Hidden Valley Loop
Details
This is going to be Anneliese's 1000th hike. If you can't make the hike, the celebration will be after the hike.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGN UP-NO EXCEPTIONS
• 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 address on the waiver.
If you have already provided one to me, you do not need to provide another one.
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• You must have done one of my Tier 2 or higher hikes or be able to describe your scrambling experience (places and people). I’m not interested in the trail hikes you’ve done. If you have a "SCRAMBLING SKILLS" pin from a VegasHikers Organizer, then you can go on this hike.
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HIKE DESCRIPTION
There's a large sandy area in the heart of the Calico Hills. It's flat and guarded by rocks from all sides. Many routes pass right through it. Except for the footprints and the red color, it can look like the moon. On this hike we'll take a different path up to it and then return through some well-known trails.
For this route there are many obstacles to challenge you. The climb up will get your heart pumping. You'll squeeze through a crack in the rocks and climb up a vertical slab along with many other obstacles.
There are lots of rock formations to see and admire on this route. I've seen tortoises and roadrunners and chuckwallas along this route, so we'll be keeping an eye out for any of them and other animals. Check out my wildlife gallery for some of my favorite pictures of animals I've seen.
http://richardwaltjen.com/galleries-2/animal-gallery/
This hike is not for beginners. There are many places that require intermediate scrambling skills. You must be able to pull your body weight up and lower yourself down using your arms. If you have a fear of tight spaces or heights, don't sign up for this hike.
• 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.
PASSAGES
• Jelly Cave
STATS
• Distance: ~ 2.5 miles loop.
• Elevation gain: ~ 900 ft.
• High point: 4450
• Low point: 3600
• Difficulty: moderate
• Pace: ~ 1 Miles Per Hour
• Children: no.
• Dogs: no.
• Time: 3 hours max.
• Bring: At least two liters of water. Snacks
INFORMATION LINKS
Scrambling Tiers
http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/rickw-scrambling-tiers.pdf
Pin Program
http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Pin-Collection.pdf
Hidden Valley Loop