Lake Mead Series: Liberty Bell Arch, Colorado Overlook & Spooky Canyon

Please read the entire description. New participants must complete a fillable liability Waiver HERE (open in Acrobat). If you've already completed one with me for past events, no further waiver is required.

This event is cross-posted with 52 Peak Club/Vegas Explorer Deck. If you're an Explorer Deck member and need the card, sign up for that event simultaneously. You'll get credit towards your VegasHikers numbers and earn 10♠️ Colorado Overlook!

A moderate 6-mile out-'n-back hike that starts at the same trailhead as Arizona Hot Springs and follows the same route for about a mile. We will then branch off, visit an abandoned manganese mine, visit the famous Liberty Bell Arch (trekking poles and gloves are recommended if you chose to climb up to the arch), and proceed to the Overlook about 800 feet above the Colorado River. After returning to the trail head, we will take a very short drive and explore Spooky Canyon, and then enjoy a tailgate potluck.

HIKE QUICK STATS

• Distance: 6 miles
• Elevation gain: 1,000 ft
• Difficulty: Moderately strenuous
• Pace: Moderate
• Time: 6 hours (includes hiking, driving & tailgating)
• GEAR: Old hiking boots, trekking poles & gloves recommended
• No guests, children/minors, canines, or event crashers please!
• All attendees must be members of VegasHikers. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up & it's FREE.

TAILGATE: After hike potluck; informal social gathering with food and drink; bring a camp chair

Henderson Carpool Location:
45 E Horizon Ridge Pkwy, surface lot, park well away from the entrance of the Von's store, we will form carpools for the drive across the bridge to Arizona.

The primary focus of this winter series is to take advantage of the cooler temperatures to explore Lake Mead and surrounding areas. If I don't know you, be sure to fill out your Profile so I can see what your experience level is. This series is not for beginners. You should have a reasonable level of fitness for all of the hikes, and scrambling experience for some of the hikes.

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If you have any questions, text Liz at 702-496-2455 or Jim at 702-515-9824.

Tentative Winter Schedule (Lake Mead & Valley of Fire):
11/30 Liberty Bell Arch, Colorado Overlook & Spooky Canyon
12/7  Railroad Tunnels to Hoover Dam
12/14 White Owl Canyon
12/21 Red & Black Mtns (Boulder City)
12/28 VOF: Yellow Spire
1/4   Raven's Balcony
1/11   Seven Dry Falls & Cholla Forest
1/18  VOF: Top of the World Arch & Slots
1/25  Hamblin Mtn
2/1   Lone Palm
2/8   VOF: Sandstone High Point (Raven's Nest)
2/15  Anniversary Narrows & Peak
2/22  China Ranch (point-to-point)
3/1   Arizona Hot Springs
3/8   Frenchman Mtn

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 can not 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.