🌲Mountain Cookout Escape | Cathedral Rock Picnic🌲
Details
Escape the Vegas heat and join Urban Trails for a cool mountain cookout surrounded by towering pines and fresh mountain air at Mount Charleston. We reserved the Ponderosa Group Picnic Area at Cathedral Rock for a laid-back summer social focused on food, community, and relaxing outdoors.
This will be a potluck-style cookout, so feel free to bring something to grill, snacks, drinks, desserts, or a side dish to share. Charcoal grills and picnic tables are provided on site.
💵 Event Contribution: $5
A small contribution helps cover the reserved group picnic area. Payment requested by 3 July. Thank you for helping make events like this possible.
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🍔 Quincy and I will be providing BBQ for the group. Quincy will be cooking in his Luigi jumper for our entertainment.
🛒 If you would rather not shop, I’ll be making a Costco run before the event. Feel free to message me if you’d like me to pick something up for you to contribute to the potluck.
🚗 Carpooling is highly encouraged due to limited parking at the reservation area. Carpool coordination details will be announced closer to the event date.
✨ Expect:
🔥 Mountain BBQ vibes
🌲 Cooler temperatures
📸 Scenic forest atmosphere
🥾 Optional short walks nearby
🧺 Relaxed social energy
What to Bring:
• Food or drinks for the potluck
• Camping chair if desired
• Water & layers
• Charcoal if you plan to grill
• Good energy 😊
• Games if you have any
⚠️ Please help us respect the mountain:
• Leave No Trace
• No wood fires allowed
• Respect wildlife and quiet nature areas
📍 Cathedral Rock Picnic Area – Ponderosa Group Area
📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Note: Max 6 cars are paid for if you drive on your own it $18 per site parking.
Site Location Information
Latitude: 36.2567
Longitude: -115.6433
Elevation
7,600 feet
Directions
From Las Vegas, Nevada: Travel north on US-95 to junction with NV-157. Turn left and go approximately 21 miles to the picnic area.
This is going to be such a good mid-summer mountain reset. 🌲🔥