VegasHikers

CompetentClimbers
Technical rock climbing
5.10a & 5.11a handjams
35 minute approach

Diane will bring all gear & ropes
bring crack gloves/ tape
left foot soft climbshoe will help foot jams

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 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

All VegasHikers members are welcome and encouraged to join us for the rest of the series hikes!

Please note: This hike is also part of the ongoing Trail Ready Series, where participants are now applying what they've learned during their training under real trail conditions. These are regular group hikes, open to all VegasHikers members.

(IWe are crossposting this event with LVHikers)

Hike #6
La Madre Springs/White Rock Hills Loop is a moderately difficult adventure in Red Rock Canyon that follows a well-graded trail leading to a picturesque spring fed by an aquifer. The trail offers steady elevation gain, winding through rugged desert terrain with views of steep-sided mountains and towering sandstone cliffs that showcase the area’s raw natural beauty. This is a loop hike: we’ll begin at Mile Marker 6 inside the Red Rock fee area and complete the loop, returning to the original trailhead parking lot. Expect varied terrain and ascension.

HIKE QUICK STATS:
• Trailhead: Keystone Thrust/White Rock Mtn Road (mile marker 6)
• Distance: ≈8 miles
• Elevation gain: ≈1,700 ft
• Difficulty/pace: moderate/strenuous
• Class: 1
• Exposure: none
• Duration: 7 hours (includes driving and tailgating)
• No guests, children, canines, or event crashers, please!
• All attendees must be members of VegasHikers. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up, and it's FREE.

GEAR:

• Backpack
• Hiking shoes; approach shoes are helpful
• No trekking poles
• 2L of water, sun protection, snacks & electrolytes.

Everything I Need Before I Arrive
Please arrive between 6:00 and 6:15 am.

CARPOOLS:
We will meet at the Red Rock Hotel, West parking garage, 4th floor, section 4D, near the ramp to form carpools.
(You will be required to sign a waiver)

TAILGATE: (Tailgating is part of the event.)
When you sign up for this hike, you are signing up for the entire event, including the tailgate. Please plan accordingly. This is important for carpooling and event logistics, as transportation is arranged based on everyone participating in the full event.

At the end of the hike, a relaxed gathering where we enjoy drinks, food, and good conversation. This is an opportunity to connect with fellow hikers on a social level that often isn’t possible during the hike itself. Bring a camp chair!

MEETUP PROFILE: Your Meetup profile must include a current profile photo, and the name on your Meetup profile must match the name you use on your participant waiver. This is required so organizers can accurately verify attendance and participant records.

Any questions about this event that are not listed here, please contact me for a faster reply (not in the comment section):
Paul's Cell: 702-628-0454

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

• 10/24: White Rock/La Madre Springs Loop
• 10/31: Blue Diamond Loop
• 11/07: Finale - Grand Circle Loop

DISCLAIMER:
Please be aware that your Meetup organizers are not tour guides or 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.