Inside Track

We have to leave early on this hike or risk getting cut off from Red Rock due to another one of those charity walks.

CELEBRATE THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF VEGASHIKERS

REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGN UP - NO EXCEPTIONS

• You must have done one of my Tier 3 or higher hikes with me OR, you must 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 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

On July 3, 2017, we did the Hidden Valley Loop hike that took a significantly different route than the original. There were a lot of new obstacles that were more challenging. I've turned this route into the "Inside Track" because it's on the inside of the original loop.

Many of the obstacles have no name, so I can't name them here, but the challenges are fun. We'll take a different route back to the trail head than the original loop also, just to add to the fun.

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/

• 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 by text or message on the day prior to the hike.

PASSAGES:
• Condo
• Jelly Cave
• Snake Hole (optional)

STATS
• Distance: ~ 3 miles loop.
• Elevation gain: ~ 1000
• High point: 4545
• Low point: 3650
• Difficulty: moderate – difficult
• Pace: ~ 1 Miles Per Hour.
• Children: no.
• Dogs: no.
• Time: 3.5 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

Passages
http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Passages.pdf

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