Urban Trails

Lone Mountain Loop and Trivia Night at Aces and Ales

Tue, Nov 17 · 5:00 PM PST

Lone Mountain Park, 4445 N Jensen St, Las Vegas, NV 89129, USA, Las Vegas, NV, US

Don'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.
• Google Maps
• Apple Maps

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.

Sunday Scramble: Arizona Hot Spring

Sun, Nov 22 · 6:30 AM PST

300 E Lake Mead Pkwy, 300 E Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89015, USA, Henderson, NV, US

For this Sunday's adventure, we're heading to Arizona Hot Springs for a strenuous and rewarding desert hike through the rugged canyons of Lake Mead National Recreation Area! Expect towering canyon walls, winding desert washes, rocky scrambles, and spectacular sandstone scenery as we make our way toward one of the region's most unique natural hot springs.

Our journey takes us deep into a narrow canyon, where we'll discover natural hot spring pools tucked between towering rock walls. We'll have time to relax, soak in the warm mineral water, and enjoy the incredible desert surroundings before tackling the return hike. With a mix of adventure, beautiful landscapes, and a well-earned soak, this is a fantastic way to explore the desert!

⚠️ STRENUOUS | Class 1–2 Hiking/Scrambling | ~4.9mi | ~967ft gain
AllTrails Route Information Here

📸 WHAT TO EXPECT
A challenging desert hike at a RELAXED pace, stopping for frequent breaks and photos. Expect sandy washes, uneven rocky terrain, occasional hands-on scrambling, and a sustained uphill return. We'll spend some time enjoying the hot springs before heading back. As a photographer, I will also coordinate some group photos.

Hot springs safety: Test water temperatures before entering, as some pools can be extremely hot. Avoid submerging your head in untreated hot spring water due to the risk of infection.

💡 PRO TIP: Start hydrating before you hit the trail. Drinking 8–16 oz of water with electrolytes about an hour beforehand can help your body stay ahead of the heat rather than trying to catch up once you're already dehydrated.

💥 WHAT IS SCRAMBLING?
Scrambling sits between hiking and climbing, involving hands-on movement over rocky terrain.

• Class 1 Hiking – Established trails and straightforward walking terrain.
• Class 2 Scrambling – Steep or rocky terrain requiring occasional hand use for balance.

🚗 CARPOOL MEETUP @ 6:30 AM
We'll meet at a Walmart in Henderson at 6:30 AM, departing promptly at 6:40 AM for the Arizona Hot Springs trailhead parking lot. We'll aim to begin hiking ~7:20 AM. Those driving separately can meet us directly at the Arizona Hot Springs trailhead parking lot.

WHAT TO BRING

• 🥾 Proper hiking shoes with good traction
• 💧 2–3 liters of water
• 🍎 Snacks
• 🧢 Dress in layers for cool morning temperatures
• 🩱 Swimsuit and towel for the hot springs
• 🧥 Dry clothes or a warm layer for after soaking
• 🧤 Gloves (optional for rocky sections)

If you have any questions at all, feel free to reach out.
Let’s go make some memories! 🏜️🔥

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URBAN TRAILS LIABILITY DISCLAIMER AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK:
By registering for and participating in this Urban Trails event, you acknowledge that you are voluntarily participating in an outdoor activity that involves inherent risks including, but not limited to: slips, falls, uneven terrain, loose rock, rockfall, water crossings, ice, snow, scrambling, wildlife, environmental exposure, and changing weather conditions, any of which may result in serious injury, illness, or death.

You understand that Urban Trails and its event hosts and volunteers (including but not limited to Nicholas Klein) are not providing professional guiding services, and that all participants are responsible for their own safety, route decisions, equipment, and level of participation. You understand that you may choose to opt out of any portion of the hike at any time.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation and agree to release, waive, and discharge Urban Trails and its hosts and volunteers from any and all liability for injury, damage, loss, or claims arising from participation in this event, including claims arising from the ordinary negligence of Urban Trails or its hosts and volunteers.

By registering for this event, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Liability Waiver & Assumption of Risk and voluntarily choose to participate.

In addition to the electronic liability waiver above, all participants are required to sign a written liability waiver at the meetup location prior to participating in the event. Participants who do not sign the written waiver will not be permitted to join the hike.