Red Springs Peak Loop - easiER

VegasHikers 20th Anniversary Picnic and Camp

REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGN UP - NO EXCEPTIONS

• You must have done one of my Tier 2 or higher hikes or be able to describe your scrambling experience or have a "SCRAMBLING SKILLS" pin from a VegasHikers Organizer.

AND

• YOU MUST SIGN A WRITTEN WAIVER TO ATTEND THIS HIKE. The link to the written waiver is here:
http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/written-waiver.pdf

You will not be moved to the "going" list without providing a signed waiver by email to the email address on the waiver.

If you have already provided one to me, you do not need to provide another one.

Rick W's Hiking Page

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HIKE DESCRIPTION

Climb the opposite side of the Grand Staircase for a change. This hike starts at Red Springs and goes around to the opposite side before beginning it's climb to the top. Along the way there's a wash that's home to a lot of wildlife. The climb has a lot of different colors and rock formations that aren't available on the other side. We'll go past "the keyhole" and stop at "suntan rock."

I first learned this hike from Gary W. It is more difficult than Grand Staircase. Because of the hike around the rock, there is more distance on this hike. There's a little more elevation gain also. There's a lot more use of hands to move forward with this hike. There's tight places to squeeze through and a few areas where crawling might be necessary. The return is down the ridge and back down to the parking lot. Scrambling will be necessary on some portions of the return down as well.
http://richardwaltjen.com/galleries-2/animal-gallery/

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

• Always carry "in case of emergency" numbers with you.

• 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.

Meet location will be sent on by message or text on the night before the hike.

STATS
• Distance: ~ 2.5 miles loop.
• Elevation gain: ~ 800 ft.
• High point: 4350
• Low point: 3600
• Difficulty: moderate
• Pace: ~ 1 Miles Per Hour
• Children: no.
• Dogs: no.
• Time: 3 hours max.

INFORMATION LINKS

Scrambling Tiers
http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/rickw-scrambling-tiers.pdf

Passages

Pin Program
http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Pin-Collection.pdf