Calico Tanks Peak - New Route

REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGN UP - NO EXCEPTIONS

• You must have done one of my Tier 3 or higher hikes with me OR, you must have a "Scrambling Skills" pins 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 to the email address on the waiver.

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

Rick W's Hiking Page

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HIKE DESCRIPTION

This hike goes to the peak above the Calico Tanks. It's another common destination in the Park, but not as common as some others. The view from the peak is wider than from the tanks. You can see more of the rocks and more of the city. We'll be taking a less common route along the way. It's a fun scramble with lots of large boulders and ledges and walls to climb. I've been lucky enough to see some big lizards on this route and I've heard of one sighting of a bobcat on this route (but I don't expect to see any cats).

On this hike we will climb up from Ash creek along what I call the double alternate route up to the Calico Tanks. We will then climb from there up to the peak. We'll rest at the top and take in the view and then we'll return via "Jack's crack." This is a somewhat technical route, both up and down, so it will require scrambling experience.

We've seen a lot of wildlife in this area, including a coyote, a tortoise, and a gila monster. Take a look at my wildlife gallery for some of my favorite pictures of animals I've seen.
http://richardwaltjen.com/galleries-2/animal-gallery/

Not for beginners or those afraid of heights. There are many places that require advanced scrambling skills and there is some exposure. You must be able to pull your body weight up and lower yourself down using your arms.

• 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.

STATS
Distance: ~ 5 miles loop.
Elevation gain: ~ 1800 ft.
High point: ~ 4930
Low point: ~ 3700 ft.
Difficulty: moderate - difficult (Class 3-4 scrambling, elevation gain)
Pace: ~ 2 Miles Per Hour.
Children: no.
Dogs: no.
Time: 3.5 hours max.
Bring: At least two liters of water. Snacks.
Scrambling Tiers

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