First of all, this is the joint hike with Skip's Happy Anniversary Birthday Narrows Hike.
We will hike together with their group to celebrate Skip's Birthday.
After we take a short brake at the end of Anniversary Narrows slot Canyon, our group separate from Skip's group. Their group turn back, but our group keep going another mile on the dry wash.
Then climb up to the Anniversary Narrows Peak. It is a short steep hill climb. We will climb about 800 ft in 0.8 mile. Don't worry, its way easier than Turtle Head Peak. Its all class 2 and couple of easy class 3 scramble part. No exposure.
After we take a little break at the Peak, we descend into Bowl of Fire. Another short steep down hill climb.
We walk through the Bowl of Fire and head back to the Trail head.
Its about 10 miles round trip and total of 1,400 ft elevation gain. We will hike moderate pace.
This is NOT a hard hike, but I limit only 15 hikers since we are encouraged to hike only in the bottom of the dry wash at some part. Some dry wash is very narrow and we have to hike in single file at there.
Because the side slopes are often covered with a microbiotic cryptogamic 'living soil', which is severely damaged just by walking on it. And Damage to this soil can lead to erosion.
Bring lots of water, food/snacks, cap/hat, sunglass, and gloves(to save your hand).
Trekking pole is helpful, especially at down hill climb.
Let's meet at Fresh & Easy @ South West corner of Hollywood & Lake Mead Blvd. at 9:00AM.
(We are NOT meet at Albertoson's to avoid confusion of carpool setup with Skip's group)
No Kids, No Dogs, No Gekkos please!
If you want to bring a guest, please let me know your guests hiking ability or I won't allow them. (for their safety is the reason)
Stats:
Hike: Anniversary Narrows Peak — Loop
Trailhead: Anniversary Narrows Trail Head (Northshore Rd. Mile Marker 16)
Distance: 10 miles
Elevation gain: about 1,400 feet
Elevation Peak: 3,074 feet (Anniversary Narrows Peak)
Hike Speed: Moderate (1.5 - 2 mph avarage)
Time: 5 - 6 hours
Difficulty: 2 - 3
Please check the photo album
Elevation Chart
Trail Map on Google Earth
(You need to install Google Earth before open this file)
Any questions?
E-mail me or Call me [masked]
- Shin
Here's another link for you Linda and anyone else who may be curious about the complex Cryptobiotic Soil crusts and their importance in nature around the world. Their preservation cannot be overstated.
Thank you Shin for making us aware of this.
http://eduscapes.com/nature/cryptsoil/index1.htm![]()
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Thanks Doug.
I was looking for some this live soil information, but I couldn't find it.
That link web site is very helpful for explaining those 'living soil' thing.
Yes, thanks Doug. It's interesting reading about this beforehand, since we will be seeing it. I've been looking forward to a hike with Shin where he won't completely leave me in the dust! LOL
For anyone living south of Las Vegas, meet at Fiesta Henderson at 9 am to car pool to Anniversary Narrows. I will be there before 9 am. This is much shorter for anyone living in Henderson or south of Vegas.
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Thanks for the links to maps and photos, Shin! This looks like a gorgeous hike, and I'm really looking forward to it!!