Hidden Peak - Level 3
Description
I am super excited to lead the Hike and Scramble hikers to my favorite peak in Red Rock, Hidden Peak. This trail has a little bit of everything – trail and mild scrambling. I like to approach this peak from the back-backside of Red Rock, off Rainbow Springs dirt road. There is very limited parking at the trailhead; therefore, car pooling will be encouraged. The dirt road is very manageable with my Subaru Forester. The trail begins with seeing the water flowing at the Rainbow Springs and a native American agava roasting pit. From there we will ascend to the Red Rock ridgeline, where we can see the first glimpses of the massive Red Rock mountains below. While on the ridgeline, we will make three good steep climbs before making the turn into the Hidden Peak area. There is one loose rock area on the final climb to Hidden Peak with maybe a very short section that some might consider exposure. We will take it very slowly and get everyone up safely. The peak has a grand view of the surrounding mountains. On the descent, we will stop at the Hidden Arch located in the area of Little Zion. After many pictures of the arch, we will pass the water pools before making a steep climb out of the area to reach the ridgeline. Thankfully, it is all down hill after this point. We will return the same way we traveled. I have seen deer tracks and bones along the trails that we travel. Interestingly, I have never spotted a deer in this area. Hopefully, today will be the first.
STATS:
Trailhead: Rainbow Springs Trailhead
Distance: 8 miles
Elevation gain: 1,729 ft
Elevation peak: 6,352 ft
Time: 6 hours, plus travel time
Difficulty: moderate – because of the distance and short scrambling area
Pace: relaxed, yet adjusted by group make up
Class: 1
Safety is the first priority of our hikes. Therefore, all hikers in our group, including another leader who joins us, will stay behind the leader. The sweeper will be last in line.
Group Hiking: Stay with the group behind the leader. If you don’t want to stay with us, you can always go hiking on your own, though it’s not recommended. Don’t run ahead. If you start to get too far behind, shout ahead before you’re out of range for someone to hear you. I always endeavor to keep track of everyone’s progress, but ultimately, it’s your responsibility to communicate what you need.
By signing up for and/or attending this event, each participant acknowledges and reaffirms the Waiver and Statement of Personal Responsibility previously executed by each participant and agrees that he/she has assumed all risk of injury, releases HASLV from all liability, covenants not to sue, and waives all claims against HASLV, its leaders and representatives.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Late Night Trailhead, Unnamed Rd, Las Vegas, us
