What we're about
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
Upcoming events (4+)
Lyn & RockO doghikes are back!
Slow & Steady
Hiker gear
1-2 miles
1.5 hours
PLEASE READ:
small to medium leashed well-behaved dogs
(or check w/us)
SMALL NUMBER of participants.
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
- Diane W.
- Lyn B.
- PappaBear
- 3 attendees
The rocks are likely to be too wet or fragile to scramble safely, so lets do a short trail hike to Firehouse hill.
This hike starts at the first pullout on Moenkopi Road (Moenkopi Trailhead.) We will hike out to the top of Firehouse hill on the northern most trail, and part of the return on a parallel path.
Guests and people friendly dogs are welcome on this tier 1 hike.
Bring: 1/2 L of water, snacks, electrolyte replenishment, extra layers of clothing (depending on weather,) gloves (if chilly.) Trekking poles are optional.
Distance: 2.6 miles
Elevation gain: 470 feet
Time: 1.5 hours or less
Difficulty: Easy
Disclaimer:
Hiking Las Vegas Meetup leaders are not guides. Hikes are posted randomly and scheduled by volunteers. There is no guarantee of participating in club events.
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 leaders 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 have the physical abilities, health, and emotional stability to hike and 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.
In addition to the electronic liability waiver information above, on advice of counsel, I now require each hiker to sign a written liability waiver, which I will provide at the meetup location. If you are unwilling to provide me this waiver, please do not request to go on my hikes.
I try to always carry a Spot GEN3 emergency notification device on my hikes to get help in the shortest amount of time in the event of any emergency requiring SAR or medical help, even without cell or data cell phone coverage. I request that each hiker carry emergency instructions with them on each hike. This information should be easy to find in their packs and include their name, emergency contact person(s) and phone numbers and maybe even primary care physician and pertinent medical info like prescription medications being taken, allergies, etc.
- John G.
- Jamie W.
- Sarah H
- 11 attendees
CompetentClimbers
Technical rock climbing for sportleaders
SportLeads & Laps
5.6 to 5.9
Limestone after rain
15 minute approach
new climber-friend I’ll take you
if you have all your personal gear
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, 60m dynamic rope.
Routes may change with Weather & Whim.
Safety First! & then it's fun!
Please join SNCC to support our local rockclimb 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
- Diane W.
- Bill M.
- 3 attendees
• Shared event with another Meetup hiking group •
For most hikers, a "relatively easy" 4.3 mile (level 2) "no scrambling" hike, elevation gain 650 feet. From Cougar Avenue parking, we first hike around the mountain bend on an old mining road. We ascend to follow a mountain ridge trail to Ike's Peak and back again. Hiking shoes: YES, tennis shoes: NO.
2022 hike photos • more photos • history • 2018 • Arden mine map • images
I am a retired systems analyst / computer geek. I still dabble with making hobby web pages mostly for desktop. My latest are non-app phone pages:
mini links for mobile • web-based video and radio • 70+ click-to-play radio
NOTES • This hike started with Trail-Seekers. Now, RSVPs are most often by members of VegasHikers. Upload your hike photos to Meetup to share with others. I will re-post some to the Trail-Seekers Meetup group.
Location is southwest of Rhodes Ranch and Cowabunga Canyon water park near Ft Apache Road. If more than 5 minutes late, spot us walking up the hill.
Note: 8600 (street address) is for GPS reference only.
GPS • Parking[masked] / [masked] • Ike's Peak[masked] / [masked]
Street Parking -- Cougar Avenue at Todd Allen Creek Street -- 89178
DIRECTIONS -- for most, take Ft Apache south, past Warm Springs Road, and past Rhodes Ranch (on left). Turn right (west) on Ford Avenue. Near the end of Ford Avenue, on the right side, you may see Forbuss Elementary School. At the end of Ford Avenue, turn right (north) on Reynolds Spring Road and then left on Cougar Avenue. We can park along or near the first few blocks of Cougar Avenue imgur.com/a/nePT21V (parking photos).
For those coming from the southeast or Henderson, you might try going west on Blue Diamond Road aka H-160 and turn right (north) on to Ft Apache Road. Going north, turn left (west) at Ford Avenue.
3-Day-Weather + Hourly Weather + UV (sun) ~~~ Las Vegas SW hike maps
Friendly chat welcome but please: no national politics or religion.
Hiking shoes are REQUIRED for greater safety - no tennis shoes.
Bring water and snacks. • Well behaved dogs on leash might be okay.
I try to schedule my hikes when the sun's UV level is 4 or lower.
Be aware that we share this trail with advanced mountain bikers.
Ike's Peak mountain biking video
Use Meetup message system to contact organizer with any questions.
• Las Vegas residents and visitors ~~~ Las Vegas TENNIS Meetup Group
• REQUIRED READING (legal disclaimer)
++ On a WAITLIST ?? Then, RSVP instead at meetup.com/trail-seekers
- Bob.Carroll
- Dawn
- Debra
- 6 attendees
Past events (13,811)
- Tracy A.
- Arild R.
- Charlita R.
- 16 attendees
