VegasHikers

## Details

We will take the mountaineers route up, stop by the tunnels, head to the peak via a newer fun scramble and then head back down the mountaineers route.

PLEASE MAKE NOTE:
The folks living on the west side will leave from Mathnasium in the Vista Commons parking lot at 7am.

Hike: Frenchman Mountain — Mountaineers route
Trailhead: End of Bonanza Road
Distance: 4 miles — round trip
Elevation gain: 2,100 feet
Elevation peak: 4,052 feet
Difficulty: 3

Please be aware that your Meetup organizers are not tour guides and are not park/BLM 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.

Fun! We’ll go up and around on Red Spring — you must have scrambling experience. Everyone signs up to a wait list.

You MUST indicate that you read the entire hike description by ANSWERING the question that pops up when signing up. If you have a recent "no show", then you'll have to wait until the day of the hike to see if there's room for you. If I don't know you or if I can't determine your scrambling experience from your profile, then be prepared to detail your SCRAMBLING experience in a PRIVATE message to me. Details means a description of the climbing you've done and the people you did it with, and how long ago. If you do not do this, you will not go. So if you find yourself in a not going list, please look back to see if you've forgotten anything. It's too difficult and time consuming for me to track down and try to research people I don't know.

Helmets are welcome. Be sure to use one that doesn't block your sight.

Always carry "in case of emergency" numbers with you in your pack.
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This is always different, depending on the day's weather and the people on the hike. We will hike up somewhere on Red Spring and go from there. Depending on weather, we try to stay in the shade or get more or less wind. You know Vegas. Whatever. I learned these places and routes over the last 11 years from Rick W, John G, Tracy, and Bob and Jamie.

This hike is similar to the Grand Staircase in elevation gain, but might require a bit more technique in some places. The exact route is determined the day of the hike by the weather conditions and hikers going, among other things.

The view from the top of this rock is amazing. There's a pretty good view of the entire Calico Basin and the surrounding rocks as well as a look into the city to remind you that you're not very far away. You can also see over the 13-mile loop into the signature part of Red Rock Canyon.

As always, we'll keep an eye out for any wildlife to be seen along the way. In this area, there are many different animals like chuckwallas, red tailed hawks, ring tailed cat, and roadrunners, and the odd tarantula.

Not for beginners or those afraid of heights or tight spaces. There are a few places that require intermediate scrambling skills and there is some exposure. You must be able to pull your body weight up and lower yourself down using your arms.

No guests will be allowed without my prior approval.

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YOU MUST BE ON THE "GOING" LIST IN ORDER TO GO ON THIS HIKE. CRASHING WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

We'll meet at the Red Springs Parking Lot in Calico Basin. To get there, just head west on Charleston towards the park and make a right turn onto the well-marked Calico Basin turnoff. It's 2 miles BEFORE the Park entrance. Follow the road down to the Red Springs parking lot.

Frequently asked questions. ( https://www.meetup.com/VegasHikers/pages/Frequently_Asked_Questions/ )

Distance: ~ 2 miles round trip approximately

Elevation gain: ~ 1050 ft.

High point: 4232

Low point: 3604

Difficulty: moderate

Pace: ~ 1 mph.

Children: no.

Dogs: no.

Poles: no
Bring: At LEAST one liter of water. Snacks if you want.

Please note the following:

• 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 and/or attending this Meetup 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.