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Walking Las Vegas

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Las Vegas, NV, US

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If you're looking for fun, lower risk (class 1 and 2, rarely class 3) hikes and walks in and around the Las Vegas Valley, this is the place for you.

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IKE*s PEAK 4.7 mile (southwest) 2~groups
Sun, Sep 13 · 6:00 AM PDT
10000 Cougar Avenue, LAS VEGAS, NV, US
recent photos 2026 2025 to 2020 • Hourly Weather + UV (sun) • SW hike maps

-------------- NEW
Las Vegas Mountaineers Parker Wolf created new free (Apple/Android/Web) AdventureFrens platform simpler and faster than Meetup. Take a look.
> Join Adventure Frens and our new AF group: Summerlin+ and Las Vegas Outdoors
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For most hikers, this is a "relatively easy" 4.7 mile intermediate "no scrambling" hike, elevation gain 650 feet. From COUGAR AVENUE parking, we first hike east on an old mining road and then north. We ascend to a mountain ridge trail to Ike's Peak and back again (4.3 miles) or return via Good Call Loop. Hiking shoes: YES, tennis shoes: NO.

Las Vegas weather and by month • 10-day forecast • historical averages

I am a retired systems analyst / computer geek. I still dabble with making (mostly desktop) hobby web pages - the latest include non-app desktop and/or phone pages:

Poplinks / Streaming • TV News Plus • Sleep Sounds • Radio Jukebox

NOTES • Most RSVPs are usually by members of a larger Meetup group. Upload to share your Meetup photos with others. I will re-post to the 2nd Meetup group and post to Facebook Summerlin Outdoors group.

Location is southwest of Rhodes Ranch and Cowabunga Canyon water park near Ft Apache Road. If more than 5 minutes late, spot us walking up the hill.

Note: 10000 Cougar Avenue is for GPS reference only.

GPS • Parking 36.0314 / -115.3136 (photos) • Ike's Peak 36.054 / -115.32
Street Parking -- COUGAR AVENUE and Todd Allen Creek Street -- 89178

DIRECTIONS -- for most, take Ft Apache south, past Warm Springs Road, and past Rhodes Ranch (on left). Turn right (west) at Ford Avenue stoplight. Near the end of Ford Avenue, you may see Forbuss Elementary School. At the end of Ford Avenue, turn right (north) on Reynolds Spring Road and then left on COUGAR AVENUE. We can park along or near the first 2 blocks of COUGAR AVENUE (parking photos).

We DO NOT meet on Reynolds Spring Road and NOT near the flood control basin dam.

For those coming from the southeast or Henderson, go west on Blue Diamond Road aka H-160. Exit at Ft Apache and go north. Turn left (west) at Ford Avenue stoplight en route to Cougar Avenue.

Friendly chat welcome but please: no national politics or religion.
Hiking shoes are REQUIRED for greater safety - no tennis shoes.
Bring water and snacks. • Well behaved dogs on leash might be okay.
I try to schedule my hikes when the sun's UV level is mostly 4 or lower.
Be aware that we share this trail with advanced mountain bikers.

Ike's Peak mountain biking -- Summerlin Oudoors -- Durango Southwest
REQUIRED READING (legal info, etc.) • Las Vegas for residents and visitors

Use Meetup message system to contact organizer with any questions.

IF WEATHER FORECAST IS BAD, hike may be moved to SATURDAY.
4 attendees
8 seats left
RainTree via the Trail Canyon and North Loop Trails
Sun, Sep 13 · 8:00 AM PDT
Smith's Marketplace, 9710 W Skye Canyon Park Dr, Las Vegas, NV, US
The Raintree via the Trail Canyon Trail and the North Loop Trail is a rather tough about 5mi there and back hike with over 1600ft of elevation gain – quite an endeavor. The objective of the hike is the magnificent 3000yr old Rain Tree Bristlecone Pine, which seems to have fewer Bristlecone pine needles in recent years that hopefully doesn’t entail the tree endeared by so many is beginning the demise of its life cycle.

The trails to Raintree are well defined, and as with most of the hikes I host, there’s no exposure or scrambling. In an effort to conserve fuel we’ll MeetUp at the Smith Marketplace near the Burger King and carpool to the trailhead.

The MeetUp time is a bit earlier than usual at 8:00am due to limited parking at the trailhead, which is at the Echo Trail parking area. Dogs and kids are welcome to attend provided they’re well behaved and their owner cleans up after them. Also, I’ll email the status of the hike to attendees the day prior, which will include the weather forecast. Lastly, please consider a small donation to Walking Las Vegas to help defray the cost of the annual dues. Happy trails…

Please be aware that Walking Las Vegas Organizers are not tour guides and are not park rangers. The purpose of these activities is to provide enjoyment of the outdoors through organized activities. 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. Each participant is expected to be physically and mentally capable of safely accomplishing activities and will follow all safety guidelines and use instructions associated with the event. Each participant is financially responsible for loss or damage to any equipment related to the event.
The organizers of this group and current / 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 their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests. There may be times when a coordinator fee is assessed. 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 from or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this MeetUp group. Be careful out there.
7 attendees
IKE*s PEAK 4.7 mile (southwest) 2~groups
Sun, Sep 20 · 7:00 AM PDT
10000 Cougar Avenue, LAS VEGAS, NV, US
recent photos 2026 2025 to 2020 • Hourly Weather + UV (sun) • SW hike maps

-------------- NEW
Las Vegas Mountaineers Parker Wolf created new free (Apple/Android/Web) AdventureFrens platform simpler and faster than Meetup. Take a look.
> Join Adventure Frens and our new AF group: Summerlin+ and Las Vegas Outdoors
---------------------

For most hikers, this is a "relatively easy" 4.7 mile intermediate "no scrambling" hike, elevation gain 650 feet. From COUGAR AVENUE parking, we first hike east on an old mining road and then north. We ascend to a mountain ridge trail to Ike's Peak and back again (4.3 miles) or return via Good Call Loop. Hiking shoes: YES, tennis shoes: NO.

Las Vegas weather and by month • 10-day forecast • historical averages

I am a retired systems analyst / computer geek. I still dabble with making (mostly desktop) hobby web pages - the latest include non-app desktop and/or phone pages:

Poplinks / Streaming • TV News Plus • Sleep Sounds • Radio Jukebox

NOTES • Most RSVPs are usually by members of a larger Meetup group. Upload to share your Meetup photos with others. I will re-post to the 2nd Meetup group and post to Facebook Summerlin Outdoors group.

Location is southwest of Rhodes Ranch and Cowabunga Canyon water park near Ft Apache Road. If more than 5 minutes late, spot us walking up the hill.

Note: 10000 Cougar Avenue is for GPS reference only.

GPS • Parking 36.0314 / -115.3136 (photos) • Ike's Peak 36.054 / -115.32
Street Parking -- COUGAR AVENUE and Todd Allen Creek Street -- 89178

DIRECTIONS -- for most, take Ft Apache south, past Warm Springs Road, and past Rhodes Ranch (on left). Turn right (west) at Ford Avenue stoplight. Near the end of Ford Avenue, you may see Forbuss Elementary School. At the end of Ford Avenue, turn right (north) on Reynolds Spring Road and then left on COUGAR AVENUE. We can park along or near the first 2 blocks of COUGAR AVENUE (parking photos).

We DO NOT meet on Reynolds Spring Road and NOT near the flood control basin dam.

For those coming from the southeast or Henderson, go west on Blue Diamond Road aka H-160. Exit at Ft Apache and go north. Turn left (west) at Ford Avenue stoplight en route to Cougar Avenue.

Friendly chat welcome but please: no national politics or religion.
Hiking shoes are REQUIRED for greater safety - no tennis shoes.
Bring water and snacks. • Well behaved dogs on leash might be okay.
I try to schedule my hikes when the sun's UV level is mostly 4 or lower.
Be aware that we share this trail with advanced mountain bikers.

Ike's Peak mountain biking -- Summerlin Oudoors -- Durango Southwest
REQUIRED READING (legal info, etc.) • Las Vegas for residents and visitors

Use Meetup message system to contact organizer with any questions.

IF WEATHER FORECAST IS BAD, hike may be moved to SATURDAY.
3 attendees
IKE*s PEAK 4.7 mile (southwest) 2~groups
Sun, Sep 27 · 7:00 AM PDT
10000 Cougar Avenue, LAS VEGAS, NV, US
recent photos 2026 2025 to 2020 • Hourly Weather + UV (sun) • SW hike maps

-------------- NEW
Las Vegas Mountaineers Parker Wolf created new free (Apple/Android/Web) AdventureFrens platform simpler and faster than Meetup. Take a look.
> Join Adventure Frens and our new AF group: Summerlin+ and Las Vegas Outdoors
---------------------

For most hikers, this is a "relatively easy" 4.7 mile intermediate "no scrambling" hike, elevation gain 650 feet. From COUGAR AVENUE parking, we first hike east on an old mining road and then north. We ascend to a mountain ridge trail to Ike's Peak and back again (4.3 miles) or return via Good Call Loop. Hiking shoes: YES, tennis shoes: NO.

Las Vegas weather and by month • 10-day forecast • historical averages

I am a retired systems analyst / computer geek. I still dabble with making (mostly desktop) hobby web pages - the latest include non-app desktop and/or phone pages:

Poplinks / Streaming • TV News Plus • Sleep Sounds • Radio Jukebox

NOTES • Most RSVPs are usually by members of a larger Meetup group. Upload to share your Meetup photos with others. I will re-post to the 2nd Meetup group and post to Facebook Summerlin Outdoors group.

Location is southwest of Rhodes Ranch and Cowabunga Canyon water park near Ft Apache Road. If more than 5 minutes late, spot us walking up the hill.

Note: 10000 Cougar Avenue is for GPS reference only.

GPS • Parking 36.0314 / -115.3136 (photos) • Ike's Peak 36.054 / -115.32
Street Parking -- COUGAR AVENUE and Todd Allen Creek Street -- 89178

DIRECTIONS -- for most, take Ft Apache south, past Warm Springs Road, and past Rhodes Ranch (on left). Turn right (west) at Ford Avenue stoplight. Near the end of Ford Avenue, you may see Forbuss Elementary School. At the end of Ford Avenue, turn right (north) on Reynolds Spring Road and then left on COUGAR AVENUE. We can park along or near the first 2 blocks of COUGAR AVENUE (parking photos).

We DO NOT meet on Reynolds Spring Road and NOT near the flood control basin dam.

For those coming from the southeast or Henderson, go west on Blue Diamond Road aka H-160. Exit at Ft Apache and go north. Turn left (west) at Ford Avenue stoplight en route to Cougar Avenue.

Friendly chat welcome but please: no national politics or religion.
Hiking shoes are REQUIRED for greater safety - no tennis shoes.
Bring water and snacks. • Well behaved dogs on leash might be okay.
I try to schedule my hikes when the sun's UV level is mostly 4 or lower.
Be aware that we share this trail with advanced mountain bikers.

Ike's Peak mountain biking -- Summerlin Oudoors -- Durango Southwest
REQUIRED READING (legal info, etc.) • Las Vegas for residents and visitors

Use Meetup message system to contact organizer with any questions.

IF WEATHER FORECAST IS BAD, hike may be moved to SATURDAY.
3 attendees

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