Name: 🎅9th Annual Santa Helpers Hike 7♣️Mary Jane Falls - Alt Hike
Start: 2024-12-14T07:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-12-14T13:00:00-08:00

Hurricane Hillary flooded Mary Jane Falls in Aug 2023 and the trial is still closed. This is an excellent comparable hike! This hike is cross posted with the Founder's Deck Hikers. It is a 4♠ on the Founder's deck.

9th Annual Santa Helpers costume hike to North Shore Peak! Lets make this hike a fun and festive one!
Please feel free to bring some hot cocoa, cookies🍪, or other goodies to share. Although you do not need to be in a costume to hike, you will have more fun if you are. Christmas music will be played during the hike and at the peak ☃️. Trailhead is inside the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and charges $10 for entrance unless you have a National Park Pass.

**STATISTICS**

* Trailhead: Northshore
* Geographical Location: Lake Mead NRA
* Dist: 2.5 miles
* Elev Gain: 850 ft
* Hike Time (incl breaks): 2-3 hours
* Difficulty: Moderate
* Pace: Slow / Moderate

**What To Wear:**

* Hiking Shoes
* Seasonal Clothing
* Holiday Costume - optional
* Sunscreen
* Sunglasses
* Hat

**What to Bring**

* Phone
* Headlamp - always
* 1L of water or hot cocoa
* Snacks
* [Small personal first aid kit](https://www.52peakclub.com/personal-first-aid-kit.html)

**Please answer the following questions when you RSVP:**

1. Do you need this card?
2. Did you read this entire event writeup and understand/agree with the disclaimer?

**52 Peak Club Information**:

* Cards are $5 at the hike or zelle payment to 52PeakClub@gmail.com
* Your [card tracker](https://www.52peakclub.com/card-tracker.html) record will be updated after the event. You should check it out 😊

**Tips to make the most of your hiking experience:**

* Almost every hiker worries they will "hold everyone back". PLEASE do not worry about that. We are a club, we hike together!
* Be on time. In fact, show up 5 minutes early. The posted meet time is the departure time from the meetup location.
* Read and understand the entire hike description and be aware of your skills and abilities to accomplish it.
* Check your email and meetup the before heading to the hike. Hikes can be cancelled for a number of reasons.
* If you are not feeling well or are nursing an injury, take a rest day, the group will appreciate it!
* We know life happens, if you cannot attend the event, please change your RSVP.
* We love pets and children but please leave them home.
* Understand [Hiking Etiquette](https://www.nps.gov/articles/hikingetiquette.htm?fbclid=IwAR2qK6UvKPgdZ_D1_7eZuv3TTsPW2H1g1fihC81rM6RgmYEBJxFmcnQKRQo#:~:text=Stay%20on%20the%20trail).
* Know and practice [Leave No Trace Principles](https://www.nps.gov/articles/leave-no-trace-seven-principles.htm).
* ​Bring the [10 Essentials](https://www.nps.gov/articles/10essentials.htm) and the packing list per the hike posting.
* Hikers are encouraged to be familiar with [club policies](https://www.52peakclub.com/club-policies.html).

**Disclaimer**
**Hiking Las Vegas Meetup leaders are not guides. Hikes are posted randomly and scheduled by volunteers. There is no guarantee of participating in club events. 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 leaders 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 have the physical abilities, health, and emotional stability to hike and 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.**

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