Calico Tanks Tour

REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGN UP - NO EXCEPTIONS

• You must have done one of my Tier 3 or higher hikes with me or have 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.

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HIKE DESCRIPTION

Calico Tank is a very popular destination in the park. A large pool of water this high up in the rocks is unusual and fun to visit. But there are more tanks further up in the rocks. This is a hike to all of the Calico Tanks, including the Upper Calico Tanks.

We'll start out along the normal trails, but we'll diverge onto a new route that I'm calling the "express." It will take us up to the Upper Calico Tanks where we can also view some of the city and the surrounding rocks. Some of the tanks will have water and some will be dry, but we'll visit them all.

After visiting the Upper Tanks, we'll take another route down to the Calico Tanks. After a quick visit we'll head back down using another new route that features "the drain." The drain is a deep slot that will require advanced scrambling skills. It has exposure, so if you're afraid of heights, don't sign up.

Of course we’ll always be on the lookout for any wildlife. Along this route I’ve seen lots of Chuckwallas, a few tortoises, snakes, and spiders, too.

• 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.

STATS
• Distance: ~ 3.5 miles loop.
• Elevation gain: ~
• High point:
• Low point: 3700
• Difficulty: moderate – difficult
• Pace: ~ 1 Miles Per Hour.
• Children: no.
• Dogs: no.
• Time: 5 hours max.
• Bring: At least two liters of water. Snacks.

INFORMATIONAL 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