Grand Finale! Grand Circle Loop

This is the Finale! All VegasHikers members are welcome and encouraged to join us and help congratulate the hikers for their continued stamina and commitment for this series!

Please note: This hike is also part of the ongoing Trail Ready Series, where participants are now applying what they've learned during their training under real trail conditions. These are regular group hikes, open to all VegasHikers members.

Hike #8
This final hike of the Trail Ready Series will follow the Grand Circle inside the Red Rock Canyon Scenic Loop area. The route consists of Class 1 terrain with minimal elevation gain and no technical exposure, yet it remains a strenuous challenge due to its 11.5-mile distance. The group will maintain a steady, moderate pace, and participants should be prepared to keep up with the main team throughout the route. Everything you’ve learned and practiced throughout the Trail Ready Series comes together on this final hike — communication, awareness, pacing, and teamwork all play a role in completing the Grand Circle.

HIKE QUICK STATS:

• Trailhead: First Parking lot (inside the fee entrance)
• Distance: ≈11-12 miles
• Elevation gain: ≈300 ft
• Difficulty/pace: strenuous due to distance
• Class: 1
• Exposure: none
• Duration: ≈8 hours (includes driving & tailgating)
• No guests, children/minors, canines, or event crashers, please!
• All attendees must be members of VegasHikers. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up, and it's FREE.

GEAR:

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

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Everything I Need Before I Arrive
Please arrive between 6:30 and 6:45 am.

CARPOOLS:
We will meet at the Red Rock Hotel, West parking garage, 4th floor, section 4D, near the ramp to form carpools.
(You will be required to sign a waiver)

TAILGATE: (Tailgating is part of the event.)
When you sign up for this hike, you are signing up for the entire event, including the tailgate. Please plan accordingly. This is important for carpooling and event logistics, as transportation is arranged based on everyone participating in the full event.

At the end of the hike, a relaxed gathering where we enjoy drinks, food, and good conversation. This is an opportunity to connect with fellow hikers on a social level that often isn’t possible during the hike itself. Bring a camp chair!

MEETUP PROFILE: Your Meetup profile must include a current profile photo, and the name on your Meetup profile must match the name you use on your participant waiver. This is required so organizers can accurately verify attendance and participant records.

Any questions about this event that are not listed here, please contact me for a faster reply (not in the comment section):
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.