Wednesday, August 21, 2019
September 2019 Hike List
The schedule includes hikes in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Lake Mead National Recreational Area, and the Spring Mountains. Meeting locations for hikes in any other areas will be specified in the hike description. You can locate detailed information on all locations at the AtBF blog and in a file at either the group site: https://groups.io/g/atbf website or the blogsite: www.aroundthebendfriends.com
IMPORTANT NOTE- Hike coordinators may not always be at either the early or primary assembly points. Participants will need to monitor the time and set up carpooling to the next meeting location or pickup point when that occurs. Although most of these situations are noted in the hike descriptions, others may occur that are not so noted. Times indicated for each hike are departure times and are strictly observed. Please pay attention to the difficulty ratings for each hike offered and do not attempt hikes that are beyond your abilities. Participants can find additional descriptions about hikes on the blog by clicking on the Hike Descriptions link and/or using the Search Box found at the top right of the blog. Members should also contact the coordinator if they have any concerns or questions about the hike. As two of our prime considerations on any hike are safety and enjoyment, it is important that each participant have the capability of completing any advertised hike at the pace published by the coordinator.
It is the responsibility of new members to prove their hiking ability, therefore, hikers new to our club must begin with one of the easy or easy to moderate hikes offered on the monthly schedule. After they have gained sufficient experience, have been able to assess their abilities relative to the group, and have had a chance to interact with our coordinators, they will be free to start moving up to more difficult hikes. New hikers who are guests of existing members may initially participate in other than easy or easy moderate hikes but must be accompanied by the existing member who will take responsibility for their safety if the situation demands.
Hike coordinators will have the right to reject any hiker, whether new to the club or an existing member, if they believe that such person’s participation would infringe on the ability of the group to conduct the hike as advertised or if overall safety becomes an issue. Questions regarding general information should be directed to club president John Ward at wardjohn1948@yahoo.com. Specific questions regarding hikes should be directed to the listed coordinator. Refer to the club roster for contact information.
Difficulty Levels-
Easy- Hikes of 3-4 miles or less with not more than 500 feet of gain, generally with only gradual
elevation gains on even surface trails. Easy to Moderate- Hikes ranging up to 5 miles and 500 to 700 feet of elevation gain with the potential for some minor trail irregularities.
Moderate- Hikes that have a maximum distance of 7 miles with 800-1000 feet of elevation gain.
Moderately Strenuous- Distances of up to 12 miles and/or 1400 to 2400 feet of elevation gain
involving less than 25 % of off-trail hiking such as boulder scrambling or bushwhacking.
Strenuous- Longer distances with elevation gain of 2500 to 3000 feet or shorter distances that
encompass significant off-trail sections not requiring additional safety equipment.
Monday, September 2, Mummy's Tummy: Strenuous, 12 miles, 4000 FT gain, 6 AM - We'll start at Trail Canyon then continue up the North Loop Trail to the scree slope. It is a long haul up the scree to the ridge where there is a trail that leads to the top. There will be Class II and III scrambling required just before the summit. Coordinator- David Hardy
Tuesday, September 3, Fletcher Peak Redemption: Strenuous, 7.5 miles, 2300’ vertical - Between bolts of lightning and bouts of misdirection (mea culpa) we never did make Fletcher Peak last month. Let’s remedy that. Think one giant CCW loop from the Cougar Ridge Trailhead: Mummy Springs, Raintree, Fletcher Peak, and Wild Horse Ridge. Depart the Santa Fe by 7 AM. Coordinator- Michael O’Connor
Wednesday, September 4, Upper Showgirl/Stepladder Shuttle: Moderate, 6-7 miles, negative elevation, 7:30 AM - Our saunter begins at the Juniper Trailhead on Angel Pass Place, the turn for Hilltop Campground off of Deer Creek Road, but we will leave a car/s at the Stepladder parking lot across from the Visitor Center. The first section of the trail winds in and out of the forest as we make our way over to the old Deer Creek Road. We continue down to Telephone Canyon to the remnants of the cabin where we take our break. Then we catch the trail that will connect to Stepladder which takes us down to the cars. Depart the Santa Fe at 7:30 AM. Coordinator- Lettie Gutierrez
Thursday, September 5, No Name Loop: Moderately Strenuous; 5.5 miles; 1000’ gain; 7:30 AM - A popular loop hike that begins at the Upper Bristlecone Trailhead, climbs one mile to the No Name Trail junction, and climbs a steep trail up to a saddle. From there, the hike routes through a beautiful old growth bristlecone forest to the Bonanza Trail junction where we will take our break. To return to the cars, we descend the switchbacks to connect with the Bristlecone Trail and hike 2.5 miles further down. Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for a 7:30 AM departure. Coordinator- Kay Blackwell
Saturday, September 7, MT Charleston Peak: Strenuous, 16.4 miles, 4900 FT gain, 5:30 AM - We'll make our approach from the North Loop Trail. TH- Trail Canyon. Coordinator- David Gray
Saturday, September 7, Lee Canyon/Champion Road Figure 8 Loop: Moderate; 5 miles; 850' gain; 8 AM - We'll begin at the Sawmill Trailhead and cross the road to take Champion Road up to Deer Creek Road. From there, drop down into the wash and follow the shaded wash all the way down to the narrows, a place where Lee Canyon wash has gorged a slot through rock. Our return will follow the trail back up to the trailhead passing a few antique cars. Pace according to participants. I'm not in a hurry. Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for an 8 AM departure. Coordinator- Kay Blackwell
Monday, September 9, South Loop de Loop: Moderate, 5 miles, 1200' elevation, 7:30 AM - We will begin at the Echo Trailhead taking that path over to the South Loop. Continuing up, we will turn onto an old abandoned road at the base of the steps. Our break will be at the top of the road's hill. After our break, we will continue around on the old road to circle the hilltop. It is an old burn area so there will be a few trees to avoid by bushwhacking. Then we will return the way we came on the South Loop. Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for a 7:30 AM departure. Coordinator- Lettie Gutierrez.
Thursday, September 12, Nuclear Loop: Moderately Strenuous; 5 miles; 1200’ gain; 7:30 AM - This loop hike begins at the Desert View Overlook on Deer Creek Road. After perusing the informational signs about the testing of the first nuclear bomb in the distant desert below, we will drop down a little known trail to the base of Champion Ridge. We bushwhack up to the top of the ridge and follow it along to the break area. The return climbs part of the old Deer Creek Road, follows the Orange Trail and climbs a certain ridge back up to the Overlook. Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for a 7:30 AM departure. Coordinator- Kay Blackwell
Friday, September 13, Mormon Girl's Camp: Moderate to Moderately Strenuous, 5 miles, 1000' elevation, 7:30 AM - School is back in session so we can visit the camp. When we hiked there last fall, there had been significant development and the maintenance man told us they were going to double the size so we need to go see. We will park on Archery Range Road that is off of Deer Creek Road just after the picnic area. We hike back to the picnic area through some desert brush and then drop down to the road to get to the picnic area. Then we make our way by the cabins and up to Cougar Ridge Trail. There is a steep climb on this dirt road to the high point. We make our way along this dirt road that offers plenty of views. After we pass a private residence, we make a right turn down a creek area which feeds into the camp. As we exit the camp, we will hike down a steep section so easy does it here. Pacing will be on the slow side of moderate. Depart the Santa Fe at 7:30 AM. Coordinator- Lettie Gutierrez
Saturday through Wednesday, September 14-18, Central Nevada Backpack- South Twin River, Arc Dome: Strenuous to Moderately Strenuous, 16 miles, 3,000 FT, RSVP required via email - This area has been described as one of "deep, rugged canyons, high bald peaks, elk, and wet feet." The trip begins on the South Twin River, near Carvers, about an hour’s drive northeast of Tonopah, at an elevation around 6300 FT. After arriving at the trailhead we will hike in 5 miles to a very nice campsite. After setting up camp it is worthwhile to hike upstream in this lush canyon of many cascades and waterfalls. The next day we will hike around another 5 miles and camp. On day 3 we do a day hike (bring a day-pack) to the top of 11,773 Foot Arc Dome, 10-12 miles r/t with 4100 ft. elevation gain, this part is somewhat exploratory as there is supposed be a trail which may be difficult to follow. Day 4 sees the start down South Twin, all downhill and camp where we did the first night. The last day is the hike out. About 16 miles r/t, 3000 FT elevation gain with backpacks. Limit 12. RSVP- Phone- (702) 875-4826- Email follow-up is recommended. Email address- hardyhikers@embarqmail.com Coordinator- David Hardy
Saturday, September 14, Sawmill Loop: Easy Moderate; 3 miles; 550’ gain; 8 AM - On this easy paced loop, we begin at the Sawmill TH, climb up to the ridge above for views of the Spring Mountain Divide and descend back to the cars. The trails wind among a pinion pine and juniper forest in the low elevations of the Spring Mountains. Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for an 8:00 AM departure. Coordinator- Kay Blackwell
Monday, September 16, Sandstone Quarry/Keystone Thrust Loop: Moderately Strenuous, 7 miles, 800 FT gain, some Class II scrambling required, 8 AM - This trek begins at the Sandstone Quarry and crosses the open desert via the Grand Circle Trail. The loop portion begins as we head north up past Cactus Hill onto the Keystone Thrust Trail, then descending though the colorful Keystone Canyon Wash to where it joins the Grand Circle back to the cars. The canyon involves some scrambling and trekking through brush. The route offers great views of the Red Rock Escarpment. Depart the Red Rock Casino by 8 AM. Coordinator- David Gray
Thursday, September 19, Cathedral Rock, Etc: Moderately Strenuous; 6 miles; 1525’ gain; 7:30 AM - Making the rounds in Upper Kyle Canyon, this hike begins at Echo TH, visits Little Falls then continues around to Cathedral Rock and the Manhole Cover. The aspens should be showing their fall color ... we’ll see! Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for a 7:30 AM departure. Coordinator- Kay Blackwell
Friday, September 20, Wallace Saddle Balloon: Moderately Strenuous, 6 miles, 1400' elevation, 7:30 AM - Our saunter begins at Upper Bristlecone Trailhead which we hike on to the No Name junction. We use No Name to the Wallace Canyon Trail to the saddle. This trail is just as steep as No Name so each one sets their own pace. We take a nice break at the saddle and then connect to a series of game trails from the saddle as we make our way over to the top of No Name. This part of the hike does cross several scree sections and goes in and around several ravines so the pace will be cautious and slow. Now we use No Name to the Bonanza Trail which we take down to the junction of Upper Bristlecone. Then it's back to the cars. Hopefully, we will see the fall colors on the aspens. Depart Santa Fe at 7:30 AM. Coordinator- Lettie Gutierrez
Saturday, September 21, Kyle Canyon Escarpment: Easy Moderate; 4 miles; 800’ gain; 8:00 AM - With the, hopefully, cooling weather, we are moving on down to the Spring Mountain Gateway Visitor Center. This loop includes wide views of Kyle Canyon and Charleston Peak from atop the rock escarpment seen across the ravine from the visitor center. There is a steep climb to get to the top of the rock! Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for an 8:00 AM departure. Coordinator- Kay Blackwell
Saturday, September 21, Griffith Peak: Strenuous, 9.5 miles, 3300 FT elevation gain, 7 AM - It's the last Saturday of summer, but I am sure it will feel and look like fall at the peak. Steady moderate pace. TH- Cathedral Rock parking lot. Depart the Santa Fe by 7:00 AM. Coordinator- David Gray
Sunday, September 22, Ash Canyon: Easy, 4 miles, 6:30 AM - An early start will beat the heat. This hike will begin near Red Spring and will travel through red rock formations, a small creek, and ash trees. Meet the coordinator at Red Spring parking lot at 6:30 AM. Coordinator- David Hardy
Monday, September 23, Lower Bristlecone Balloon: Moderate to Moderately Strenuous, 5-6 miles, 900' elevation gain, 7:30 AM - Our hike begins on the Lower Bristlecone Road and goes up 3 miles to the Bonanza Junction. Hopefully the aspen will have their fall colors. After our break, we will take a game trail from that junction down to Pine Cone Canyon near the weather station. This section of the hike is moderately strenuous because it has steep descents through the forest and the trail disappears and reappears. This descent requires a cautious, slow pace. Depart the Santa Fe Casino at 7:30 AM. Coordinator- Lettie Gutierrez
Tuesday, September 24, Mummy Spring via Deer Creek: Strenuous, 5-mile loop, 1800’ gain, 8 AM - We’ll ascend the heavily wooded, rather steep Deer Creek Trail to gain our goal, Mummy Spring. Then it’s over to Raintree for our main break. To return, we’re heading on down the North Loop, then
onto the Crossover Trail, and finally, the Wild Horse Ridge Trail. There will be a couple of areas of loose rock, uneven terrain. TH- Deer Creek- Depart the Santa Fe by 8 AM. Coordinator- David Gray
Thursday, September 26, Angel Canyon (aka AtBF Canyon): Moderately Strenuous; 5 miles; <2000’ gain?; 7:30 AM - In the past, we have hiked Angel Canyon (aka AtBF Canyon) as various different loops ... with various results! This year, we will tackle it as a one-way bottom to top endeavor shuttling cars between the BLM fire station TH and the Juniper TH. There are 5 decent dry falls to scramble up in the canyon. We’ll see if the winter of 2019 changed any of them! Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for a 7:30 AM departure. Coordinator- Kay Blackwell
Friday, September 27, Cottonwood Valley Loop: Moderate, 6 miles, 1000' gain, 7 AM - We'll start from the gravel parking area south on Highway 160 which is also used for the Badger Pass trek. The route will follow a combination of dirt roads and trails toward Mount Potosi and loop past Cottonwood Pass on the Goodsprings Road before heading back on the Deadhorse Trail in Red Valley. Meet the coordinator at the Chevron gas station at Highway 159/160 intersection by 7:00 AM. That's when we'll drive to the gravel lot for a 7:15 start of the hike. Coordinator- David Hardy
Saturday, September 28, Rattlesnake Canyon: Moderately Strenuous, 2.5 miles, 800 FT gain, Class II - III scrambling, 7 AM - It's a small, hidden canyon trek located across the broad Red Rock Canyon Wash at the south side of the Willow Springs Trailhead parking lot. The out-and-back route is a fun and challenging time in bouldering up to a 30 to 40-foot waterfall, terrace area. Depart the Red Rock Casino by 7 AM. Coordinator- David Gray
Saturday, September 28, Bristlecone Loop: Moderate; 6 miles; 950’ gain; 7:30 AM - With a counter- clockwise direction, we will park at the Upper Bristlecone TH and begin by dropping down the steep hill. The loop then has a gentle incline up the forest service road to the Bonanza Trail junction where we will take our break. From there, the loop continues around the Upper Bristlecone Trail portion where we can experience the end of the aspen fall colors. Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for a 7:30 AM departure. Coordinator- Kay Blackwell
Monday, September 30, Windy Peak: Moderately strenuous, 5 miles,1600' elevation, some Class 3 scrambling, 7:30 AM - Located along the top of the Red Rock Escarpment Ridge, this favored peak has great views. First, we tackle Heartbreak Hill to the saddle at a pace that is comfortable for each hiker. After regrouping, we turn north and hike along the ridge to the right turn. This ridge trail rolls and offers fantastic views. We arrive at the Class 2-3 scrambling that takes us all the way up to the peak with one section of exposure. We take a long break at the peak before returning to the top of Heartbreak Hill. As we begin our descent, we catch a game trail on the left that connects a ridge back to the cars. My pace will be on the slow side of moderate. Depart Red Rock Casino at 7:30 AM. Those meeting at the Chevron gas station (SR 159/160) at 7:45 AM, need to organize themselves and meet at the Mountain Springs Pass Trailhead on HWY 160 by 8 AM. Coordinator- Lettie Gutierrez
Saturday, July 20, 2019
August 2019 Hike List
For Add-on Hikes or Cancellations, please refer to the Home Page Calendar at www.aroundthebendfriends.com
The schedule includes hikes in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Lake Mead National Recreational Area, and the Spring Mountains. Meeting locations for hikes in any other areas will be specified in the hike description. You can locate detailed information on all locations at the Around the Bend Friends blog: www.aroundthebendfriends.com and/or in a file at the group site: https://groups.io/g/atbf
IMPORTANT NOTE- Hike coordinators may not always be at either the early or primary assembly points. Participants will need to monitor the time and set up carpooling to the next meeting location or pickup point when that occurs. Although most of these situations are noted in the hike descriptions, others may occur that are not so noted. Times indicated for each hike are departure times and are strictly observed.
Please pay attention to the difficulty ratings for each hike offered and do not attempt hikes that are beyond your abilities. Participants can find additional descriptions about hikes on the blog by clicking on the Hike Descriptions link and/or using the Search Box found at the top right of the blog. Members should also contact the coordinator if they have any concerns or questions about the hike. As two of our prime considerations on any hike are safety and enjoyment, it is important that each participant have the capability of completing any advertised hike at the pace published by the coordinator.
It is the responsibility of new members to prove their hiking ability, therefore, hikers new to our club must begin with one of the easy or easy to moderate hikes offered on the monthly schedule. After they have gained sufficient experience, have been able to assess their abilities relative to the group, and have had a chance to interact with our coordinators, they will be free to start moving up to more difficult hikes. New hikers who are guests of existing members may initially participate in other than easy or easy moderate hikes but must be accompanied by the existing member who will take responsibility for their safety if the situation demands.
Hike coordinators will have the right to reject any hiker, whether new to the club or an existing member, if they believe that such person’s participation would infringe on the ability of the group to conduct the hike as advertised or if overall safety becomes an issue.
Questions regarding general information should be directed to club president John Ward at wardjohn1948@yahoo.com. Specific questions regarding hikes should be directed to the listed coordinator. Refer to the club roster for contact information.
Difficulty Levels-
Easy- Hikes of 3-4 miles or less with not more than 500 feet of gain, generally with only gradual elevation gains on even surface trails.
Easy to Moderate- Hikes ranging up to 5 miles and 500 to 700 feet of elevation gain with the potential for some minor trail irregularities.
Moderate- Hikes that have a maximum distance of 7 miles with 800-1000 feet of elevation gain.
Moderately Strenuous- Distances of up to 12 miles and/or 1400 to 2400 feet of elevation gain involving less than 25 % of off-trail hiking such as boulder scrambling or bushwhacking.
Strenuous- Longer distances with elevation gain of 2500 to 3000 feet or shorter distances that encompass significant off-trail sections not requiring additional safety equipment.
Thursday, August 1, South Sister Overlook Ridge: Moderately Strenuous, 5.2 miles, 1300 FT elevation gain, 7 AM - We'll begin our day by hiking up through the beautiful heavily wooded area of Lee Canyon, first starting on the Lower Bristlecone Trail, then Forest Road 204A for a bit, and finally, the turn up the ridge via the South Sister Trail. On the way we will pass the remnants of one of the six or so sawmills that once operated up on the mountains. Our first break point will be the saddle junction. Then comes the final effort to gain the overlook ridge just below the peak. Great views in every direction. Depart the Santa Fe by 7 AM. Coordinator- David Gray
Friday, August 2, Big Falls: Moderately Strenuous, 4 miles, 1000 FT elevation gain, 8:00 AM - This will be my first time to the falls this summer. My pace will be on the slow side of moderate. The wash has some steep climbs in addition to getting over boulders and avalanche debris, fallen trees. Hopefully, the waterfall and pool are still there. Depart the Santa Fe at 8:00 AM. Coordinator- Lettie Gutierrez
Sunday, August 4, Upper Kyle Canyon Wash/Shuttle: Easy to Moderate, 5 miles, gain of just 224 FT, 8 AM - This is a point-to-point trek through the heart of one of our favorite places beginning at the Echo Trailhead and ending at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway Center. It’s nearly all trail and mostly in the shade. We’ll break at the Kyle Canyon Picnic Area. The pace will be moderate so that we can enjoy the day. Depart the Santa Fe by 8 AM. Coordinator- David Gray
Monday, August 5, South Loop Overlook O&B: Moderately Strenuous, 6 miles, 2000 FT elevation gain, 8:00 AM - We begin at the Cathedral Rock parking lot sauntering up on the South Loop, taking breaks as needed. My pace will be on the slow side of moderate. Our main break will be at an overlook that is a switchback before the 2nd Overlook. After that, we turn around and make our way back to the cars. Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for an 8:00 AM departure. Coordinator - Lettie Gutierrez.
Tuesday, August 6, Griffith Peak: Strenuous, 9.65 miles, 3400 FT gain, 7 AM - It’s the standard route to gain the third highest peak in Southern Nevada. Our pace will be moderate, but steady with several breaks along the way. We’ll depart the Santa Fe by 7 AM. Coordinator- David Gray
Thursday, August 8, Fletcher Peak (10,319’): Strenuous, 6 miles, >2k vertical, 7 AM - Let’s do a backdoor approach and make it a loop. From the Cougar Ridge Trailhead, tackle the steep ascent to Mummy Springs. Traverse over to Raintree and on to the pinnacle. Bring it home along the North Loop Trail and Wild Horse Ridge. Depart the Santa Fe at 7:00 AM. Coordinator- Michael O'Connor
Friday, August 9, Cockscomb Ridge: Moderately Strenuous, 5 miles, 1500 FT elevation gain, 8:00 AM - We begin at the Trail Canyon Trailhead parking lot and head up to the saddle. This 2-mile section is a great workout at whatever pace you set. After regrouping at the saddle, we turn right and hike along a ridge and spine to the base of Cockscomb. After a break, we return to the cars. Depart the Santa Fe at 8:00 AM. Coordinator- Lettie Gutierrez
Saturday, August 10, Showgirl Top to Bottom/Variation 1/Shuttle: Moderately Strenuous, 8.5 miles, elevation loss of 3063 FT, gain of 649 FT, 7 AM - Our trek will begin on the Upper Showgirl Trail from the Juniper Trailhead off of Angel Peak Road. We’ll begin descending pretty quickly on a series of bike trails, including the Trough Trail, Tin Can Alley, and finally ending up on the Lower Showgirl route back to the cars. This is the heart of the Deer Creek, Telephone Canyon Road area. It’s a trek with a view, going from mountain green to desert green within a few miles of our start. We’ll depart the Santa Fe by 7 AM. Coordinator- David Gray
Monday, August 12, Stanley B Saddle O&B: Moderately Strenuous, 5 miles, 2000 FT elevation gain, 8:00 AM - After parking at the now paved trailhead, we begin our ascent up the Stanley B Trail to the mines. The route takes us up to a scenic ravine and then onto a trail all the way to the mines. It continues to climb up and there are several steep sections before we get to the saddle. We can take a break here and then it's back to the cars. Depart the Santa Fe at 8:00 AM. Coordinator- Lettie Gutierrez
Tuesday, August 13, Devil's Thumb O&B: Strenuous, 13 miles, 3500 FT gain, 7 AM - This will be a great training trek for future excursions to MT Charleston Peak. The hike will begin at the Trail Canyon Trailhead. Depart the Santa Fe by 7:00 AM. Coordinator- David Gray
Thursday, August 15, Trail Canyon to Fletcher Peak via Raintree OB: Moderately Strenuous to Strenuous, about 9 miles, 3000 FT gain, 7 AM - It's up Trail Canyon to re-assemble at the Junction with the North Loop, then over to Raintree, where we'll break and regroup again. From there, we head up to our goal, Fletcher Peak. Depart the Santa Fe Station at 7 AM. Coordinator- Stephen Newell
Saturday, August 17, MT Charleston Peak: Strenuous, 16.4 miles, 4900 FT gain, 5 AM - The approach will be from the North Loop Trail via Trail Canyon Trail. Meet at the Trail Canyon TH by 5 AM. Coordinator- David Gray
Monday, August 19, North Loop O&B: Moderately Strenuous, 6 miles, 2000 FT gain, 7:30 AM - Starting at the Trail Canyon Trailhead, we'll be going about 6 miles round trip to a point on the North Loop where we will have gained 2000 FT. Pace will be on the slow side of moderate. It will be a training hike with a pace that is a bit slower. Meet at the Santa Fe by 7:30 AM. Coordinators- David and Brenda Morrow
Wednesday, August 21, Fletcher Peak via North Loop Trail: Moderately Strenuous, 6-7 miles, 2000 FT plus elevation gain, 7:30 AM - It's another chance to do Fletcher Peak at my slow steady pace. It should take 4-5 hours. There are some steep sections with scree. Meet at the Santa Fe by 7:30 AM. Coordinators- David and Brenda Morrow
Friday, August 23, South Sister Saddle Loop: Moderately Strenuous, 6 miles, 1600 FT elevation gain, 8:00 AM - This hike begins at the Lower Bristlecone Trailhead and uses Pine Cone Canyon to gain the Bonanza Trail. Pine Cone Canyon is a very steep, yet shady trail. After we regroup on the Bonanza Trail, we head north to the junction to access the Sisters Ridge. From there, we will hike down the ridge to the South Sister Saddle and then on down the trail returning to the cars with a short hill climb back to the Lower Bristlecone. Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for an 8:00 AM departure. Coordinator- Lettie Gutierrez
Saturday, August 24, Old Deer Creek Road to Champion Ridge: Moderate, 4 miles, 650 FT elevation gain, 8 AM - Our pace will be leisurely as we take the old route down to Champion Ridge where we will enjoy a stroll along the cliffs. A caveat to this hike is that the 650 FT of elevation gain will be climbed on the way back. TH- Orange Trail pull-off. Meet at the Santa Fe Station for an 8:00 AM departure. Coordinator- David Gray-
Monday, August 26, Robbers Roost Loop: Moderate, 6 miles, 1000' gain, 7:30 AM - This moderate loop begins at the Juniper Trailhead on Angel Peak Road. We will wind our way over to the Hike a Bike Trail from the Upper Showgirl then climb up to Robbers Roost for our break. Maybe we will see some rock climbers in the crevice. From here, we'll return to the bottom of the hill and start up the Gypsy Bike Trail. The loop is connected through a small fun wash. Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for a 7:30am departure. Coordinator- Kay Blackwell
Wednesday, August 28, Cathedral Rock OB: Mostly Moderate, 2.7 total miles, 971 FT elevation gain, 7:30 AM - From the South Loop Trailhead, it's a pretty short trail, but steep in a couple of sections. I am doing it at my slow pace. Depart the Santa Fe by 7:30 AM. Coordinators- David and Brenda Morrow
Thursday, August 29, Stanley B/Fletcher Canyon: Moderately Strenuous, 6 miles, 1700' gain, 7:00 AM - This is a loop that begins at the Fletcher Canyon Trailhead and starts up the Kyle wash trail. Finding the Stanley B Trailhead, we'll climb up past the mines and on to the saddle. From there, we'll drop down an interesting route to Upper Fletcher Canyon. Following the canyon down, we will eventually climb down through the rabbit hole and out to the cars. Be prepared for a slippery slide through Obstacle Rock. Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for a 7:00am departure. Coordinator- Kay Blackwell
Saturday, August 31, Turtlehead Peak: Strenuous, 6 miles, 2000 FT gain, 6:30 AM - We'll take the traditional route up on the right side of the wash to gain the saddle ridge, then swing out to the left on the final trail that will take us around to the top of the peak. Here we'll break and enjoy the day. Some of the route is off trail with areas of loose rock. Class II scrambling required at times. Hiking poles suggested due to steep scree descents. Depart the Red Rock Casino at 6:30 AM. Coordinator- David Gray
Saturday, August 31, Upper Showgirl Loop: Easy Moderate, 5 miles, 600' gain, 8 AM - Hopefully, the air will be cooling off by this time. This loop is in the shade much of the time. We begin at the Juniper Trailhead on Angel Peak Road. The loop starts on the Upper Showgirl and on to a resting place in the shade. On the loop back, we will visit the Deer Creek Road Overlook. Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for an 8:00am departure. Coordinator- Kay Blackwell
The schedule includes hikes in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Lake Mead National Recreational Area, and the Spring Mountains. Meeting locations for hikes in any other areas will be specified in the hike description. You can locate detailed information on all locations at the Around the Bend Friends blog: www.aroundthebendfriends.com and/or in a file at the group site: https://groups.io/g/atbf
IMPORTANT NOTE- Hike coordinators may not always be at either the early or primary assembly points. Participants will need to monitor the time and set up carpooling to the next meeting location or pickup point when that occurs. Although most of these situations are noted in the hike descriptions, others may occur that are not so noted. Times indicated for each hike are departure times and are strictly observed.
Please pay attention to the difficulty ratings for each hike offered and do not attempt hikes that are beyond your abilities. Participants can find additional descriptions about hikes on the blog by clicking on the Hike Descriptions link and/or using the Search Box found at the top right of the blog. Members should also contact the coordinator if they have any concerns or questions about the hike. As two of our prime considerations on any hike are safety and enjoyment, it is important that each participant have the capability of completing any advertised hike at the pace published by the coordinator.
It is the responsibility of new members to prove their hiking ability, therefore, hikers new to our club must begin with one of the easy or easy to moderate hikes offered on the monthly schedule. After they have gained sufficient experience, have been able to assess their abilities relative to the group, and have had a chance to interact with our coordinators, they will be free to start moving up to more difficult hikes. New hikers who are guests of existing members may initially participate in other than easy or easy moderate hikes but must be accompanied by the existing member who will take responsibility for their safety if the situation demands.
Hike coordinators will have the right to reject any hiker, whether new to the club or an existing member, if they believe that such person’s participation would infringe on the ability of the group to conduct the hike as advertised or if overall safety becomes an issue.
Questions regarding general information should be directed to club president John Ward at wardjohn1948@yahoo.com. Specific questions regarding hikes should be directed to the listed coordinator. Refer to the club roster for contact information.
Difficulty Levels-
Easy- Hikes of 3-4 miles or less with not more than 500 feet of gain, generally with only gradual elevation gains on even surface trails.
Easy to Moderate- Hikes ranging up to 5 miles and 500 to 700 feet of elevation gain with the potential for some minor trail irregularities.
Moderate- Hikes that have a maximum distance of 7 miles with 800-1000 feet of elevation gain.
Moderately Strenuous- Distances of up to 12 miles and/or 1400 to 2400 feet of elevation gain involving less than 25 % of off-trail hiking such as boulder scrambling or bushwhacking.
Strenuous- Longer distances with elevation gain of 2500 to 3000 feet or shorter distances that encompass significant off-trail sections not requiring additional safety equipment.
Thursday, August 1, South Sister Overlook Ridge: Moderately Strenuous, 5.2 miles, 1300 FT elevation gain, 7 AM - We'll begin our day by hiking up through the beautiful heavily wooded area of Lee Canyon, first starting on the Lower Bristlecone Trail, then Forest Road 204A for a bit, and finally, the turn up the ridge via the South Sister Trail. On the way we will pass the remnants of one of the six or so sawmills that once operated up on the mountains. Our first break point will be the saddle junction. Then comes the final effort to gain the overlook ridge just below the peak. Great views in every direction. Depart the Santa Fe by 7 AM. Coordinator- David Gray
Friday, August 2, Big Falls: Moderately Strenuous, 4 miles, 1000 FT elevation gain, 8:00 AM - This will be my first time to the falls this summer. My pace will be on the slow side of moderate. The wash has some steep climbs in addition to getting over boulders and avalanche debris, fallen trees. Hopefully, the waterfall and pool are still there. Depart the Santa Fe at 8:00 AM. Coordinator- Lettie Gutierrez
Sunday, August 4, Upper Kyle Canyon Wash/Shuttle: Easy to Moderate, 5 miles, gain of just 224 FT, 8 AM - This is a point-to-point trek through the heart of one of our favorite places beginning at the Echo Trailhead and ending at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway Center. It’s nearly all trail and mostly in the shade. We’ll break at the Kyle Canyon Picnic Area. The pace will be moderate so that we can enjoy the day. Depart the Santa Fe by 8 AM. Coordinator- David Gray
Monday, August 5, South Loop Overlook O&B: Moderately Strenuous, 6 miles, 2000 FT elevation gain, 8:00 AM - We begin at the Cathedral Rock parking lot sauntering up on the South Loop, taking breaks as needed. My pace will be on the slow side of moderate. Our main break will be at an overlook that is a switchback before the 2nd Overlook. After that, we turn around and make our way back to the cars. Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for an 8:00 AM departure. Coordinator - Lettie Gutierrez.
Tuesday, August 6, Griffith Peak: Strenuous, 9.65 miles, 3400 FT gain, 7 AM - It’s the standard route to gain the third highest peak in Southern Nevada. Our pace will be moderate, but steady with several breaks along the way. We’ll depart the Santa Fe by 7 AM. Coordinator- David Gray
Thursday, August 8, Fletcher Peak (10,319’): Strenuous, 6 miles, >2k vertical, 7 AM - Let’s do a backdoor approach and make it a loop. From the Cougar Ridge Trailhead, tackle the steep ascent to Mummy Springs. Traverse over to Raintree and on to the pinnacle. Bring it home along the North Loop Trail and Wild Horse Ridge. Depart the Santa Fe at 7:00 AM. Coordinator- Michael O'Connor
Friday, August 9, Cockscomb Ridge: Moderately Strenuous, 5 miles, 1500 FT elevation gain, 8:00 AM - We begin at the Trail Canyon Trailhead parking lot and head up to the saddle. This 2-mile section is a great workout at whatever pace you set. After regrouping at the saddle, we turn right and hike along a ridge and spine to the base of Cockscomb. After a break, we return to the cars. Depart the Santa Fe at 8:00 AM. Coordinator- Lettie Gutierrez
Saturday, August 10, Showgirl Top to Bottom/Variation 1/Shuttle: Moderately Strenuous, 8.5 miles, elevation loss of 3063 FT, gain of 649 FT, 7 AM - Our trek will begin on the Upper Showgirl Trail from the Juniper Trailhead off of Angel Peak Road. We’ll begin descending pretty quickly on a series of bike trails, including the Trough Trail, Tin Can Alley, and finally ending up on the Lower Showgirl route back to the cars. This is the heart of the Deer Creek, Telephone Canyon Road area. It’s a trek with a view, going from mountain green to desert green within a few miles of our start. We’ll depart the Santa Fe by 7 AM. Coordinator- David Gray
Monday, August 12, Stanley B Saddle O&B: Moderately Strenuous, 5 miles, 2000 FT elevation gain, 8:00 AM - After parking at the now paved trailhead, we begin our ascent up the Stanley B Trail to the mines. The route takes us up to a scenic ravine and then onto a trail all the way to the mines. It continues to climb up and there are several steep sections before we get to the saddle. We can take a break here and then it's back to the cars. Depart the Santa Fe at 8:00 AM. Coordinator- Lettie Gutierrez
Tuesday, August 13, Devil's Thumb O&B: Strenuous, 13 miles, 3500 FT gain, 7 AM - This will be a great training trek for future excursions to MT Charleston Peak. The hike will begin at the Trail Canyon Trailhead. Depart the Santa Fe by 7:00 AM. Coordinator- David Gray
Thursday, August 15, Trail Canyon to Fletcher Peak via Raintree OB: Moderately Strenuous to Strenuous, about 9 miles, 3000 FT gain, 7 AM - It's up Trail Canyon to re-assemble at the Junction with the North Loop, then over to Raintree, where we'll break and regroup again. From there, we head up to our goal, Fletcher Peak. Depart the Santa Fe Station at 7 AM. Coordinator- Stephen Newell
Saturday, August 17, MT Charleston Peak: Strenuous, 16.4 miles, 4900 FT gain, 5 AM - The approach will be from the North Loop Trail via Trail Canyon Trail. Meet at the Trail Canyon TH by 5 AM. Coordinator- David Gray
Monday, August 19, North Loop O&B: Moderately Strenuous, 6 miles, 2000 FT gain, 7:30 AM - Starting at the Trail Canyon Trailhead, we'll be going about 6 miles round trip to a point on the North Loop where we will have gained 2000 FT. Pace will be on the slow side of moderate. It will be a training hike with a pace that is a bit slower. Meet at the Santa Fe by 7:30 AM. Coordinators- David and Brenda Morrow
Wednesday, August 21, Fletcher Peak via North Loop Trail: Moderately Strenuous, 6-7 miles, 2000 FT plus elevation gain, 7:30 AM - It's another chance to do Fletcher Peak at my slow steady pace. It should take 4-5 hours. There are some steep sections with scree. Meet at the Santa Fe by 7:30 AM. Coordinators- David and Brenda Morrow
Friday, August 23, South Sister Saddle Loop: Moderately Strenuous, 6 miles, 1600 FT elevation gain, 8:00 AM - This hike begins at the Lower Bristlecone Trailhead and uses Pine Cone Canyon to gain the Bonanza Trail. Pine Cone Canyon is a very steep, yet shady trail. After we regroup on the Bonanza Trail, we head north to the junction to access the Sisters Ridge. From there, we will hike down the ridge to the South Sister Saddle and then on down the trail returning to the cars with a short hill climb back to the Lower Bristlecone. Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for an 8:00 AM departure. Coordinator- Lettie Gutierrez
Saturday, August 24, Old Deer Creek Road to Champion Ridge: Moderate, 4 miles, 650 FT elevation gain, 8 AM - Our pace will be leisurely as we take the old route down to Champion Ridge where we will enjoy a stroll along the cliffs. A caveat to this hike is that the 650 FT of elevation gain will be climbed on the way back. TH- Orange Trail pull-off. Meet at the Santa Fe Station for an 8:00 AM departure. Coordinator- David Gray-
Monday, August 26, Robbers Roost Loop: Moderate, 6 miles, 1000' gain, 7:30 AM - This moderate loop begins at the Juniper Trailhead on Angel Peak Road. We will wind our way over to the Hike a Bike Trail from the Upper Showgirl then climb up to Robbers Roost for our break. Maybe we will see some rock climbers in the crevice. From here, we'll return to the bottom of the hill and start up the Gypsy Bike Trail. The loop is connected through a small fun wash. Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for a 7:30am departure. Coordinator- Kay Blackwell
Wednesday, August 28, Cathedral Rock OB: Mostly Moderate, 2.7 total miles, 971 FT elevation gain, 7:30 AM - From the South Loop Trailhead, it's a pretty short trail, but steep in a couple of sections. I am doing it at my slow pace. Depart the Santa Fe by 7:30 AM. Coordinators- David and Brenda Morrow
Thursday, August 29, Stanley B/Fletcher Canyon: Moderately Strenuous, 6 miles, 1700' gain, 7:00 AM - This is a loop that begins at the Fletcher Canyon Trailhead and starts up the Kyle wash trail. Finding the Stanley B Trailhead, we'll climb up past the mines and on to the saddle. From there, we'll drop down an interesting route to Upper Fletcher Canyon. Following the canyon down, we will eventually climb down through the rabbit hole and out to the cars. Be prepared for a slippery slide through Obstacle Rock. Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for a 7:00am departure. Coordinator- Kay Blackwell
Saturday, August 31, Turtlehead Peak: Strenuous, 6 miles, 2000 FT gain, 6:30 AM - We'll take the traditional route up on the right side of the wash to gain the saddle ridge, then swing out to the left on the final trail that will take us around to the top of the peak. Here we'll break and enjoy the day. Some of the route is off trail with areas of loose rock. Class II scrambling required at times. Hiking poles suggested due to steep scree descents. Depart the Red Rock Casino at 6:30 AM. Coordinator- David Gray
Saturday, August 31, Upper Showgirl Loop: Easy Moderate, 5 miles, 600' gain, 8 AM - Hopefully, the air will be cooling off by this time. This loop is in the shade much of the time. We begin at the Juniper Trailhead on Angel Peak Road. The loop starts on the Upper Showgirl and on to a resting place in the shade. On the loop back, we will visit the Deer Creek Road Overlook. Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for an 8:00am departure. Coordinator- Kay Blackwell
Friday, June 21, 2019
July 2019 Hike List
AtBF
July 2019 Hike Schedule The schedule includes hikes in the Red Rock Canyon
National Conservation Area, Lake Mead National Recreational Area, and the
Spring Mountains. Meeting locations for hikes in any other areas will be
specified in the hike description. You can locate detailed information on all
locations at the AtBF blog and in a file at the https://groups.io/g/atbf
website. Also, the exposure information is now located on the blog. Blogsite: www.aroundthebendfriends.com
IMPORTANT
NOTE- Hike coordinators may not always be at either the early or primary
assembly points. Participants will need to monitor the time and set up
carpooling to the next meeting location or pickup point when that occurs.
Although most of these situations are noted in the hike descriptions, others
may occur that are not so noted. Times indicated for each hike are departure
times and are strictly observed.
Please
pay attention to the difficulty ratings for each hike offered and do not
attempt hikes that are beyond your abilities. Participants can find additional
descriptions about hikes on the blog by clicking on the Hike Descriptions link
and/or using the Search Box found at the top right of the blog. Members should
also contact the coordinator if they have any concerns or questions about the
hike. As two of our prime considerations on any hike are safety and enjoyment,
it is important that each participant have the capability of completing any
advertised hike at the pace published by the coordinator.
It
is the responsibility of new members to prove their hiking ability, therefore,
hikers new to our club must begin with one of the easy or easy to moderate
hikes offered on the monthly schedule. After they have gained sufficient
experience, have been able to assess their abilities relative to the group, and
have had a chance to interact with our coordinators, they will be free to start
moving up to more difficult hikes. New hikers who are guests of existing
members may initially participate in other than easy or easy moderate hikes but
must be accompanied by the existing member who will take responsibility for
their safety if the situation demands.
Hike
coordinators will have the right to reject any hiker, whether new to the club
or an existing member, if they believe that such person’s participation would
infringe on the ability of the group to conduct the hike as advertised or if
overall safety becomes an issue.
Questions
regarding general information should be directed to club president John Ward at
wardjohn1948@yahoo.com. Specific questions regarding hikes should be directed
to the listed coordinator. Refer to the club roster for contact information.
Difficulty Levels
Easy-
Hikes of 3-4 miles or less with not more than 500 feet of gain, generally with
only gradual elevation gains on even surface trails.
Easy
to Moderate- Hikes ranging up to 5 miles and 500 to 700 feet of elevation gain
with the potential for some minor trail irregularities.
Moderate-
Hikes that have a maximum distance of 7 miles with 800-1000 feet of elevation
gain.
Moderately
Strenuous- Distances of up to 12 miles and/or 1400 to 2400 feet of elevation
gain involving less than 25 % of off-trail hiking such as boulder scrambling or
bushwhacking.
Strenuous-
Longer distances with elevation gain of 2500 to 3000 feet or shorter distances
that encompass significant off-trail sections not requiring additional safety
equipment.
Monday,
July 1-
Tuesday,
July 2, Griffith Peak: Strenuous, 9 miles, 3300’ elevation gain, ~5.5 hours.
Beginning at the South Loop/Cathedral Rock Trailhead, we will climb past the
South Loop overlooks to the saddle junction on the ridge. A left turn here
gives a small respite before the last steep climb up to Griffith Peak. Meet at
the Santa Fe Casino for a 7:00 AM departure. Coordinator- Kay Blackwell
Wednesday,
July 3, AtBF Club Meeting, REI Boca Park, 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Wednesday,
July 3, Escarpment/Visitor Center via Old Town/Shuttle: Moderate to
Moderate Strenuous, 4-7 miles, 450 FT gain, 8 AM. This will be a combo trek
accommodating both moderate and moderately strenuous hikers. Our hike trailhead
will be at the Old Town School and includes the following trails: Kyle Wash
Trail, Acastus Trail, and the Escarpment Loop. The easy route will be about 4.0
miles to the Spring Mountains Gateway Visitor Center. Here the descent will be
about 750 feet. Distance including the escarpment loop is just at 7.0 miles
with an elevation gain of 450 FT. Shuttle parking will be required for the
drivers at the Traffic Circle Trailhead. Meet at the Santa Fe to depart by 8:00
AM. Coordinator- David Gray
Thursday,
July 4, South Sister (10,175’): Strenuous, 5 miles, 2k vertical,
7:00 AM. Let's wave Old Glory from atop South Sister. Standard approach from
the Old Mill Picnic Area. Challenging terrain with a short, Class 3 section
near the summit (optional). Depart the Santa Fe at 7:00 AM. Coordinator-
Michael O’Connor
Friday, July
5, 1st Overlook South Loop OB: Moderate/Moderately Strenuous, 6
miles, 1500 FT elevation, 7:30 AM. We begin at the Echo Trailhead and catch the
South Loop Trail at the Cathedral Rock intersection. Our saunter is mostly
uphill from this point but my pace will be on the slow side of moderate. We
will take breaks and enjoy the views on our way to the 1st Overlook. After a
leisurely break, we return to the cars. Depart the Santa Fe at 7:30 AM.
Coordinator- Lettie Gutierrez
Saturday,
July 6, Hummingbird Gulch to Raintree/Shuttle: Moderately Strenuous to
Strenuous, 5.0 miles, 1600 FT gain, Class III scrambling at times, 7 AM. These
are two favorite spots in our archives of treks. Our trailhead will be the
small gravel pull off on your left just before Robbers Roost along Deer Creek
Road. Return via the North Loop Trail. Depart the Santa Fe by 7:00 AM.
Coordinator- David Gray
Sunday,
July 7-
Monday, July
8, Griffith Saddle/The Meadow: Moderately Strenuous, 11 miles,
3200 FT gain, photo shoot, 7 AM. We'll take the standard route through a
beautiful area just below Southern Nevada's third highest peak that offers 360
views. Moderate pace. Depart the Santa Fe by 7:00 AM. Coordinator- David Gray
Tuesday,
July 9, Mummy's Toe: Strenuous, 9 miles, 2600 FT gain, 5 hours, 7:00 AM. It's
an out-and-back hike that starts innocuously on the North Loop Trail and turns
very steep past Mummy Springs. As the upper trail comes to an end above the
springs it becomes steep and loose, just a preamble to the rough terrain that
must be crossed getting to the peak itself. At the top there is a sensational
view of Kyle Canyon from a true mountain climbing setting. Meet at the Santa Fe
Station for a 7:00 AM departure. Coordinator- Tim Borem
Tuesday and
Wednesday, July 9 & 10, Great Basin NP: Make reservation for July
9th at the Border Inn (775-234-7300). Price per 2 double room is $85 plus tax
($92.61). RSVP to Kay Blackwell (kaywhiffen@yahoo.com) Further decisions will
be made by June 30th for hikes, etc. I will send out a club email when I know
more about the snow levels. Thanks.
Wednesday,
July 10, Stanley B OB: Moderate, 5 miles, 600FT elevation, 7:30 AM. After parking
at the Fletcher Canyon Trailhead, we will take the Acastus Trail to the Stanley
B Trail. The trail goes up a scenic ravine and then onto a trail all the way to
the mine area where we will take our break. Then it's back to the cars. Depart
the Santa Fe at 7:30 AM. Coordinator- Lettie Gutierrez
Thursday,
July 11, Big Falls: Moderately Strenuous, 4 miles, 1,000 FT gain, 8 AM. We did
this traditional trek in early May of 2017, hiking all the way up on a hard icy
snow pack that was so deep that obstacle rock was NOT an obstacle! I returned
to this area in April and found the trail and alcove deep in snow. So given
this year’s weather, I am expecting a lot of water to be coming over the falls.
Depart the Santa Fe by 8 AM. Coordinator- David Gray
Friday, July
12, No Name Balloon/Version I: Moderately Strenuous, 5 miles, 1400
FT elevation, 7:30 AM. We begin on Upper Bristlecone to catch No Name. The
scenery is beautiful as we slowly hike up the steep trail to the saddle. The
trail continues through a Bristlecone forest that some call magical and I would
agree. After our break at the junction of No Name and Bonanza. We begin our
return by going down Bonanza to catch Upper Bristlecone. We will use a horse
trail on a ridge to reconnect with Upper Bristlecone by the creek. Pace will be
slow and steady so we can all enjoy the forest. Depart the Santa Fe at 7:30 AM.
Coordinator- Lettie Gutierrez
Saturday,
July 13, MT Charleston Peak O&B: Strenuous, 17.2 miles, 4000 FT
elevation gain, 4:30 AM. I am returning after a two year period via the North
Loop. Pace will be moderate with numerous breaks. Note- TV news/weather
personality Tom Hawley will be sponsoring his luncheon today. We start the trek
at 4:30 AM from Trail Canyon Trail. Coordinator- David Gray
Sunday,
July 14-
Monday, July
15, North Loop Ridges Balloon: Moderately Strenuous, 5 miles,
1700 FT elevation, 7:00 AM. We will hike up the North Loop to the high point at
the top of the switchbacks. After our break on the ridge behind the rock
outcrop, we will continue down the ridge. We then cross over to another ridge
along the lower portion of the North Loop. Be prepared for some bushwhacking,
steep terrain, possible scrambling on limestone and excellent views. My pace
will be on the slow side of moderate with breaks as needed. Depart the Santa Fe
at 7:00 AM. Coordinator– Lettie Gutierrez
Tuesday,
July 16-
Wednesday,
July 17, Cathedral Rock Plus OB: Moderate, 5 miles, 900 FT
elevation, 7:30 AM. We will park at the Echo Trailhead and make our way over to
the junction for Cathedral Rock. As we go up the trail, we might have some
obstacles to maneuver around due to the avalanche. After our break on top of
Cathedral Rock, we return to the cars. Depart the Santa Fe at 7:30 AM.
Coordinator- Lettie Gutierrez
Thursday,
July 18, Macks Peak (10,036’): Strenuous, 4 miles, 1800 FT
vertical, 7:00 AM. It is one of the classic 10k peaks in the Spring Mountains.
At the terminus of Macks Canyon Road is a remote campground which doubles as
our trailhead. A deceptively short affair with steep terrain, it more than
merits its strenuous rating. Just below the summit is a steep, scree-laden,
Class 3 section. Depart the Santa Fe at 7:00 AM. Coordinator- Michael O’Connor
Friday, July
19, Stanley B Mines/South Fletcher Ridge: Moderately Strenuous, 5 miles,
2400 FT gain, 8 AM. A fun trek up to, then beyond the mines to the ridge on the
south edge of Fletcher Canyon. It's a great overlook. We’ll be off trail at
times. TH- Pull-off on the right after green “Rainbow” sign on Kyle Canyon Rd.
Depart the Santa Fe by 8 AM. Coordinator- David Gray
Saturday,
July 20, North Loop to First Knob O&B: Moderate, 4 miles, 1600 FT
gain, 7:30 AM. Depart the Santa Fe by 7:30 AM. Coordinators- David and Brenda
Morrow
Sunday, July
21, Lower Bristlecone/Bonanza/Pine Cone Canyon: Moderately
Strenuous, 6 miles, 1500 FT gain, 8 AM. This trek begins at the Lower
Bristlecone Trailhead and connects to the Bonanza Trail on the ridgeline above
via a series of long switchbacks. At the junction with the No Name Trail, we'll
take our break and enjoy the day. Continuing on our scenic route, we start back
for the cars by descending Pine Cone Canyon. It's a steep down with some loose
rock and fallen pine cones littering the ground. Depart the Santa Fe at 8 AM.
Coordinator- David Gray
Monday, July
22, Raintree Loop: Moderately Strenuous, 6 miles, 1800 FT elevation, 7:30 AM.
We will begin at the parking area for Cougar Ridge Road and access the North
Loop via a spur trail. Then it's up to the Meadow where we take a water break.
The 12 switchback ascend through the forest to the high point of 10,000 feet.
The trail gently descends to Raintree. After a break, we will head to Mummy
Springs and use Deer Creek Ridge to return to the cars. This ridge is steep as
it descends through a beautiful bristlecone and pine forest. Depart the Santa
Fe at 7:30 AM. Coordinator- Lettie Gutierrez
Tuesday,
July 23, Mummy’s Nose (10,748’): Strenuous, 4 miles, 2800 FT
vertical, 7:00 AM. From the construction pullout on SR #156 just above Deer
Creek Road. This puppy is short and steep. Do the math. Precipitous terrain,
loose rocks. Ascend the chute and tackle the Class 3 approach to the summit.
Loop back down Rita’s Ridge. Depart the Santa Fe at 7:00 AM. Coordinator-
Michael O’Connor
Wednesday,
July 24, South Loop Saddle: Strenuous, 9 miles, 3000 FT gain, 7:30 AM. Our pace will
be slow to moderate. Depart the Santa Fe by 7:30 AM. Coordinators- David and
Brenda Morrow
Thursday,
July 25, Trail Canyon / Fletcher Canyon: Moderately Strenuous, 6 miles,
1600 FT elevation gain, 2300 FT elevation loss, 7 AM. This is a point to point
shuttle hike. We will begin at the Trail Canyon Trailhead, hike up Trail
Canyon, then go straight out the North Loop and drop to the right steeply down
on a vague trail. When we reach the landmark boulder, we will find the canyon
trail that will take us all the way down beautiful Fletcher Canyon, through the
rabbit hole and out the regular Fletcher Canyon Trail. Meet at the Santa Fe
Casino for a 7 AM departure. Coordinator- Kay Blackwell
Friday, July
26, Wallace Canyon and Beyond: Moderately Strenuous, 6-7 miles,
1600 FT elevation gain, 7:00 AM. Even though the plane has been removed, the
site is infamous for the series of crashes that happened during the winter of
February 1978. We begin on Upper Bristlecone to No Name to Wallace Trail to the
Wallace Saddle and then down to the crash site. Then we hike around the ridge
and cross over to another ridge following a game trail. There is bushwhacking
as we gain our destination, a large rocky outcrop that overlooks the Pahrump
Valley. After our break, we return to the Wallace Saddle and then use a game
trail to gain the saddle at the top of No Name. We pass through the Bristlecone
Forest to gain the Bonanza Trail. Once back on Upper Bristlecone, we will use a
game trail on a ridge to drop down close to the end of Upper Bristlecone Trail.
My pace will be slow and steady. Depart the Santa Fe at 7:00 AM. Coordinator-
Lettie Gutierrez
Saturday,
July 27-
Sunday, July
28, MT Charleston Peak: Strenuous, 17.5 miles, 4000 FT gain, 5 AM. We'll make our
approach from the South Loop Trailhead. Start time- 5 AM. Coordinator- David
Gray
Monday, July
29, North Loop/Wild Horse Ridge: Moderate, 4 miles, 1000 FT
elevation, 7:30 AM. We will park at Cougar Ridge Road pullout and take a spur
trail to connect with the North Loop. My pace will be slow and steady up to the
Meadow. After our break, then we take the Wild Horse Canyon Trail down to
Cactus Jack and then make our way over to the ridge. The ridge offers great
views and is fairly flat until the end. Use of hands might be necessary to drop
down off the ridge. We take a seldom used game trail with some bushwhacking to
drop down onto the road. Depart the Santa Fe at 7:30 AM. Coordinator- Lettie
Gutierrez
Tuesday,
July 30-
Wednesday,
July 31, No Name Balloon/Version II: Moderate to Moderately Strenuous,
5.5 miles, 1400 FT elevation, 7:00 AM. We begin on Upper Bristlecone and after
a mile, we turn onto No Name. This trail goes through the pine and aspen forest
and then begins a steep ascent up to the saddle where the bristlecone trees
are. After regrouping, we continue along the relatively flat yet scenic trail
to the junction of the Bonanza Trail. After our break, we'll head down the
Bonanza Trail to the Upper Bristlecone and back to the cars. My pace will be on
the slow side of moderate. Depart the Santa Fe at 7:00 AM. Coordinator- Lettie
Gutierrez
Monday, May 20, 2019
June 2019 Hike List
AtBF June 2019 Hike Schedule
The schedule includes hikes in the Red Rock Canyon
National Conservation Area, Lake Mead National Recreational Area, and the
Spring Mountains. Meeting locations for hikes in any other areas will be
specified in the hike description. You can locate detailed information on all
locations at the AtBF blog and in a file at either the group site: https://groups.io/g/atbf website or
the blogsite: www.aroundthebendfriends.com
IMPORTANT
NOTE- Hike coordinators may not always be at either the early
or primary assembly points. Participants will need to monitor the time and set
up carpooling to the next meeting location or pickup point when that occurs.
Although most of these situations are noted in the hike descriptions, others
may occur that are not so noted. Times indicated for each hike are departure
times and are strictly observed.
Please pay attention to the difficulty ratings for each
hike offered and do not attempt hikes that are beyond your abilities.
Participants can find additional descriptions about hikes on the blog by
clicking on the Hike Descriptions link and/or using the Search Box found at the
top right of the blog. Members should also contact the coordinator if they have
any concerns or questions about the hike. As two of our prime considerations on
any hike are safety and enjoyment, it is important that each participant have
the capability of completing any advertised hike at the pace published by the
coordinator.
It is the responsibility of new members to prove their
hiking ability, therefore, hikers new to our club must begin with one of the
easy or easy to moderate hikes offered on the monthly schedule. After they have
gained sufficient experience, have been able to assess their abilities relative
to the group, and have had a chance to interact with our coordinators, they
will be free to start moving up to more difficult hikes. New hikers who are
guests of existing members may initially participate in other than easy or easy
moderate hikes but must be accompanied by the existing member who will take
responsibility for their safety if the situation demands.
Hike coordinators will have the right to reject any
hiker, whether new to the club or an existing member, if they believe that such
person’s participation would infringe on the ability of the group to conduct
the hike as advertised or if overall safety becomes an issue.
Questions
regarding general information should be directed to club president John Ward at
wardjohn1948@yahoo.com.
Specific questions regarding hikes should be directed to the listed
coordinator. Refer to the club roster for contact information.
Difficulty Levels-
Easy-
Hikes of 3-4 miles or less with not more than 500 feet of gain, generally with
only gradual elevation gains on even surface trails.
Easy
to Moderate- Hikes ranging up to 5 miles and 500 to 700
feet of elevation gain with the potential for some minor trail
irregularities.
Moderate-
Hikes that have a maximum distance of 7 miles with 800-1000 feet of elevation
gain.
Moderately
Strenuous- Distances of up to 12 miles and/or 1400 to 2400 feet of
elevation gain involving less than 25 % of off-trail hiking such as boulder
scrambling or bushwhacking.
Strenuous-
Longer distances with elevation gain of 2500 to 3000 feet or shorter distances
that encompass significant off-trail sections not requiring additional safety
equipment.
Saturday, June 1, Twilight Loop Trail:
Moderately Strenuous; 8.79 miles; 1653 elevation gain; 8AM. This
was Kay’s exploratory back in 2015 that established a third route for the
Twilight repertoire in the northern desert acreage of Red Rock Canyon NCA, just
nine miles up the Kyle Canyon Road from the 95. The Twilight TH is not signed
but the landmark is a very large gravel parking lot on your right. The hiking
takes us across to, then through Grapevine Canyon and the spring/cistern area.
And finally it’s up and over the Twilight Ridge to make our way back to the
cars. Looking west, we’ll have great views of the still snow-covered Spring
Mountains. We depart the Santa Fe by 8 AM. Coordinator- David
Gray
Monday, June 3, Stepladder Loop: Moderate; 6 miles; 1000’
elevation; 7:30 AM. We access the Stepladder Trail
from the parking area across from the Visitor Center on Kyle Canyon Road. The
first mile is a steady uphill climb to the saddle below Stepladder Peak. Then
we connect to the trail that takes us down to Telephone Canyon Wash. After our
break, we might be off trail as we make our way down and around the peak to the
Shady Hollow Trail. Depart the Santa Fe at 7:30 AM. Coordinator- Lettie
Gutierrez
Tuesday, June 4, South Loop 3rd Overlook: Moderately Strenuous
to Strenuous; 6 miles; 2100’ elevation gain; ~3.5 hours; 7AM - Beginning at the South Loop Trailhead, we will climb
up to what is known as the 3rd Overlook. Pace will be slow and
steady with stops. This is the first of a series of out and back training hikes
for the purpose of acclimating to higher altitudes and gaining strength to
climb Charleston Peak and Wheeler Peak. All training hikes will be divided into
two groups, a slower group and a faster group. The coordinator will be leading
the slower group and she may withdraw from the hike if necessary due to injury.
In that instance, clear directions will be made to whoever is on the hike to
reach the target point in the climb. All training hikes will take place either
on the South Loop or the North Loop Trails and will use the complementing
trailheads, South Loop/Cathedral Rock Trailhead or the Trail Canyon Trailhead.
Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for a 7:00 AM departure. Coordinator- Kay Blackwell
Wednesday, June 5, Acastus/Eagle’s Nest: Moderate; 6 miles; 700’ elevation; 7:30 AM. We
will begin at the Visitor Center on Kyle Canyon Road. Using the Acastus Trail,
we make our way to Fletcher Canyon. Then we connect to the Eagle’s Nest Trail.
Returning, we will make our way down a seldom used route to the Acastus Trail
and to the cars. My pace will be on the slow side of moderate. Depart the Santa
Fe at 7:30 AM. Coordinator- Lettie Gutierrez
Thursday, June 6, Mummy Junction: Moderately Strenuous to Strenuous; 7
miles; 2500’ elevation gain; ~3.75 hours; 7AM - Beginning at the Trail Canyon Trailhead, the hike climbs
the hill to the North Loop junction and turns left. We will hike past Cave
Springs, take the long switchback across the scree field and stop at the log
seating just past the Mummy Mountain Trail junction. Pace will be slow and
steady with stops. This is the second of a series of out and back training
hikes for the purpose of acclimating to higher altitudes and gaining strength
to climb Charleston Peak and Wheeler Peak. All training hikes will be divided
into two groups, a slower group and a faster group. The coordinator will be
leading the slower group and she may withdraw from the hike if necessary due to
injury. In that instance, clear directions will be made to whoever is on the
hike to reach the target point in the climb. All training hikes will take place
either on the South Loop or the North Loop Trails and will use the
complementing trailheads, South Loop/Cathedral Rock Trailhead or the Trail
Canyon Trailhead. Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for a 7:00 AM departure. Coordinator-
Kay Blackwell
Friday, June 7, Blue Diamond Ridges: Moderate; 7 miles; 1500 FT
elevation gain; 5:30 AM. Here is a
hike for those who don’t want to drive to the mountains. This early
morning moderate trek across from Red Rock Canyon will cover a distance of up
to 7 miles starting from the Cowboy Stables parking lot along Highway
159. How much the group does will be determined by the increases in
temperature during the early morning hours. If it stays somewhat cool our
destination will be the Las Vegas Overlook. Gather at Red Rock Casino by
5:15 AM to leave for the stables. Or meet the coordinator at the trailhead by
5:30 AM for the start of the hike. Sunrise 5:23. Coordinator- David
Hardy.
Saturday, June
8, Pine Cone Canyon Loop/Lee Canyon: Strenuous; 5 miles; 1587 FT gain;
8AM. It’s rated strenuous as this canyon, though a
shortcut that connects the Lower Bristlecone Road to the Bonanza Trail, offers
a challenging steep climb that is littered in pine cones and has several areas
of loose rock. The junction at the Bonanza Trail is the high point of the hike.
From there we’ll head down the Bonanza Trail Steps to connect with the No Name
Trail, taking our break at the saddle area. We’ll return to the cars via the
Upper Bristlecone Trail and Lee Canyon Road. We’ll start our day from the Lower
Bristlecone Trailhead. Depart the Santa Fe by 8 AM. Coordinator- David
Gray
Sunday, June 9, Big Falls Overlook: Strenuous; 9 miles; 2900’ elevation
gain; ~4.5 hours - Beginning at the
Trail Canyon Trailhead, the route climbs to the North Loop junction saddle. We
will turn left to hike past Cave Springs, Mummy Junction, and the 4.25 Mile
Cliff Overlook. Just when the trail levels out, we stop at the Big Falls Overlook
to peer across Kyle Canyon and see Big Falls and the interesting geology in the
canyon walls. Pace will be slow and steady with stops. This is the third of a
series of out and back training hikes for the purpose of acclimating to higher
altitudes and gaining strength to climb Charleston Peak and Wheeler Peak. All
training hikes will be divided into two groups, a slower group and a faster
group. The coordinator will be leading the slower group and she may withdraw
from the hike if necessary due to injury. In that instance, clear directions
will be made to whoever is on the hike to reach the target point in the climb.
All training hikes will take place either on the South Loop or the North Loop
Trails and will use the complementing trailheads, South Loop/Cathedral Rock
Trailhead or the Trail Canyon Trailhead. Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for a 7:00
AM departure. Coordinator- Kay Blackwell
Monday, June 10, Raintree via North Loop: Moderately Strenuous; 6 miles;
1400’ elevation gain; 7:30 AM. Visiting
this bristlecone pine that is estimated to be over 3000 years old is one of the
premier hikes at Mount Charleston. We will also pass by many other
bristlecones. My pace will be on the slow side of moderate as we make our way
up to the North Loop Meadow, up the switchbacks, and then over to Raintree.
Depart the Santa Fe at 7:30 AM. Coordinator- Lettie Gutierrez
Tuesday, June 11, McFarland Approach
Loop/Campsite Shelter: Strenuous; 10 miles; 3300 FT elevation gain; 8 AM. It’s
been said that this hike has it all when you’re talking about training for Mt. Charleston.
We’ll do the traditional route starting from the Upper Bristlecone Trail. From
there we take two other landmark trails, the No Name and then the Bonanza, to
the large shelter near the Yellow Flower Saddle. Our break time there will
offer great views. Return via the Bonanza switchbacks and the Upper
Bristlecone. Depart the Santa Fe by 8 AM. Coordinator- David Gray
Thursday, June 13, Mummy Springs Loop via Deer Creek: Moderately
Strenuous; 6 miles; 1800 FT gain; 8AM. We’ll
ascend the heavily wooded, rather steep Deer Creek Trail to gain Mummy Springs.
We’ll return via the North Loop Trail taking our break at Raintree, the
landmark bristlecone pine. Heading on down, our route will include the Wild
Horse Trail and Wild Horse Ridge. Pace will be moderate. There will be a couple
of areas of loose rock, rocky terrain. We’ll start our day from the Deer Creek
Trailhead. Depart the Santa Fe by 8 AM. Coordinator- David Gray
Friday, June 14, Acastus to Echo Trail O&B: Moderate; 6 miles; 500’
elevation; 7:30 AM. Our saunter
starts at the Visitor Center. We use the Acastus to the trail along Old Town,
the elementary school, and library to reach an overlook on Echo Falls Trail.
Depart the Santa Fe at 7:30 AM. Coordinator- Lettie Gutierrez
Saturday, June 15, South Loop Saddle: Strenuous; 8 miles; 2900’
elevation gain; ~5 hours - The
hike begins at the South Loop/Cathedral Rock Trailhead. We climb the South Loop
Trail up past the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Overlooks
and on into the higher altitude until arriving at the saddle junction for our
break. Pace will be slow and steady with stops. This is the fourth of a series
of out and back training hikes for the purpose of acclimating to higher
altitudes and gaining strength to climb Charleston Peak and Wheeler Peak. All
training hikes will be divided into two groups, a slower group and a faster
group. The coordinator will be leading the slower group and she may withdraw
from the hike if necessary due to injury. In that instance, clear directions
will be made to whoever is on the hike to reach the target point in the climb.
All training hikes will take place either on the South Loop or the North Loop
Trails and will use the complementing trailheads, South Loop/Cathedral Rock
Trailhead or the Trail Canyon Trailhead. Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for a 7:00
AM departure. Coordinator- Kay Blackwell
Tuesday, June 18, Devil’s Thumb: Strenuous; 13 miles; 3100’ elevation
gain; ~6 hours - Beginning at the
Trail Canyon Trailhead, we climb up to the North Loop saddle junction and turn
left. The trail continues past Cave Springs, Mummy Junction, and Big Falls
Overlook. Devil’s Thumb is located 2 miles past this where we will find several
awesome overlooks of the Lee Canyon side of the North Loop Ridge. Pace will be
slow and steady with stops. This is the fifth of a series of out and back
training hikes for the purpose of acclimating to higher altitudes and gaining
strength to climb Charleston Peak and Wheeler Peak. All training hikes will be
divided into two groups, a slower group and a faster group. The coordinator
will be leading the slower group and she may withdraw from the hike if
necessary due to injury. In that instance, clear directions will be made to
whoever is on the hike to reach the target point in the climb. All training
hikes will take place either on the South Loop or the North Loop Trails and
will use the complementing trailheads, South Loop/Cathedral Rock Trailhead or
the Trail Canyon Trailhead. Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for a 7:00 AM
departure. Coordinator- Kay Blackwell
Thursday, June 20, Griffith Peak: Strenuous; 9 miles; 3300’ elevation
gain; ~5.5 hours - Beginning at the
South Loop/Cathedral Rock Trailhead, we will climb past the South Loop
overlooks to the saddle junction on the ridge. A left turn here gives a small
respite before the last steep climb up to Griffith Peak. This is the sixth of a
series of out and back training hikes for the purpose of acclimating to higher
altitudes and gaining strength to climb Charleston Peak and Wheeler Peak. All
training hikes will be divided into two groups, a slower group and a faster
group. The coordinator will be leading the slower group and she may withdraw
from the hike if necessary due to injury. In that instance, clear directions
will be made to whoever is on the hike to reach the target point in the climb.
All training hikes will take place either on the South Loop or the North Loop
Trails and will use the complementing trailheads, South Loop/Cathedral Rock
Trailhead or the Trail Canyon Trailhead. Meet at the Santa Fe Casino for a 7:00
AM departure. Coordinator- Kay Blackwell
Friday,
June 21, Cockscomb Ridge: Moderately Strenuous; 6 miles; 1800’ elevation; 7:30
AM. To reach our destination, we will hike
up Trail Canyon, one tough 2-mile trail in the Spring Mountains. Pacing will
accommodate moderate and above. At the saddle, we turn right to begin hiking
along the ridge. There are more steep sections along the ridge and a narrow
section along the spine. We depart the Santa Fe at 7:30 AM. Coordinator- Lettie
Gutierrez
Saturday, June 22, Fletcher Peak via North Loop: Strenuous; 6.35 miles
out and back; 2492 FT elevation gain; 8 AM. Standard route done at a moderate pace with breaks
along the way. We’ll take a bit more time at the peak to enjoy the day. It’s a
good route to aid your training in preparation for the Mt. Charleston trek.
Depart the Santa Fe by 8 AM. Coordinator- David Gray
Monday, June 24, Bristlecone Loop: Moderately to Moderately Strenuous; 6 miles; 700 FT
elevation gain; 7:30 AM. The hike begins at the
upper parking lot of the ski resort. We will drop down a steep embankment to
the road to access the Lower Bristlecone Trail. The road/trail takes us up to
our break spot that is where the Bonanza Trail begins. Then the road fades out
and a trail through the forest begins. We will hike by many bristlecone pine
trees. Depart the Santa Fe at 7:30 AM. Coordinator- Lettie Gutierrez
Tuesday, June 25, Red Springs O&B/Calico Basin:
Moderate; 4 miles; 600 FT elevation gain; 5:30 AM. Our route will
start from the Red Springs Trailhead/picnic area and go around the south end of
the Calico Hills going as far as the Calico II Overlook. To keep cool, we’ll
utilize the shade created by the canyon between the sandstone hills and the
Scenic Loop Drive. Meet the coordinator at Red Springs by 5:30 AM for start of
the hike. If anyone plans to carpool from Red Rock Casino they should
leave that assembly point at 5:15 AM. If the gate of the parking area is
still not open that early there is plenty of parking along the
road. Sunrise 5:25. Coordinator- David Hardy
Wednesday, June 26, Fletcher Canyon/Eagle’s Nest Loop: Moderate to
Moderately Strenuous; 6 miles; 1100’ elevation gain; 7:30 AM. Both
trails offer splendid scenery and views. We begin on Fletcher, then turn onto
Eagle’s Nest Loop. The loop brings us back to Fletcher Canyon Trail, which we
will take all the way up to Obstacle Rock. My pace will be on the slow side of
moderate. Depart the Santa Fe at 7:30 AM. Coordinator- Lettie Gutierrez
Thursday, June 27, Lee Peak: Very Strenuous; 12 miles; 3800’ elevation
gain; ~7 hours - Beginning at the Trail Canyon Trailhead, the hike
climbs up to the North Loop saddle junction. After turning left, the hike
continues up into the higher altitudes. We will pass across the base of this
unofficial peak before making a sharp right turn to climb up its last steep
ascent. Unique views await you! Pace will be slow and steady with stops. This
is the seventh of a series of out and back training hikes for the purpose of
acclimating to higher altitudes and gaining strength to climb Charleston Peak
and Wheeler Peak. All training hikes will be divided into two groups, a slower
group and a faster group. The coordinator will be leading the slower group and
she may withdraw from the hike if necessary due to injury. In that instance,
clear directions will be made to whoever is on the hike to reach the target
point in the climb. All training hikes will take place either on the South Loop
or the North Loop Trails and will use the complementing trailheads, South
Loop/Cathedral Rock Trailhead or the Trail Canyon Trailhead. Meet at the Santa
Fe Casino for a 7:00 AM departure. Coordinator- Kay Blackwell
Saturday, June 29, Middle Deer Creek Canyon O&B: Moderately
Strenuous; 7.5 miles; 1400 FT gain; 8AM. This
is a trail route that takes us up and down several long ridges through the
greenery of the desert scrub, pinyon pines, and juniper trees off of Lee Canyon
Road at MM 7-8. Here, the pull off parking trailhead area is the remnant of the
old road. This trek offers great views of the Spring Mountains to the north
west of us. Depart the Santa Fe by 8 AM. Coordinator- David Gray
Saturday, June 29, Stanley B Loop: Easy Moderate; <3
miles; 865’ elevation gain; 8:30 AM – Join us for a slow climb
up to an old mine / spring site up the hill from Kyle Canyon Road. Meet at the
Santa Fe Casino for an 8:30am departure. New club members welcome. Coordinator
– Kay Blackwell
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