April 25, 2009 8:00 AM - 14 attended
Skip's SATURDAY Semi-Slaughter...Terrace Canyon.
Barb Hulick, one of my greatest friends and a past and still defacto member of our hiking group, will be back in town on a visit and asked me to take her on a great hike. So I chose...Terrace Canyon...in the Pine Creek area of Red Rock.
Pace: 3 of 5
Difficulty: 3 of 5
Elevation: about 1200 feet over 3 miles
Scrambling: 3 of 5
Danger: 2 of 5
Here's a link I found that includes a topo:
http://adventureinter...
This is a gorgeous area, and with the rain and snow we've had this winter, I'm hoping we'll be treated to some beautiful waterfalls and sparkling pools. I can't attest to conditions. We should be prepared to cross water repeatedly. So be adventurous. Be Flexible. And be Prepared! When you enter the canyon through its relatively small opening, you're struck by an expansive, and stunningly beautiful environment. 
Here are pictures from my Scouting Sortie last November:
http://www.meetup.com...
It's about 6 miles round trip, and about 1200 feet elevation change. That doesn't sound that tough, (and it's not...really) but there's a lot of bouldering it feels fairly long. It'll take us 5-6 hours. This is not for beginners. Average hikers will feel challenged. Hard core folks...just do Charleston Peak barefoot again before all the snow melts.
Bring some hiker's determination, plenty of water, sturdy/comfortable shoes (maybe a change of socks), snacks, your camera, and definitely an appreciation of the natural beauty of which this place abounds.
I hope you'll join me.
SKIP 249-2491
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SKIPEvent HostMVP, Assistant OrganizerWhat a perfect day! Flowers! Desert Bighorn herd! Clear pools! Frogs! Water running down the canyon! Just fantastic. I was glad my friend Barb will have bragging rights and great stories to tell her swamp dwelling friends back in Florida. Thanks for sharing this amazing day with me. I'll look forward to leading it again in the fall when things cool down again. -
ShinSuperman, Assistant OrganizerIt was nice Sunday hike. Beautiful sceinery, good hikers and great leader. Enjoyed all the trail & Rehydration party too.
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Sue&NormTerrace Canyon is the most uniquely beautiful spot I have seen yet in Red Rock. Skip's hike was awesome. His pace allowed those of us not in such great shape to go at our own pace without feeling like we were slowing the group down. Also, we saw a heard of big horn! Good company, great exercise, beautiful country, and wild life. Can't ask for much more than that!
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LISABiker chicYep - Terrace Canyon is still my favorite place! Thanks Skip. Great group and great hike.
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Does anyone else know this hike? There's so many of us that want to go, we should just get another group together. If you do , email me please at mindyrace@hotmail.com. We could just meet an hour earlier... Thanks, Mindy