ᨒ↟ Griffith Saddle ↟ᨒ

Please read the entire hike description.

• Questions or comments? Text Marcus at 702-813-5201

Please provide a separate answer to all 3 questions when you RSVP:
1️⃣. Did you read the entire hike description?
2️⃣. Unless I already have it, what's your cell #?
3️⃣. Do you understand that carpooling is required?
Please respond in this format:
1. Yes, 2. xxx-xxx-xxxx, 3. Yes

🌳This route follows the South Loop Trail to Griffith Saddle, where we’ll turn around and retrace our route back to the trailhead. While entirely Class 1, don’t mistake technically straightforward for easy — this is a high-elevation climb with significant gain that demands steady effort from start to finish.

📈HIKE STATs:

• Trailhead: Cathedral Rock
• Distance: 9.2 miles (out-&-back)
• Saddle: 10,470 ft
• Elevation gain: 2,800 ft
• Altitude: 7,670 ft – 10,470 ft
• Difficulty: Strenuous
• Class: All Class 1 trail
• Exposure: None
• Pace: Slow to Moderate ⁞ Conversational
• Duration: 5.25 hours (hike) + 35 mins to/from (driving)

🎒GEAR:

• Hiking boots or trail shoes are required
• Trekking poles are optional but very helpful
• Bring a headlamp — tested, working, & ready to use
• 2-3L of water, sun protection, snacks & electrolytes
• Carry a windbreaker, warm gloves, & appropriate headwear when hiking the Mt. Charleston area

🔆OTHER:

• No guests, children/minors, canines, or event crashers, please!
• Must be a VegasHikers member.
• All RSVPs initially go to the Wait List. Only participants moved to the Going list are confirmed to attend.

🚙MEETUP/CARPOOL LOCATION:
Please arrive by 2:10pm; we leave at 2:20pm. Meet in Santa Fe Casino East parking garage, 3rd floor, turn RIGHT, then right again, go halfway back, Section 3C. We will form carpools for the drive to the trailhead.

Parking is limited at Mt. Charleston trailheads, so carpooling is required. Please contribute toward your driver's fuel costs.

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ᯓ★ 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 in 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. ⋆🥾⋆