Frequently Asked Questions About Hiking

Tips: Do's and Don'ts

• Do be on time. In fact, show up at the meeting place a few minutes early.  The posted meet time is actually our departure time from the meeting spot.  We normally carpool to the trailhead to lessen the impact on the parking lots.
• Do read the entire hike description on the Meetup Calendar for the hike you are signing up for.
• Do workout on days you don't hike. Las Vegas has great gyms.
• Do 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 injured.
• 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.