Training Hike: North Loop Trail to Cockscomb Ridge & Burn Tree

The purpose of this hike is to "keep the band together" and continue training. Many alumni of the Charleston Series have epic trips coming up such as Big Pine Lakes, Telescope Peak and Grand Canyon.

Please read the entire hike description.

Questions or Comments? Text Jim at 702-515-9824

Please provide a separate answer to each question when you RSVP:
Q1. Did you read the entire hike description?
Q2. What is your cell number?
Q3. What are you training for?
Please respond in this format:
1. Yes, 2. xxx-xxx-xxxx, 3. Name of hike or other reason

📌 This hike will go up North Loop Trail to Raintree, down to The Junction, take a short detour to enjoy the view at Cockscomb Ridge, and then continue up the NLT to Burn Tree. The return route will have a significant ascent from The Junction to Raintree; and then either take us down NLT, Wildhorse or Deer Creek.

Many of the statistics below (distance, elevation gain, duration) are estimates.

HIKE STATISTICS:

• Trailhead: Wildhorse
• Distance: 8.5 miles
• Summit: N/A
• Elevation Gain: 2,700 feet
• Altitude: Between 8,437 – 10,000 feet
• Difficulty: Very Strenuous
• Class: All Class 1 trail
• Exposure: None
• Pace: Slow to Moderate ⁞ Conversational
• Duration: 7.5 hours (includes driving)

GEAR:

• Hiking boots or trail shoes are required
• Trekking poles and gloves are recommended
• 2-3L of water, sun protection, snacks & electrolytes
• Carry a windbreaker, warm gloves, and hat when hiking in the Mt Charleston area
• Carry rain gear during monsoon season

OTHER:

• No guests, children, pets, or event crashers.
• Everyone starts on the Waitlist. You must be on the Going list to attend.

MEETUP/CARPOOL LOCATION:
Please arrive by 6:50am; we leave at 7:00am. Meet in Santa Fe Casino East parking garage, go up ramp to 3rd floor, turn RIGHT, then right again, go half-way back toward the east facing wall, park in Section 3C. Each passenger is asked to pay their driver $5 for gas.

There is limited parking at Mt Charleston trailheads, so carpooling is mandatory!

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Tentative Schedule:
9/7 - Scrambling Skills - Beginner Level
9/9 - Mummy Mtn (Founder's)
9/12 - Training Hike: North Loop Trail
9/15 - Scrambling Skills - Advanced Beginner Level
9/18-20 - Big Pine Lakes (CA) - this event is full
9/26 - South Loop Trail Fall Colors (Liz' group Telescope Peak)
10/3 - Grand Canyon (AZ) - this event is full
10/10 - Candy Cliffs / Yant Flats (UT)
10/17 - Scrambling Skills - Beginner Level
10/24 - Scrambling Skills - Advanced Beginner Level
10/31 - Scrambling Skills - Beginner Intermediate Level
11/7 - Scrambling Skills - Intermediate Level

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.