VegasHikers

Great for intermediate or advanced beginner scramblers to build confidence with several fun obstacles. If you have problems at the first obstacle, you will be asked to turn back (not likely, but a couple of people have decided it wasn't for them).

This is a relatively short, slow pace, hike from Red Springs park up to Red Springs peak from the south end of the Calico Hills with multiple breaks whenever we hit some shade. After the peak, we will head across the ridge and return to the park via one of several different return routes. Route variations are normal on my hikes, and the route is seldom exactly the same as the last time.

Route is expected to be about 1.4 miles with an elevation gain of 700 feet to the peak at 4,304 feet. This hike is normally completed in less than 2.5 hours, but it could be longer depending on the group and how long we take for breaks or photos.

Hike: Red Springs Peak Traverse – Closed loop
Trailhead: Red Spring Park parking lot
Distance: 1.4 miles
Elevation gain: 730 feet
Elevation peak: 4,304 feet
Time: 2~2.5 hours
Class: 2, 3
Pace: Slow
Children/Dogs: No

Be prepared for the forecasted weather. You should bring at least 1 liter of water (2 liters in warm weather), snacks/lunch for the peak, sunscreen, hat/sunglasses, etc. Light colored cotton shirts are better for hot weather, bring layers for cool weather.

Please be aware that your Meetup organizers are not tour guides and are not park/BLM 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.

In addition to the electronic liability waiver information above, on advice of counsel, I now require each hiker to sign a written liability waiver, which I will provide at the meetup location. If you are unwilling to provide me this waiver, please do not request to go on my hikes.

I request that each hiker carry emergency instructions with them on each hike. This information should be easy to find in their packs and include their name, emergency contact person(s) and phone numbers and maybe even primary care physician and pertinent medical info like prescription medications being taken, allergies, etc.

Fun! We’ll go up and around on Red Spring — you must have scrambling experience. Everyone signs up to a wait list.

You MUST indicate that you read the entire hike description by ANSWERING the question that pops up when signing up. If you have a recent "no show", then you'll have to wait until the day of the hike to see if there's room for you. If I don't know you or if I can't determine your scrambling experience from your profile, then be prepared to detail your SCRAMBLING experience in a PRIVATE message to me. Details means a description of the climbing you've done and the people you did it with, and how long ago. If you do not do this, you will not go. So if you find yourself in a not going list, please look back to see if you've forgotten anything. It's too difficult and time consuming for me to track down and try to research people I don't know.

Helmets are welcome. Be sure to use one that doesn't block your sight.

Always carry "in case of emergency" numbers with you in your pack.
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This is always different, depending on the day's weather and the people on the hike. We will hike up somewhere on Red Spring and go from there. Depending on weather, we try to stay in the shade or get more or less wind. You know Vegas. Whatever. I learned these places and routes over the last 12 years from Rick W, John G, Bob and Jamie, and Tracy.

This hike is similar to the Grand Staircase in elevation gain, but might require a bit more technique in some places. The exact route is determined the day of the hike by the weather conditions and hikers going, among other things.

The view from the top of this rock is amazing. There's a pretty good view of the entire Calico Basin and the surrounding rocks as well as a look into the city to remind you that you're not very far away. You can also see over the 13-mile loop into the signature part of Red Rock Canyon.

As always, we'll keep an eye out for any wildlife to be seen along the way. In this area, there are many different animals like chuckwallas, red tailed hawks, ring tailed cat, and roadrunners, and the odd tarantula.

Not for beginners or those afraid of heights or tight spaces. There are a few places that require intermediate scrambling skills and there is some exposure. You must be able to pull your body weight up and lower yourself down using your arms.

No guests will be allowed without my prior approval.

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YOU MUST BE ON THE "GOING" LIST IN ORDER TO GO ON THIS HIKE. CRASHING WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

We'll meet at the Red Springs Parking Lot in Calico Basin. To get there, just head west on Charleston towards the park and make a right turn onto the well-marked Calico Basin turnoff. It's 2 miles BEFORE the Park entrance. Follow the road down to the Red Springs parking lot.

Frequently asked questions. ( https://www.meetup.com/VegasHikers/pages/Frequently_Asked_Questions/ )

Distance: ~ 2 miles round trip approximately

Elevation gain: ~ 1050 ft.

High point: 4232

Low point: 3604

Difficulty: moderate

Pace: ~ 1 mph.

Children: no.

Dogs: no.

Poles: no
Bring: At LEAST one liter of water. Snacks if you want.

Please note the following:

• Meetup organizers are not tour guides and are not 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 and/or attending this Meetup 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.