Kraft Mt. Peak

This hike is open to anybody who has done a Tier 2 or higher hike. Sign up is through the wait list. You must indicated that you have read the entire hike description by answering the question asked when signing up for the hike.

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This hike is a Blue Tier/Tier 3 hike on my Scrambling Tiers (http://files.meetup.com/216740/rickw%20scrambling%20tiers-colors.pdf) list.

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

Always carry "in case of emergency" numbers with you during the hike.

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The view from the top of Kraft Mountain is excellent. It's a better look into the park than some of the other peaks in the Calico Hills. It's also a better look into the Vegas Valley. Along the way we'll see many different colors of rocks with different formations and patterns like stripes and polka dots.

This hike does not go up the front face of Kraft Mountain. We'll be taking a lower angle route that winds up to the top. Then we'll return on the back side. The return route features a narrow slot and some obstacles that have a little exposure.

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. See the list of pre-requisite hikes below to determine if you are up to this hike.

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. Details means a description of the climbing you've done and the people you did it with.

No guests will be allowed without my prior approval.

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

We'll be starting out at the Kraft Mt. trail head. To get to the trail head take Charleston out to the Calico Basin turnoff and follow the paved road, past the Red Springs parking area, all the way to the end of the road.

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

Distance: ~ 3 miles loop.

Elevation gain: ~ 1000 ft.

High point: 4695

Low point: 3700

Difficulty: moderate - difficult

Pace: ~ 2 Miles Per Hour.

Children: no.

Dogs: no.

Time: 3.5 hours max.

Bring: At least two liters of water. Snacks.

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.