Red Spring - Going Somewhere

CELEBRATE THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF VEGASHIKERS

Be prepared for hot weather. We will take multiple breaks for water.

Join me for a moderately intensive scramble (mostly class 3) "Going Somewhere" on Red Spring Peak. This is a scramble, not a trail hike, and we don't have a route planned, we don't plan on going fast, but will be taking extra short breaks. It's usually a different route each time since I forget where I went last time. If you need to know where we're heading, like to be out front and have little patience for slow hikers, this is not the scramble you're looking for. You do, however, need to be able to stay with the group and not unnecessarily slow progress by taking photos or phone calls.

Might take as long as two hours, doubt if I'll last for 3, so I will post as 2.5 hours. There is no prescribed route for this scramble and it is usually different each time since that makes the organizer happy.

If you do not have your experience listed in your profile AND you haven't hiked with me before, please private message me on my phone with your experience level prior to signing up for this hike.

Hike: Red Spring Peak

Trailhead: Red Spring Park parking lot

Distance: could be 1.9 miles, more or less

Elevation gain: 730 feet

Elevation peak: 4,304 feet

Time: 2-3 hours (posted as 2.5 hours)

Class: 3 (requires using hands to help raise or lower yourself)

Pace: Slow

Children/Dogs: No

You will need at least 2 liters of water 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.

Sticky soled approach shoes are highly recommended.

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 waiver of liability which I will provide at the meetup location. If you are unwilling to provide me this waiver of liability 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.