Blue Diamond Loop
Details
Embark on an exciting route that begins on Shattered Glass, connecting to portions of Landmine Loop and traversing Black Velvet Road all the way to the Late Night Trailhead off Highway 160. From there, we’ll backtrack southeast to the well-known Rubber Ducky Trail, cross the historic Old Spanish Trail, and head back toward the town of Blue Diamond. This route is considered moderately strenuous, relatively flat, and covers approximately 10.5 miles.
HIKE QUICK STATS:
- Trailhead: Wheeler Camp Spring Parking
- Distance: ≈10.5 miles
- Elevation gain: ≈200ft
- Difficulty/pace: Moderately strenuous
- Class: 1
- Exposure: none
- Duration: ≈7 hours (includes driving + eating at Cottonwood Station afterwards)
- No guests, children/minors, canines, or event crashers, please!
GEAR:
- Backpack
- Hiking boots or trail shoes are required
- Trekking poles are optional but very helpful
- 2L of water, sun protection, snacks & electrolytes
CARPOOLS:
We will meet at the Red Rock Hotel, West parking garage, 4th floor, section 4D, near the ramp to form carpools. From here, we'll caravan to the Wheeler Camp Spring Parking lot.
WEATHER INFO:
Check the current weather HERE to determine what to wear. Staying prepared starts with checking the weather—bring layers, sun protection, or rain gear accordingly.
If you are interested in this event, please follow the sign-up instructions below!
Everyone starts on the waitlist. To be moved to Going, there is a $5.00 event fee.
You may pay cash to me personally the day of the hike,
or Zelle using mrodonald@gmail.com. The institution must be the Trail Ready Program.
Got questions? Text Paul 702-628-0454
We are cross-posting with VegasHikers, and you may RSVP to that VH Blue Diamond Loop event to track your hike stats.