What we’re about
WELCOME!
VegasHikers is the premier hiking group in the Desert Southwest! We take more hikes to more places and have the friendliest, most welcoming organizers of any group around. We feature hikes for all skill levels, road trips, camping, and social gatherings. We have events at a huge variety of times, places, and days. We even hike at night! With dozens of organizers and an average of more than an event a day, you're sure to find activities to suit your fancy.
KNOW YOUR LIMITS.
Our organizers are not tour guides, we're not rangers. Going out with us is the same as going out with a few friends. Expect the same risks, take the same precautions. As organizers, we will do our best to give accurate descriptions of the hikes we post. If you're a beginning hiker, a hike's elevation and distance may not mean much to you. Likewise, difficulty ratings are subjective, and a hike that is "easy" to one person may be "moderate" to another. Err on the side of caution. You're much better off going on a hike that's too easy for you than a hike that's too hard or too dangerous for you. As you go on more hikes with us, you'll become more familiar with our ratings and our descriptions, and you'll learn more about your own limits. Ultimately, it's up to you to keep yourself safe out there. You're an adult. Hike within your abilities.
DUES/FEES
There are no membership dues to be a part of this group. It does take money to pay for this site, fill up first aid kits, and keep organizers prepared, so we gladly take donations any time they're offered.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Our group can be defined by five terms, which help guide every decision we make. They are as follows:
- All are welcome
- We hike together
- We come prepared
- We're all adults
- We appreciate the outdoors
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Natural Selection (Unnamed Route F)Needs location
SOO'S 600TH HIKE IS SEPTEMBER 28, 2025!
REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGN UP - NO EXCEPTIONS
• You must have hiked with me on a Tier 4 hike.
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• YOU MUST SIGN A WRITTEN WAIVER TO ATTEND THIS HIKE. The link to the written waiver is here:
http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/written-waiver.pdfYou will not be moved to the "going" list without providing a signed waiver to the email address on the waiver.
If you have already provided one to me, you do not need to provide another one.
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HIKE DESCRIPTION
This route is formerly known as Unnamed Route F. It's a new route that has lots of new places and obstacles. We'll start out on some familiar routes, but quickly divert to less familiar areas, which include some hidden slots and at least one new passage and a lot of new obstacles. We'll pass some well-known landmarks and return along some more unfamiliar routes.
There's not a lot of exposure on this route, but there's a lot of technical scrambling. You'll need to be able to lift yourself up and lower yourself down using your arms.
Because this area is less traveled, there is a greater chance of seeing some wildlife. So far, though, I haven't seen much in this area, except small lizards and birds. But I'm always hopeful. Check out the wildlife gallery for pictures of wildlife I've seen.
• Helmets are always welcome. Be sure to use one that doesn't block your sight.
• Always carry "in case of emergency" numbers with you.
• No guests will be allowed without my prior approval.
YOU MUST BE ON THE "GOING" LIST IN ORDER TO GO ON THIS HIKE. CRASHING WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.
STATS
Distance - 4.25 miles
Overall Elevation Gain - 1200ft.
Lowest point on the route: 3608
Highest point on the route: 4411
Pace: less than 1 mile per hourINFORMATION LINKS
DOUBLE DIAMOND PINS
Scrambling Tiers
Passages
Pin Program
