IKE*s PEAK 4.7 mile (southwest) 2~groups
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## 🥾 Weekend Afternoon Series: Ike’s Peak Ridgeline Hike
Escape the concrete and join us for a perfect afternoon on the ridge! If you are looking for a welcoming crew, panoramic desert views, and a solid outdoor workout without intense rock scrambling, this is your hike.
We are a "no hiker left behind" community. Whether you are coming alone to meet new friends or bringing a buddy, you will find a great pace and friendly conversation to kick off your weekend afternoon.
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🌟 Why You’ll Love This Hike
- The Reward: An incredible sweeping view from top of Ike's Peak looking north to Summerlin and Lone Mountain, east to the Las Vegas Strip or back toward the southwest valley and Rhodes Ranch.
- The Trail: A fun, varied 4.7-mile intermediate route with 650 feet of elevation gain. We use an old mining road before hitting a scenic mountain ridge trail.
- The Smart Window: We roll out at 1:00 PM—strategically timed to hike as the sun's intense midday UV levels drop (targeting a UV index of 4 or lower) for a much more comfortable, sun-safe trek.
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## ⏱️ Quick Details
- Start Time: 1:00 PM (more than 5 minutes late? -- spot us walking up the hill.)
- Difficulty: Intermediate - relatively easy for seasoned hikers, a fun challenge for beginners—no scrambling required.
- Distance/Time: ~4.7 miles (about 2.5 to 3 hours via ridgeline trail & return via Good Call Loop).
- Pace: Social and steady. We share the trail with advanced mountain bikers, so we stay aware and hike together.
- 🐾 Dogs: Well-behaved, leashed trail pups are welcome!
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## 🎒 What to Bring & Safety Rules
- Footwear: HIKING SHOES REQUIRED. No tennis shoes or sneakers allowed. The ridge trail, often over lava rock terrain, requires solid traction for your safety.
- Hydration/Snacks: Recommend 1.5–2 liters of water and light trail snack.
- Vibe Check: Friendly chat is highly encouraged! To keep our community inclusive and relaxed, we have a strict no national politics or religion policy.
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## 🚗 Location, Parking & Directions
- GPS Pin: 📍 Google Maps Parking Link (Coordinates: 36.0534, -118.444)
- Reference Address: 10000 Cougar Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89178 (For GPS framing only—street parking available on the first two blocks of Cougar Ave).
- Meeting Spot: We park along Cougar Avenue and Todd Allen Creek Street. Do not park near the flood control basin dam.
Driving Directions:
- Head South on Fort Apache Rd past Warm Springs and Rhodes Ranch.
- Turn right (West) onto Ford Avenue (by Forbuss Elementary).
- At end of Ford, turn right (North) on Reynolds Spring Rd, then a quick left onto Cougar Avenue.
(Coming from Henderson? Take Blue Diamond Rd/H-160 West, exit north on Ft. Apache, and turn left on Ford Ave).
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## 🔗 Join the New Platform!
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👉 Join our Summerlin+ and Las Vegas Outdoors group on AdventureFrens!
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Note: Most RSVPs come through a larger cross-posted group on Meetup. If the weekend weather forecast takes a turn for the worse, the hike will automatically be shifted to Sunday at 1:00 PM.
## 🔗 Links
recent photos 2026 2025 to 2020 • Hourly Weather + UV (sun) • SW hike maps
Ike's Peak mountain biking • Summerlin+ LV Outdoors • SW Las Vegas
Parking • REQUIRED READING (legal info, etc.) • Poplinks / Streaming
Las Vegas weather and by month • 10-day forecast • historical averages