Grand Staircase: L 1 Chip (to possibly include Guardian Angel Loop L-1)
Details
Grand Staircase: This route begins at the Calico Basin Parking Lot and travels along a class 3 off-trail scramble route through a beautiful boulder field of red rocks. The beautiful geologic formations make for an exciting hike as we make our way up to the summit. Once at the top, we will enjoy views of the beautiful sandstone rocks.
Meetup Time & Location: 6:30am Red Springs Boardwalk
STATS:
Hike: Grand Staircase
Trailhead: Red Springs Board Walk
Distance: 2.0 miles
Elevation gain: 670 ft
Elevation peak: 4,350 ft
Time: 2 hours
Difficulty: easy
Class: 1-2
Please answer the questions when you RSVP - Failure to answer will result in your being left on the "waiting list".
1. Did you read this entire event writeup and understand/agree with the disclaimer?
2. Do you need this chip? L-1
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.