restoring this historic town.

They sometimes have RV hookups and Airbnbs you can rent but you will need to do those things on your own by going to their website.

Pets- Well mannered pets are welcome. Keep in mind there are open mines and coyotes around so don't let them run off. Always clean up after your pets. Thank you!

Directions- Drive North on US 95 approximately 165½ miles, (approximately 15 miles Past Scotty's Junction). Turn Left (west) onto 266 Lido Junction. Go about 7½ miles and turn left on 774. Just 8 more miles to Gold Point.

Fill your gas tanks in Beatty before heading the rest of the way to town.

Things to do:

You can spend hours walking around the town and seeing all the cool artifacts and history.

Hike and roam around the surrounding desert if you like. There are mines scattered throughout the surrounding desert areas. Some of them are not filled in and can be dangerous so keep out, keep away and don't roam the desert in the dark.

We are about 35 miles from Scotty's Castle If you want to go on a tour there. I hear it is absolutely amazing.

Food: This year will be whatever the saloon has to offer. You can bring your own meals (recommended) and snacks as well. They have hot dogs and hot sandwiches, and other very limited things at the bar (mostly microwave stuff).

Please read the entire hike description.

Calico Basin Scramble - Slab Rift is a moderate route to a very picturesque feature in Calico Basin. You will need to have decent fitness and scrambling skills. I will also require that you have approach shoes to join us for this route.

We will start with a warmup climb up the mountain with some simple obstacles. Our goal will be Slab Rift. We will stop for some great photo opportunities if we make good time. We can try some intermediate obstacles in the area, as well as on the way down.

Bring water and a snack. Be dressed and prepared for the weather.

Your hands need to be free for climbing, so a backpack or waist pack is needed. Loose bags in your hand are not safe or acceptable. If bringing bottled water, then please place inside your pack and not the outside pouches. Items can easily fall out of those pouches onto people below.

For everyone's safety and enjoyment, all participants must be fit enough and experienced enough to go.

Distance: About 2 miles scrambling - much more strenuous than a hike of that distance.
Elevation Gain: around 900 feet
Exposure: Some steep bits
Speed: About 1 - 2 mph
Time: About 2 - 3 hours. End times are not guaranteed

Please arrive early as parking may be at a premium. You may need to park legally along the road outside the picnic area. We begin on time, so I recommend getting to Calico Basin at least 15 minutes early.

Everyone starts on the Waitlist. You must have some verifiable scrambling experience to be moved to the Going List. Preference will be given to those who have done the Introduction to Scrambling event with me.

• No dogs, children/minors or guests will be allowed on this hike.
• If you are not properly equipped, you cannot go.
• Participants must stay with the group.

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 cannot 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.

Competent Climbers

Technical RockClimbing

Intermediate

5.8-5.11

20 minute approach

Open to a few friends & friends-to-be. You always need standard rock climb gear: shoes, harness, helmet, safety tether, locker, locking belay device. Also anchor gear, quick draws, 60 dynamic rope.

Routes may change with Weather & Whim.

Safety First! & then it's fun!

Please support our local climb community.

• **************************Please be aware the 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