Hiking South Virgin Peak

FoGB is investigating the possibiliy of offering more challenging hikes in 2026. The hikes will be include the peaks and ridges of Gold Butte. These hikes will be day wilderness hikes, often with significant elevation gains, off trail, and amoung loose rocks. To participate in these hikes you must have recent experience doing hikes of this type. For South Virgin peak we will meet at the FoGB Visitor Center in downtown Mesquite. From there we will take my jeep, (hike limited to 4 unless someone else has a jeep), to the trailhead. The hike is then 3 miles with 400 feet of elevation gain amoung loose rocks for part of the climb. Once to the top, (8,000 Feet), you will have fantastic 360 degree views of the surrounding area. On the drive up your views will be transformed from desert to an alpine forest.

Gold Butte National Monument is primitive and has no services of any kind. Hikers must bring and carry their own water, food, sunscreen, and basic forst-aid items. You will be required to sign a FoGB risk agreement prior to leaving for the hike.

For Questions,

Mike Lyons
847 508-6224
Mjlyons87@gmail.comp

We are pleased to offer all of our events to the public at no charge. Please, if you register for this hike and are unable to attend, take yourself off the "going" list and/or let one of the organizers know in sufficient time to let waitlisted people participate. We understand that last-minute things happen, but if possible be courteous and give at least 48 hours notice. If you register and then do not let us know that you won't be attending but just fail to show up, you will be tagged as a "no-show" and this may result in your not being permitted to register for future events that have a participant limit. Please be courteous!

Gold Butte National Monument is primitive and has no services of any kind. Event participants must bring and carry their own water, food, sunscreen, basic first-aid items, any medications (e.g., EpiPen or asthma inhalers, etc.) a participant may need, and any other supplies they may want or need while participating in the event. Participants must wear appropriate footwear for the event (for example, for trash-clean-up events, sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots would be appropriate). Participants are strongly encouraged to wear broad-brimmed hats and dress in weather-appropriate clothing when participating outdoors. Participants are reminded to be plant and animal aware at all times. Finally, if the event necessitates, participants are strongly encouraged to provide their medical information (pre-existing conditions, medications, etc.) and their Emergency Contact information (name and phone number) on a card or piece of paper in a sealed envelope with their name on the outside. The volunteer organizer will collect and hold the envelopes during the event and return them, unopened, at the conclusion of the event if they are not needed. Please also review the statement found at this link, which all participants must sign before going on this hike. In-person Assumption of Risk