About us
WELCOME!
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.
DUES/FEES
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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Guardian Angel-Return via the Crow Flies route
Location not specified yetREQUIREMENTS FOR SIGN UP - NO EXCEPTIONS
• YOU MUST SIGN A WRITTEN WAIVER TO ATTEND THIS HIKE. The link to the written waiver is here:
http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/written-waiver.pdfYou will not be moved to the "going" list without providing a signed waiver to the email address on the waiver.
If you have already provided a waiver to me, you do not need to provide another one.
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• You must have done one of my Tier 2 or higher hikes with me, OR have a "Scrambling Skills" pin from a VegasHikers Organizer.
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HIKE DESCRIPTION
From the Calico Basin you can see this pass inside the Calico Hills. It cuts right through towards Calico II on the 13-mile loop inside the park. It can be a tough climb up through the canyon, but the views into the park and Calico Basin are worth it. Along the way you can admire the deep red of the rocks contrasted with some dark green vegetation.
Soon after we get out of Red Springs we'll begin to hit the rocks. This part of the climb requires use of hands to keep balanced. There might be some areas that might require you to push or pull your way up, but most of it will simply require you to keep your balance as you climb up the rocks. If this doesn't get your heart rate up, then you're not doing it right.
The descent towards Calico II is filled with brush. Most of it is easy to avoid. The hike down is on rocks also. It's along this stretch that we'll pass the Guardian Angel carving. We'll end up just outside of the Calico II parking area on the 13-mile loop in the park. There are a few different routes back.
On this hike we'll take the "crow flies" route back to Red Springs. It goes through "the rut" and a few other slots. It also has more climbing, so be prepared for more work on your lungs.
http://richardwaltjen.com/galleries-2/animal-gallery/• Helmets are always welcome. Be sure to use one that doesn't block your sight.
• Always carry "in case of emergency" numbers with you.
• No guests will be allowed without my prior approval.
YOU MUST BE ON THE "GOING" LIST IN ORDER TO GO ON THIS HIKE. CRASHING WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.
Meet location will be sent on by message or text on the night before the hike.
STATS
Distance: ~ 2.5 miles loop.
Elevation gain: ~ 1250 ft.
High point:4267
Low point:3600
Difficulty: moderate
Pace: ~ 1 Miles Per Hour
Children: no.
Dogs: no.
Time: 3.5 hours max.
Bring: At least two liters of water. Snacks.INFORMATION LINKS
Scrambling Tiers
http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/rickw-scrambling-tiers.pdfPassages
http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Passages.pdfPin Program
http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Pin-Collection.pdf4 attendees
Red Rock Series: Hollow Rock & Biker Bar
Late Night Trailhead Parking Lot, State Highway 160 about 4.7 miles west of the junction with NV 159, Blue Diamond, NV, USPlease answer this question when you RSVP:
Q1. What is your cell number?Please read the entire description. New participants will be required to sign a Waiver similar to the Disclaimer below.
Questions: text Jim at 702-515-9824.
📌 We will hike up a 4WD dirt road to a ridge line, turn right and traverse to Hollow Rock Peak. It's about 2 miles of class 1 trail and then a little less than 1/2 mile of sandstone scrambling. The view from the top is awesome and there is an optional class 4 climb of about 20 feet to the actual peak. I will bring webbing, but someone would have to free climb if there's no fixed rope there.
This hike is cross-posted with 52 Peak Club Explorer's Deck.
QUICK STATS
Trailhead: Late Night Trailhead / Mountain Springs Pass
Distance: 4.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,165 feet
Elevation of Peak: n/a
Difficulty: Moderate
Class: Mostly class 1 trail, plus class 2 scrambling with a little class 3
Exposure: None; exposed summit climb is optional
Pace: Slow to Moderate
Duration: 3.5 hoursGear: Approach shoes are recommended, but hiking boots or trail shoes will suffice unless doing the optional summit climb; trekking poles and gloves are optional but recommended
No pets, children or guests. Everyone starts on the Wait list. You must be on the Going list to attend.
The marked trailhead is off Hwy 160 and is 4.7 miles from the intersection with Hwy 159 and the Chevron Travel Center.
Please arrive 10 minutes early; we will form carpools and leave at 7:30am for the short drive to Mountain Springs Pass. If we have 4WD or HCV trucks, we can avoid a half mile each way of hiking on a dirt road.Some of us we may be going to the Mountain Springs Saloon (aka Biker Bar) after the hike for lunch. Carpools will be formed accordingly.
Check out the latest issue of the VegasHikers Magazine
Follow us on Facebook! VegasHikers FB pageTentative Schedule Red Rock Series:
3/28 - Hollow Rock Peak & Biker Bar
3/29 - Good Call
4/4 - Crabby Appleton Peak
4/11 - Imagination Trench
4/18 - Goodman Peak – Jim’s birthday 4/20Tentative Schedule Charleston Series:
5/2 to 8/1 or 8/8Tentative Schedule Southern California & Southern Utah:
4/24 - Red Reef Trail (Leeds, UT)
4/25 - Coalpits Wash (La Verkin, UT) - already posted
4/26 - Scout Cave, Snow Canyon State Park (St George, UT)
8/8 or 8/15 - Ashdown Gorge (Cedar City, 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 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.11 attendees
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