Juniper Peak

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 is one of the classic hikes in Red Rock with a little bit of everything: desert trail, boulder scrambling, steep scree, sandstone slabs, a rabbit hole, and class 3 climbing with minor exposure. It is exhausting with considerable elevation gain but the summit views are spectacular and worth the effort.

This hike is cross-posted with the 52 Peak Club/Founder's Deck.

STATISTICS:
Trailhead: Oak Creek (inside the scenic loop)
Distance: 7 miles
Elevation Gain: 2,200 feet
Summit: 6,109 feet
Difficulty: 3, very strenuous
Class: 2 and 3
Exposure: some
Duration: 7 hours
Pace: slow to moderate
Gear:
approach shoes - recommended
trekking poles - optional
gloves - recommended

No pets or children. You must be on the Going list to attend.
All attendees must be members of VegasHikers. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up & it's FREE.

When you RSVP, 2 separate answers are required:
Q1. During the hike, do you agree to stay behind the Host and follow the same route as the Host?
Q2. What is your cell number?
Please respond in this format: 1. Yes, 2. xxx-xxx-xxxx

We'll meet in the Red Rock Casino West parking garage, 3rd floor, turn left, northwest corner, section 3D where we will form carpools for the drive to the trailhead.

If you have a Red Rock or National Park pass, please bring it along with photo ID.

A "Scrambling Skills" pin is available to anyone who completes at least one each of Beginner Level, Advanced Beginner Level, Beginner Intermediate Level, and Intermediate Level "Scrambling Skills" hikes.

This hike is in the Red Rock Canyon scenic loop area and is deemed an intermediate level scramble for the purposes of the Scrambling Skills pin.

Scrambling is not hiking; it is climbing up, down, over, under, around and through rocks. If you are new to scrambling, you will learn about different techniques, terminology, gear and safety; all while being amongst the most amazing people and scenery in Las Vegas. Scrambling is challenging and FUN for anyone who enjoys adventure and doesn't mind a few scratches or bruises along the way.

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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 can not 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.