Bridge Mtn *** need strong 4WD HCV’s ***

Please read the entire hike description before you RSVP.

Questions or Comments: text Jim at 702-515-9824.

Please answer each question separately when you RSVP:
Q1. What is your cell number?
Q2. Do you have a strong 4WD HCV with 4 seatbelts, the ability to drive it on a very rugged road with boulders; and if yes, what is the make and model?
Please respond in this format: 1. xxx-xxx-xxxx, 2. No (or) Yes, Jeep Rubicon with skid plates, Toyota Tacoma, etc.

Hikers can only be added in conjunction with confirmed 4WD high clearance vehicles. Rocky Gap Road is in horrible condition and takes almost an hour driving it each way but saves 9 miles of hiking. Each rider must pay their driver $20 for the ride of their life!

📌 In my opinion, this is the best hike and scramble in Las Vegas. It is a serious climb for serious scramblers. The summit block is unique and magnificent. There are no ropes, but it is breathtaking and quite the adrenaline rush.

This event is cross-posted with 52 Peak Club Founder's Deck.

HIKE QUICK STATS:
Trailhead: Bridge Mtn trailhead at the crest of Rocky Gap Road
Distance: 7.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 2,270 feet
Summit: 6,940 feet
Class: 2, 3, 4
Exposure: Yes
Difficulty: 4, Very strenuous
Duration: 6.5 hours hiking + 2.5 hours driving
Pace: Moderate

Gear:
Approach shoes are required. I recommend starting with hiking boots and trekking poles for the trail portion, and then stashing them and changing into approach shoes when we reach the sandstone.

Everyone starts on the Waitlist. You must be on the Going list to attend.
Safety is the first priority of the hike. All hikers are expected to stay with the group, and to stay behind the leader and in front of the sweeper.

We'll meet in Red Rock Casino West parking garage, 3rd floor, turn left northwest corner section 3D to form carpools and caravan to the trailhead. Arrive 10 minutes early so we can leave by 6:00am.

If you have a Red Rock or National Park pass, please bring it along with photo ID.

A "Scrambling Skills" pin is available to anyone who completes at least one each of Beginner Level, Advanced Beginner Level, Beginner Intermediate Level and Intermediate Level "Scrambling Skills" hikes.
I consider this hike to be at least Advanced Intermediate Level.

Directions: from Hwy 215, take the exit for W Charleston Blvd and go east to the Red Rock Hotel & Casino. We will meet in the West garage (visible from Hwy 215) on the 3rd floor, turn left, go all the way back to the northwest corner of section 3D, and form carpools for the drive to the trailhead. If you have a Red Rock park pass, please bring it along with photo ID.

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Tentative Schedule:
10/24 - Scrambling Skills - Beginner Level for Experienced Hikers
10/31 - Scrambling Skills - Beginner Intermediate Level (Bridge Mtn Training: Turtlehead Jr & Calico Tank Peak II) - Founder's
11/7 - Scrambling Skills - Advanced Intermediate Level (Bridge Mtn, need 4WD HCV's) - Founder's
11/14 - Scrambling Skills - Intermediate Level (Imagination Trench)

*Lake Mead and Valley of Fire winter schedule is coming soon*

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.