Blue Diamond Loop

Embark on an exciting route that begins on Shattered Glass, connecting to portions of Landmine Loop and traversing Black Velvet Road all the way to the Late Night Trailhead off Highway 160. From there, we’ll backtrack southeast to the well-known Rubber Ducky Trail, cross the historic Old Spanish Trail, and head back toward the town of Blue Diamond. This route is considered moderately strenuous, relatively flat, and covers approximately 10.5 miles.

HIKE QUICK STATS:

• Trailhead: Wheeler Camp Spring Parking lot
• Distance: ≈10.5 miles
• Elevation gain: ≈200ft
• Difficulty/pace: Moderately strenuous
• Class: 1
• Exposure: none
• Duration: ≈7 hours (includes driving + eating at Cottonwood Station afterwards)
• No guests, children/minors, canines, or event crashers, please!
• All attendees must be members of VegasHikers. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up, and it's FREE.

GEAR:

• Backpack
• Hiking boots or trail shoes are required
• Trekking poles are optional but very helpful
• 2L of water, sun protection, snacks & electrolytes

CARPOOLS:
We will meet at the Red Rock Hotel, West parking garage, 4th floor, section 4D, near the ramp to form carpools. From here, we'll caravan to the Wheeler Camp Spring Parking lot.

WEATHER INFO:
Check the current weather HERE to determine what to wear. Staying prepared starts with checking the weather—bring layers, sun protection, or rain gear accordingly.

If you are interested in this event, please follow the sign-up instructions below!

Everyone starts on the Waitlist.

NOTE: Everyone must RSVP first. If you have not hiked with me before, you must complete this WAIVER. Follow the highlighted instructions on the form & email it to address listed at the top. Only after both steps are complete will you be moved to the 'Going' list.

Got questions? Text Paul 702-628-0454

We are cross-posting with TRAIL READY: Blue Diamond Loop

There is a $5.00 event fee.
You may stay on VegasHikers to track your hike stats.
You may pay cash to me personally the day of the hike,
or Zelle using mrodonald@gmail.com. The institution must be the Trail Ready Program.

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.