LVHikers

Before You Join Us
To help us get everyone on the trail safely and efficiently, please complete the Trail Ready 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.
➡️Participant Waiver
If you've already completed a participant waiver with me, even better, there's nothing else you need to do.

This loop hike begins on the North Loop Trail, climbing through cool mountain forest to one of Mt. Charleston's most remarkable landmarks—the ancient Raintree bristlecone pine, estimated to be over 3,000 years old. From there, we'll descend through Wildhorse Canyon, creating a scenic and rewarding loop that offers varied terrain, beautiful forest scenery, and cooler summer temperatures.
This hike is ideal for hikers looking to build endurance, become more comfortable hiking at higher elevations, and enjoy one of the most unique trails in the Mt. Charleston area.

HIKE QUICK STATS:

• Trailhead: Wildhorse Canyon
• Distance: 6 miles
• Elevation Gain: ≈ 1,600 feet
• Altitude: between 8,440 and 10,000 feet
• Difficulty/pace: Moderately strenuous
• Class: 1
• Exposure: None
• Duration: 6.5 hours (includes hiking and driving.
• No guests, children/minors, canines, or event crashers, please!
• All attendees must be members of VegasHikers. Signing up only takes a couple of minutes, and it's FREE.

GEAR:

• Hiking boots or trail shoes are required
• Trekking poles are optional but very helpful
• 2-3L of water, sun protection, snacks & electrolytes
• Carry a windbreaker, warm gloves, and a hat when hiking in the Mt Charleston area

Everything I Need Before I Arrive

Carpool Location:
Please arrive by 6:45 am. We leave promptly at 7 am! We all meet in the Santa Fe Casino East parking garage on the 3rd floor, then turn left to section 3F. There are two garages; one is visible from Hwy 95 (that is the wrong garage); the other is near the intersection of Lone Mountain Road and Rancho (that is the correct garage). We will form carpools for the drive to the trailhead.

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 in 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.