Griffith Peak: L5-013

This is the standard South Loop Trail route (out & back) to Griffith Peak. We will start at the Cathedral Rock Trailhead in Kyle Canyon and head up the South Loop Trail to Griffith Peak Junction (commonly referred to as "the saddle") where we will pick up the Griffith Peak Trail to the summit.
This is a steep and difficult mountain trail. You must be conditioned for hiking at elevation and know how to recognize signs of altitude sickness. This route is all class 1 trail with no exposure.

Meetup time / Location: 6:00am / Santa Fe Station (East Parking Garage, 2nd Floor) 4949 N. Rancho Dr. Las Vegas, NV

Hike Stats: (estimated)

• Trailhead: Cathedral Rock / South Loop
• Distance: 10 miles
• Pace: Moderate & steady, breaks as needed
• Duration: 8 hours
• Elevation Gain: 3400ft
• Elevation at Peak: 11,060ft
• Difficulty: 3
• Danger Level: 2
• Class: 1

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What to Bring

• 3L of water.
• Snacks / Lunch
• Gloves - helpful
• Trekking poles
• Helmet – optional, but they do protect your head in case of a fall or falling debris.

Safety is the first priority of our hikes. Therefore, all hikers in our group, including another leader who joins us, will stay behind the leader and in front of the sweeper.
Group Hiking: Stay with the group behind the leader. If you don’t want to stay with us, you can always go hiking on your own, though it’s not recommended. Don’t run ahead. If you start to get too far behind, shout ahead before you’re out of range for someone to hear you. I always endeavor to keep track of everyone’s progress, but ultimately, it’s your responsibility to communicate what you need.
Disclaimer: By signing up for and/or attending this event, each participant acknowledges and reaffirms the Waiver and Statement of Personal Responsibility previously executed by each participant and agrees that he/she has assumed all risk of injury, releases HASLV from all liability, covenants not to sue, and waives all claims against HASLV, its leaders and representatives.