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
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Lone Mountain Loop and Trivia Night at Aces and Ales
Lone Mountain Park, 4445 N Jensen St, Las Vegas, NV, USDon't let the early sunset keep you indoors. Keep up your fitness and have fun! Let's take a hike around Lone Mountain, then head over to Aces and Ales for "Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night".
This will be an easy, moderately paced hike. We will do 2 loops clockwise around the mountain. We start promptly at 5pm so please arrive 5-10 minutes before. If you can’t make it in time for the first loop, we are usually circling back to start the second loop around 5:45 PM. The trail is flat with little elevation. Please don't worry about your speed on the hike. The pace is social. The route is a loop so you can't get lost. There is some lighting in the area, but please bring a flashlight or headlamp for safety.
After the hike, most of us we will attend a Trivia Night. Please don't worry about being "good at trivia". The questions are very diverse so anyone can have the answers. The most important thing is we are here to have fun!
Meeting Locations:
The hike is at Lone Mountain Discovery Park. There are many places to park your vehicle so it can be a bit confusing. We will meet at the parking lot just south of the equestrian center. The entrance is at the intersection of Jensen St. and Helena Ave.
- Please take a look at the photos section of this event. I have uploaded a map with a red line around the parking lot where we will meet.
- If you are using the Meetup app on your phone, there is a Location section that opens the map on your phone. That should direct you to the correct meeting location.
Trivia night is at Aces and Ales, 2801 N Tenaya Way, Las Vegas.
- Nearest major cross streets are Cheyenne and Tenaya.
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If you can't make the 5PM start time, you should be able to catch up to us at 5:45PM. At that time we should be passing the original meeting location, so you can join us for the second lap. If you plan to meet at this time, please let me know by message or in the comments so we can look for you.
Distance: About 4.5-5 miles (2 loops)
Elevation gain: around 150 feet
Exposure: None
Speed: About 3 mph
Time: About 1.5 hours for the hike. Trivia night is from 7PM to 9PM.
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.19 attendees
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