IKEs PEAK 4.7 mile (southwest) 2~groups

🥾 Weekend Afternoon Series: Ike’s Peak Ridgeline Hike Escape the concrete and join us for a perfect afternoon on the ridge! If you are looking for a welcoming crew, panoramic desert views, and a solid outdoor workout without intense rock scrambling, this is your hike. We are a "no hiker left behind" community. Whether you are coming alone to meet new friends or bringing a buddy, you will find a great pace and friendly conversation to kick off your weekend afternoon. 🌟 Why You’ll Love This Hike The Reward: An incredible sweeping view from top of Ike's Peak looking north to Summerlin and Lone Mountain, east to the Las Vegas Strip or back toward the southwest valley and Rhodes Ranch. The Trail: A fun, varied 4.7-mile intermediate route with 650 feet of elevation gain. We use an old mining road before hitting a scenic mountain ridge trail. The Smart Window: We roll out at 1:00 PM—strategically timed to hike as the sun's intense midday UV levels drop (targeting a UV index of 4 or lower) for a much more comfortable, sun-safe trek. ⏱️ Quick Details Start Time: 1:00 PM (more than 5 minutes late? -- spot us walking up the hill.) Difficulty: Intermediate - relatively easy for seasoned hikers, a fun challenge for beginners—no scrambling required. Distance/Time: ~4.7 miles (about 2.5 to 3 hours via ridgeline trail & return via Good Call Loop). Pace: Social and steady. We share the trail with advanced mountain bikers, so we stay aware and hike together. 🐾 Dogs: Well-behaved, leashed trail pups are welcome! 🎒 What to Bring & Safety Rules Footwear: HIKING SHOES REQUIRED. No tennis shoes or sneakers allowed. The ridge trail, often over lava rock terrain, requires solid traction for your safety. Hydration/Snacks: Recommend 1.5–2 liters of water and light trail snack. Vibe Check: Friendly chat is highly encouraged! To keep our community inclusive and relaxed, we have a strict no national politics or religion policy. 🚗 Location, Parking & Directions GPS Pin: 📍 Google Maps Parking Link (Coordinates: 36.0534, -118.444) Reference Address: 10000 Cougar Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89178 (For GPS framing only—street parking available on the first two blocks of Cougar Ave). Meeting Spot: We park along Cougar Avenue and Todd Allen Creek Street. Do not park near the flood control basin dam. Driving Directions: 1. Head South on Fort Apache Rd past Warm Springs and Rhodes Ranch. 2. Turn right (West) onto Ford Avenue (by Forbuss Elementary). 3. At end of Ford, turn right (North) on Reynolds Spring Rd, then a quick left onto Cougar Avenue. (Coming from Henderson? Take Blue Diamond Rd/H-160 West, exit north on Ft. Apache, and turn left on Ford Ave). 🔗 Join the New Platform! We are expanding to a faster, simpler app! Skip the Meetup clutter and connect directly with our community group: 👉 Join our Summerlin+ and Las Vegas Outdoors group on AdventureFrens! \ Note: Most RSVPs come through a larger cross-posted group on Meetup. If the weekend weather forecast takes a turn for the worse, the hike will automatically be shifted to Sunday at 1:00 PM. 🔗 Links recent photos 2026 2025 to 2020 • Hourly Weather + UV (sun) • SW hike maps Ike's Peak mountain biking • Summerlin+ LV Outdoors • SW Las Vegas Parking • REQUIRED READING (legal info, etc.) • Poplinks / Streaming Las Vegas weather and by month • 10-day forecast • historical averages