LVHikers

Before You Join Us: To help us get everyone on the trail safely and efficiently, please complete the LVHikers participant waiver before the hike. Completing it in advance helps speed up the check-in process so we can spend less time on paperwork and more time enjoying the trail. Click to open➡️Participant Waiver

If you have already filled out a participant waiver from me, there's nothing else to do!

📌Our hike starts at the Bunny Trail adjacent to the Fossil Canyon trailhead. From Bunny, we'll head southwest towards Cat in the Hat on a steady ascent, which can be quite challenging at times. From Cat in the Hat, we’ll head towards the top of Fossil Canyon and from there, make our way down trail and back to the parking lot. Since the goal of this hike is fitness, you'll need to maintain a fast pace.

These hikes are designed to strengthen cardiovascular health and, ultimately, your pace and stamina on the trails.
I will be running this Fitness Series on a seasonal basis (Fall & Spring).

Carry a minimum of 2 L of water, a light snack, & a headlamp or other light source

HIKE QUICK STATS
• Location: Cowboy Trail Rides
• Distance: 4.5 miles
• Elevation gain: 930 ft
• Strenuosity: ⭐⭐✰✰✰
• Time: 1hr 45 mins
• Gear: hiking shoes or trail runners; no trekking poles
• No guests, children/minors, canines, or event crashers, please!
• All attendees must be members of VegasHikers. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up, and it's FREE.

Everything I Need Before I Arrive
Please arrive by 4: 45 pm.

We are meeting at the Cowboy Stables (past the Red Rock Fee entrance and before the Red Rock Fee exit)

Must have a current profile photo. Everyone starts on the waitlist.

Any questions about this event that are not listed here, please contact me for a faster reply (not in the comment section):
Paul's Cell: 702-628-0454

•• Disclaimer ••
Please be aware that your Meetup organizers are not tour guides or 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. 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.

Before You Join Us: To help us get everyone on the trail safely and efficiently, please complete the LVHikers participant waiver before the hike. Completing it in advance helps speed up the check-in process so we can spend less time on paperwork and more time enjoying the trail. Click to open➡️Participant Waiver

If you have already filled out a participant waiver from me, there's nothing else to do!

📌Our hike: This is a loop hike that starts at the Cowboy Trail Rides parking area and runs east-southeast into Echo Canyon, then turns south, where we'll pick up Cat in the Hat, connecting to Fossil Canyon and back to the trailhead. The route features some Class 2 scrambling over boulders and pour-overs that run along a shaded wash. The walls of Echo Canyon are full of cool fossils like crinoids, gastropods, sponges, and corals. Since the goal of this hike is fitness, you'll need to maintain a fast pace.

These hikes are designed to strengthen cardiovascular health and, ultimately, your pace and stamina on the trails.
I will be running this Fitness Series on a seasonal basis (Fall & Spring).

Carry a minimum of 2 L of water, a light snack, & a headlamp or other light source

HIKE QUICK STATS
• Location: Cowboy Trail Rides
• Distance: 4.5 miles
• Elevation gain: 930 ft
• Strenuosity: ⭐⭐✰✰✰
• Time: 1hr 45 mins
• Gear: hiking shoes or trail runners; no trekking poles
• No guests, children/minors, canines, or event crashers, please!
• All attendees must be members of LVHikers. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up, and it's FREE.

Everything I Need Before I Arrive
Please arrive by 4: 45 pm.

We are meeting at the Cowboy Stables (past the Red Rock Fee entrance and before the Red Rock Fee exit)

Must have a current profile photo. Everyone starts on the waitlist.

Any questions about this event that are not listed here, please contact me for a faster reply (not in the comment section):
Paul's Cell: 702-628-0454

•• Disclaimer ••
Please be aware that your Meetup organizers are not tour guides or 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. 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.

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Hike #1:
We will begin at Middle Creek and head southwest toward South Oak Creek. This point-to-point 4-mile route will start at an easy pace and may finish at a moderate pace, depending on the group’s overall skill and comfort level. The trail is relatively easy and offers a chance to visit a creek along the way, making it a scenic and enjoyable start to the series.

HIKE QUICK STATS:

• Trailhead: Middle Oak Creek
• Distance: 4 miles
• Elevation Gain: ≈430 ft
• Difficulty/pace: Easy to moderate (depending on group’s overall pace)
• Class: 1
• Exposure: none
• Duration: ≈5 hours (includes driving & tailgating)
• No guests, children/minors, canines, or event crashers, please!
• All attendees must be members of VegasHikers. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up, and it's FREE.

GEAR:

• Backpack
• Hiking boots or trail shoes are required
• Trekking poles are optional but very helpful
• 2L of water, sun protection, snacks & electrolytes

Everything I Need Before I Arrive
Please arrive between 7:30 and 7:45 am.

CARPOOLS:
We will meet at the Red Rock Hotel, West parking garage, 4th floor, section 4D, near the ramp to form carpools.
(You will be required to sign a waiver)

TAILGATE:
At the end of the hike, a relaxed gathering where we enjoy drinks, food, and good conversation. This is an opportunity to connect with fellow hikers on a social level that often isn’t possible during the hike itself. Bring a camp chair!

Must have a current profile photo. Everyone starts on the waitlist.

Any questions about this event that are not listed here, please contact me for a faster reply (not in the comment section):
Paul's Cell: 702-628-0454

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

• 09/19: Middle Creek to Oak Creek
• 09/26: South Oak Creek Loop
• 10/03: Black Velvet Rd Loop

--- Note: New participants will not be accepted after this point of the series ---

• 10/10: Kraft Mt. Loop
• 10/17: Blue Diamond Landmine Loop
• 10/31: White Rock/La Madre Springs Loop
• 11/07: Blue Diamond Loop
• 11/14: Finale - Grand Circle Loop

DISCLAIMER:

Please be aware that your Meetup organizers are not tour guides or 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. 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.

🍉 Saturday Potluck Sign-Up
Saturday’s potluck is all about good food, good drinks, and great company! Please use the sign-up sheet below to choose something to bring and share with the group.
👉https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h6odNsknJBEqvxY7Vzu3oRlZO1O4vUyK/edit?gid=752641628#gid=752641628

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📍 Where We Are Staying & Eating

• Campsites: F-Burro & G-Big Horn
• Location: Red Rock Canyon Campground Official Site
• Setup: These two sites sit right next to each other, giving our large group plenty of space to spread out while staying connected.

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🚗 Arrival & Parking Limits

• Check-In Time: 3:00 PM (For campers wishing to set up tents early)
• Check-Out Time: 11:00 AM (Sunday)
• Vehicle Limit: Strictly 8 vehicles maximum per campsite (16 total for our entire group).
• Carpooling: Highly recommended! With a strict 16-vehicle limit for the group sites, we will coordinate carpools with registered campers as the event gets closer.

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👶 Family & Pet Rules

• Kids: Kids are completely welcome to join us for both the potluck and the camping!
• Dogs: Please, no dogs. Leave your pets at home for this specific group event.

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🥾 Looking for the Saturday Hike?
There will be a separate hike listed for Saturday as part of the Trail Ready Series. Please check the events calendar and TRail Ready Series for specific hike requirements.

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🏕️ Campground Amenities

• Shelter: Large group picnic pavilion with shade
• Cooking: Heavy-duty grills and multiple picnic tables
• Evening Vibe: Massive central campfire ring for the whole group
• Restrooms: Vault/pit toilets located short walking distance from camp
• Water: Drinking water spigots are available on-site

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🎒 Camping Packing Checklist
Use our camping checklist below to make sure you have everything you need for the weekend.

• https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rTE1hGXVQyMqYSCHw7tHc2avSCqfVyDz/edit?gid=905686231#gid=905686231
• FIREWOOD

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Questions? If you have a question that is not answered above, please contact Heather directly at 702-296-6132 for the fastest response rather than posting it in the comments.