Blue Diamond Experience

Before You Join Us
To help us get everyone on the trail safely and efficiently, please complete the VegasHikers participant waiver before the hike. Completing it in advance speeds up check-in so we can spend less time on paperwork and more time enjoying the trail. Click to open➡️Participant Waiver
and email it to the address listed!

If you've already completed a participant waiver with me, even better; there's nothing else you need to do.

📌Our hike - A long-distance hike (21 miles) through the Blue Diamond Cottonwood Valley Trail System.

With Red Rock Canyon as our backdrop, we’ll begin at Landmine Loop (N) and make our way through a network of trails featuring a rust graveyard, Joshua and Juniper trees, burros, and even a rubber ducky tree—making this a memorable trail experience.

We’ll return via Landmine Loop (S) and finish with a well-earned meal at Cottonwood Station Eatery in Blue Diamond, NV.

These trails are also popular with mountain bikers. Stay aware, communicate, and give them the right-of-way when you encounter them on the trail.

HIKE QUICK STATS (estimates):
Distance: 21 miles
Elevation Gain: 2,800 feet
Difficulty: Class 1 trail but very strenuous due to distance
Duration: 11 hours, including hiking, driving, and dining

📌Instead of tailgating after the hike, we'll eat at Cottonwood Station Eatery, so remember to bring money.

GEAR:

• Hiking boots or trail shoes are required
• Trekking poles are optional but very helpful
• 2-3L of water, sun protection, snacks & electrolytes

Everything I Need Before I Arrive
We will meet in the northwest parking garage on the 4th floor in section 4D at Red Rock Hotel & Casino.
Directions: From Hwy 215, take the exit for Red Rock Hotel & Casino, go east and take the first right turn, and it will lead you to the proper parking garage.

Cottonwood Station Eatery
http://www.cottonwoodstationeatery.com/

Must have a current profile photo. Everyone starts on the waitlist.

Any questions about this event that are not listed here, please contact me for a faster reply (not in the comment section, as I will not answer)
Paul's Cell: 702-628-0454

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