Oak Peak - L 5 Chip
Details
This is not a beginners hike.
This is a long, tough hike with lots of scrambling and exposure, and as such, this hike will be kept to a small group.
We will be climbing and descending multiple, very slippery (polished rock), water falls and slabs.
Due to the amount of water in the canyon, we will need to keep up a cautious but steady pace
Everyone will go to the waitlist.
Please bring at least 3 liters of water - do not worry about running out, we can refill from the creek. Also high energy snacks and lunch is advisable so that you can keep up your energy level for the duration of the hike.
Meetup Time & Location: 6:30am / Dunkin Donuts parking lot - 11710 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89135 Located in: Vista Commons · Las Vegas, NV
STATS:
Hike: Oak Peak
Trailhead: Oak Creek parking area — marked
Distance: 6ish miles up - and back
Elevation gain: 2,200ish feet
Elevation of peak: 6,033 feet
Time: 7ish + hours – round trip
Difficulty: 4
Danger level: 5
Class: mainly 2-3 with small 4 sections.
Pace: Moderate & steady with minimal short breaks
Pace: You absolutely need to know your pace and ability level compared to your experienced peers.
Recommended gear: Sticky rubber approach shoes/boots; climbing helmet; sticky gloves; sun protection (sunglasses, sun-protective cloths, sunscreen, hat that doesn't impair your sight while hiking) - You need to determine what gear is good for you. The list given is a recommendation.
Please answer the following questions when you RSVP:
- Did you read this entire event writeup and understand/agree with the rules & disclaimer?
- Do you need this chip - L-5?
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.