Sunday Scramble: Pine Creek + Fern Canyon

Join us for a beautiful spring hike through Pine Creek, where blooming wildflowers and cacti bring the desert to life. The route begins as an easy desert walk, then turns more adventurous near Mescalito Peak as we branch toward Fern Canyon, navigating Class 2–3 scrambling. Along the way, we’re rewarded with shade, flowing water, and rare ferns hidden in this unique desert oasis.

⚠️ STRENUOUS | Hiking + Some Class 2-3 Scrambling | ~4.9mi | ~600ft elevation
AllTrails Route Information Here (we will go 1mi further)

📸 WHAT TO EXPECT
A challenging hike at a RELAXED pace, stopping for frequent breaks and photos. As a photographer, I will coordinate some group photos (including with an Insta360).

💥 WHAT IS SCRAMBLING?
Scrambling sits between hiking and climbing, involving hands-on movement over rocky terrain.

• Class 2 Scrambling - Steep hiking with some hand use for balance; minimal risk.
• Class 3 Scrambling - Hands-on climbing with route choice; a fall could cause serious injury.

🚗 WHERE TO MEET
Due to limited parking at trailhead and reservation fees for Red Rock Scenic Loop, we will meet first at the Albertsons Parking Lot @11720 W Charleston Blvd (meet near the back of the lot by the Chevron).

If you are able to be a driver, please make a Red Rock reservation for 8am*.* The Reservation Fee is $2. Entrance to Red Rock Scenic Loop is also $20 per vehicle, but that is waived with the America the Beautiful Annual Pass ($80) or the Red Rock Annual Pass ($50).

I have room for 3 passengers and will take the first 3 to join that respond "CARPOOLING".

WHAT TO BRING

• 🥾 Proper hiking shoes (good grip for scrambling)
• 💧 2–3 liters of water
• 🍎 Snacks
• 🧢 Dress for the weather
• 🧤 Gloves (recommended for scrambling)

If you have any questions at all, feel free to reach out.
Let’s go make some memories! 🏜️🔥

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URBAN TRAILS LIABILITY DISCLAIMER AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK:
By registering for and participating in this Urban Trails event, you acknowledge that you are voluntarily participating in an outdoor activity that involves inherent risks including, but not limited to: slips, falls, uneven terrain, loose rock, rockfall, water crossings, ice, snow, scrambling, wildlife, environmental exposure, and changing weather conditions, any of which may result in serious injury, illness, or death.

You understand that Urban Trails and its event hosts and volunteers (including but not limited to Nicholas Klein) are not providing professional guiding services, and that all participants are responsible for their own safety, route decisions, equipment, and level of participation. You understand that you may choose to opt out of any portion of the hike at any time.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation and agree to release, waive, and discharge Urban Trails and its hosts and volunteers from any and all liability for injury, damage, loss, or claims arising from participation in this event, including claims arising from the ordinary negligence of Urban Trails or its hosts and volunteers.

By registering for this event, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Liability Waiver & Assumption of Risk and voluntarily choose to participate.

In addition to the electronic liability waiver above, all participants are required to sign a written liability waiver at the meetup location prior to participating in the event. Participants who do not sign the written waiver will not be permitted to join the hike.