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
Upcoming events
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SOS, JAW (Just Another Way)
Red Spring Picnic Area, Red Spring, Las Vegas, NV, US"Just another way," a hike with no particular way to go on Red Spring Peak. We make it up as we go along, usually punctuated with "this looks like fun, let's go this way."
Same Old Scrambling is expected to be a mile or so; maybe a couple of miles, with an elevation gain of just over 700 feet to the Red Spring peak at 4,304 feet. Can't offer much more of a description.
Hike: S.O.S. - J.A.W. – Closed loop
Trailhead: Red Spring Park parking lot
Distance: 2ish miles
Elevation gain: 700 +/- feet
Elevation peak: 4,304 feet
Time: 2ish hours
Class: 3
Pace: Slow to Moderate
Children/Dogs: NoHydrate well before the hike with electrolytes, especially on hot summer days. You will need at least 1-2 liters of water in warm weather, snacks/lunch for the peak, sunscreen, hat/sunglasses, etc. Light colored cotton shirts are better for hot weather, bring layers for cool weather, oven mitts or gloves for the hot rocks on hot days.
Please be aware that your Meetup organizers are not tour guides and are not park/BLM 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.
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 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.
Link to my Flickr for photos: https://www.flickr.com/gp/gonsphoto/2JT16m1v88
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CB Mashup
Kraft Mountain Lot, Kraft Mount Trail Head, Las Vegas, NV, USThis is an intermediate / advanced rock scramble. **It will be HOT and HUMID! Be prepared with electrolytes, a sweet/salty snack and plenty of water!**
If the group size gets large, I will close RSVPs at about 15, so please sign up early.
Requirements:
*Water or other hydration liquid - Minimum 2 liters is recommended
*Full use of both hands & feet
*Appropriate footwear (hint: Not trail shoes)
*Rock Scrambling experienceFor your safety and that of the group, if your VegasHikers profile does not reflect rock scrambling proficiency, please sent me a private note with your rock scrambling experience. This is needed before I can put you on the "going" list. To send me a note through Meetup click on my profile and then click "send a message".
CB Mashups are different each time they are posted. There are typically some fun ascents (with exposure), perhaps some slots, and lots of cardio to get your heart pumping. It is appropriate for a broad range of rock scramblers, from the novice (but not the first-timer) to intermediate/advanced.
For the final descent we have many options. Be prepared to use your arms and sticky-soled boots as we climb up and down the cracks, there will be a least one.
Critical Info
If your VegasHiker profile does not reflect rock scrambling proficiency, please sent me a private note with your rock scrambling experience. This is needed before I can put you on the "going" list. To send me a note through Meetup click on my profile and then click "send a message".If you don't know what rock scrambling is, or you do not understand why there is an emphasis on rock scrambling experience --- This route is not appropriate for you.
According to the Yosemite Decimal System (YDS), this hike is considered a Class 3 rock scramble as it "requires moderate scrambling on steep, rocky terrain that requires handholds for upward movement and safety." Expect some exposure.
Not for those afraid of heights or tight spaces. There are a few places that require intermediate rock scrambling skills and there is some exposure. You must be able to pull your body weight up and lower yourself down using your arms.
Everyone signs on to the wait list.
***Helmets are always welcome. **Be sure to use one that doesn't block your sight.
*** No guests. **Everyone attending must be part of VegasHikers. It takes only a few minutes to create a profile and it's FREE.
*Since there is no cell reception, canceling less than an hour before the posted start time will be considered a "no show".- Always carry "in case of emergency" numbers with you in your pack (hard copy, not digital format).
Check the weather before you come out, and please be prepared (sunscreen, hats, extra water, multiple clothing layers, etc).
We leave the trailhead at the posted hike time, so please arrive at least 10 minutes early for last minute preparations.
We'll park at Kraft Mountain Trailhead. Please arrive early as we leave at the hike's posted start time. To get there go west on Charleston towards the park. The turn to Calico basin is about 2 miles before the park entrance.
Frequently asked questions. (https://www.meetup.com/VegasHikers/pages/Frequently_Asked_Questions/)
Distance: \ ~2.5 miles loop.
Elevation gain: ~ 1600 ft.
High point: 3844
Low point: 3300
Difficulty: moderate-difficult (elevation gain, distance, class 3 scrambling)
Pace: \ ~1 Miles Per Hour
Children: no.
Dogs: no.
Time: Spans approximately 2.5 to 3.5 hours
Bring: At least two liters of water. Snacks.
Please note the following:
• 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. You further agree that you assume the risk of negligence by 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 and/or attending this Meetup 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.
8 attendees
Past events
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