👑Mt. Charleston Triple Crown: Lee, Charleston & Griffith Peaks
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•Event is full, & RSVPs are closed•
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Three summits, one big mountain day. We’ll visit Lee Peak, continue to Charleston Peak, then cross over to Griffith Peak before descending South Loop. This strenuous, high-altitude traverse is for currently fit hikers comfortable with a long day and sustained elevation gain.
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📈HIKE STATs:
• Trailhead: tbd
• Distance: ≈19 miles
• Elevation gain: ≈5,500 ft
• Pace: strong & sustainable
• Strenuosity: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Time: ≈12 hours
• Charleston weather forecast
🎒GEAR:
- Hiking boots or trail shoes are required
- Trekking poles are optional but very helpful
- 2-3L of water, sun protection, snacks & electrolytes
- Carry a windbreaker or rain layer, 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 & on the Going list to attend.
🚙MEETUP/CARPOOL LOCATION:
Meet in Santa Fe Casino East parking garage, 3rd floor, turn RIGHT, then right again, go halfway back, Section 3C. We'll carpool to the trailhead. 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. ··🥾··
