Scout Canyon Loop (Lee Canyon Rd, new route, no peaks)

Please read the entire hike description. New participants will be required to sign a Waiver similar to the Disclaimer below.

Questions? text Jim at 702-515-9824

📌 This new route goes up the Lower Bristlecone Trail to a junction with the Bonanza Trail, continues up several switchbacks to a saddle at the ridgeline, and proceeds north. This portion of the Bonanza Trail has breathtaking views of McFarland Peak in one direction and Charleston Peak in the other.

We will then descend on a different seldom used ridgeline to the South Sister Saddle with views of the Mack's, Sister's and Mummy peaks; and continue down a short steep section to a very peaceful and gentle trail in the woods. From there, we walk through the Old Mill picnic area where we will have one or more cars staged to shuttle drivers to retrieve their vehicles from Lower Bristlecone TH.

HIKE QUICK STATS:

• Trailhead: Lower Bristlecone & Old Mill picnic area
• Distance: 6.8 miles
• Elevation Gain: 1,450 feet
• Altitude: between 8,450 – 9,900 feet
• Difficulty: moderately strenuous
• Pace: slow to moderate
• Class: 1
• Exposure: None
• Duration: 5.5 hours (4.0 hrs hiking, 1.5 hrs driving)

GEAR:

• Hiking boots or trail shoes are required
• Trekking poles are optional but very helpful
• 2-3L of water, sun protection, snacks & electrolytes
• Carry a windbreaker, warm gloves and hat when hiking in the Mt Charleston area

MEETUP:

• No guests, children/minors, canines, or event crashers please!
• All attendees must be members of VegasHikers. Signing up only takes a couple of minutes, and it's FREE.

CARPOOL INFORMATION:

• There is limited parking at Mt Charleston so carpooling is mandatory.
• Each passenger is asked to pay their driver $5
• Please arrive 10 minutes early; we leave at 8am

Meet in Santa Fe Casino East parking garage 3rd floor, turn left, section 3F. There are two garages; one is visible from Hwy 95 (that is the wrong garage); the other is closer to the intersection of Lone Mtn Road and Rancho (that is the correct garage).

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•• Disclaimer ••
Please be aware that your Meetup organizers are not tour guides and are not park 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.