Red Spring - Intermediate Beginner Scramble

CELEBRATE THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF VEGASHIKERS

A scramble I try to post each week for those who would like to see if they can climb in the beautiful sandstone of Red Spring Peak. Beginners who successfully complete this whole route two times and complete two or more Red Spring, Seal Head, Kraft or Calico hikes with me are eligible to receive the Vegas Hikers Scrambling Skills pin.

More experienced scramblers are welcome, but this route is geared for intermediate beginners or adventurous first-time scramblers. We may skip some of the west side of the route if we are progressing slowly and will take the hike beyond the 2 1/2 hour allotment.

You should bring at least 1 liter of water, a light snack for the peak, sunscreen, hat/sunglasses, gloves for hot rocks, etc. Dress for the weather; light layers are best for cold days. Sticky soled shoes are best for climbing on sandstone.

Hike: Red Spring Peak - Intermediate Beginner Level
Trailhead: Red Spring Park parking lot
Distance: could be 1.8 miles, more or less
Elevation gain: 840 feet
Elevation peak: 4,304 feet
Time: 2 hours (+/-)
Class: 3 (requires using hands to help raise or lower yourself)
Pace: SLOW / Moderate with short breaks as required
Children/Dogs: No

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 try to always carry a Spot GEN3 emergency notification device on my hikes to get help in the shortest amount of time in the event of any emergency requiring SAR or medical help, even without cell or data cell phone coverage.

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.