Frequently Asked Questions About club Hiking

Tips: Do's and Don'ts

  • Be on time. In fact, show up at the meetup location a few minutes early.  The posted meet time is actually our departure time from the meetup location.  We normally carpool to the trailhead to lessen the impact on the parking lots.
  • Read the entire hike description on the Meetup Calendar for the hike you are signing up for.
  • Check your email and meetup the day of the hike.  Hikes can be cancelled for a number of reasons.  We don't want you driving to the meeting place for nothing.
  • Don't hike if you are not feeling well or are nursing an injury.  Take a rest day...the hike organizor and you fellow hikers will appreciate it!
  • Don't show up intoxicated or bring alcoholic beverages or drugs on the hikes. 
  • Don't RVSP Yes to hike and then not show up.  No showing hikes will lead to you not being added to the "going" list.
  • Don't bring guest or children to the hike.
  • Don't bring pets unless it's posted as a pet hike.
What are hiking classes?
Most hikes in Red Rock will consist of class 2 & 3 climbs depending on the route taken.  A few of the routes have class 4 climbs but only have small sections that are at that level, but it’s important to know you must be prepared to face those areas. 

  • Class 1: Walking with a low chance of injury. 
  • Class 2: Simple scrambling with the possibility of occasional use of the hands. Little potential danger is encountered. 
  • Class 3: Ground surface is steeper and hikers need to use their hands and legs to climb.  Hand and foot holds are plentiful and most people would not have a problem climbing.  This  is scrambling. Occasionally, hikers will use webbing or a rope for assistance.
  • Class 4: Scrambling with increased exposure and less available hand and foot holds.  Webbing or a rope should be available for hikers.  Some routes with class 4 are easy, with little exposure and only a short section of scrambling while other class 4 routes are sustained with difficulty and long sections of exposed class 4.  Be sure to discuss the route with the hike organizer if you have any questions. ​
Click here to see a short video example of the hiking classes.