Vegas Fun Run Details

mrkake · **Posted:** Wed Nov 26, 2008 5:24 pm

Okay folks here's the scoop:

Date: Saturday, December 6th
Time: 10 am
Place: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
Take the scenic loop to the turn off to the parking area. This is where we will start the day. Those of you staying at a Strip or Downtown property should plan on 30 - 40 minutes travel time to reach the meeting place. Here is a general map http://www.desertusa.com/redrock/lasvegasmap.jpg

If you are on the northern end of Las Vegas Blvd will want to take I-15 to 95 North towards Reno, exit on Summerlin Parkway, exit on Rampart and head south, turn right on Charleston Blvd. and head west. There are signs for Red Rock once you get past the 215.

If you are staying south, you will want to just take I-15 to the 215 west and exit at Charleston Blvd heading west and follow the signs.

For those staying at the Suncoast or Red Rock casinos it is only about 10 minutes to the gate of Red Rock NCA. Just head west on Charleston.

Please PM me if you need directions from a specific location and I will be happy to give them.

We will be on CB Channel 25.

Weather is expected to be in the low to mid 60's so dress accordingly and bring a jacket. No precipitation is currently being forecast for that day.

Standard requirements are expected to be met: vehicle in good repair with a full tank of fuel, strong recovery points front and rear, fire extinguisher, shovel, appropriate clothing for conditions, plenty of food and water for all occupants, etc. I will have "Hold Harmless" agreements to sign at the meeting place.

This is still the desert and even though its cool, dehydration is always a concern. Bring plenty of water and drink before you are thirsty. My recommendation is at least 2 liters per person or more. Bring a cold lunch and we can stop for a group meal once we get over the top of Potato Ridge and drop down into Spring Mountain National Recreation Area.

Here is the general itinerary for the day (for the most part the trail consists of dirt roads and should be an enjoyable drive through some desert mountains):

Meet at RRNCA, travel over Potato Ridge down into SMNRA, break for lunch, head down Lovell Canyon Rd to Highway 160 and travel west about 5 miles on 160 to Wheeler Pass Rd., follow Wheeler Pass Rd over the summit and back down the east side of the mountain to Cold Creek, air back up and head to US95 and back into town.
Here is a Google map that I made of the trail: http://tinyurl.com/45z6pf

Dinner is on me at The Melting Pot in Summerlin (you will just need to pay for drinks and tip the server/s well). I will give details and directions on the trail. If any of you local guys can't make the trail run but would like to join us for dinner you are welcome to come!

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Wed Nov 26, 2008 10:09 pm

Awesome! Great details!

:shock:

Wow Kirk! Wasn't expecting you to feed us for free but that is awesome of you! Don't gotta twist my arm twice!

Really looking forward to this run!

Well we are staying at the Circus Circus hotel unless someone can find a better deal conviently located for around $100 (for 4 people, 2 queen beds) for Sat night. I tell ya, using the stupid "discount" sites (orbitz, travelocity, hotels.com, etc.) Suck! Bait & switch! They lead you in w/ a
"great deal" and by the time you are ready to pay they have tacked on another $30-40 + in taxes and extra persons fees, etc. BS! I went stright through the Circus site and got the same deal as the discount sites wanted. :roll:

Fun times

allyrand · **Posted:** Wed Nov 26, 2008 10:24 pm

Yes...definatly a big thanks for that Kirk!...I am really looking forward to wheeling with you guys finally!

Inc · **Posted:** Thu Nov 27, 2008 1:19 am

Kirk hooked my wife and I up at the restaurant while we were down there and it is delicious. Highly recommend it. Kirk is one solid guy.

KJ Taz · **Posted:** Thu Nov 27, 2008 2:20 am

Nice Kirk! This looks to be a fun trip and it will be nice to meet folks from the board.

sandiegodave · **Posted:** Thu Nov 27, 2008 11:23 am

I have to fly into Vegas that weekend and would love to join the run as a rider if anyone has an empty seat. I will be staying on the strip and could catch a ride to your hotel or we could meet at the dinner location at the start of the day so I can park my rental car there for the day. If you have room PM me so we can exchange phone numbers.

PS I will be out of town and out of touch until the Tuesday after Thanksgiving to respond to any messages.

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Thu Nov 27, 2008 2:16 pm

sandiegodave wrote:

I have to fly into Vegas that weekend and would love to join the run as a rider if anyone has an empty seat. I will be staying on the strip and could catch a ride to your hotel or we could meet at the dinner location at the start of the day so I can park my rental car there for the day. If you have room PM me so we can exchange phone numbers.

PS I will be out of town and out of touch until the Tuesday after Thanksgiving to respond to any messages.

Yeah, someone help Dave out. I have his number too, so you can PM me also. (i'd let him ride along but I have a full Jeep)

doug · **Posted:** Fri Nov 28, 2008 12:05 am

i might have to work (50/50 now, i will know later this week), but if i go, i should have room for one.

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Fri Nov 28, 2008 12:23 pm

doug wrote:

i might have to work (50/50 now, i will know later this week), but if i go, i should have room for one.

SICK DAY!!! You know you look and feel terrible and probably ate some bad turkey or something. A nice ride on some trails will make you feel so much better!!

KJ Taz · **Posted:** Fri Nov 28, 2008 2:21 pm

Right now I am about 50/50 on having an open seat. I should know for sure by early next week. If I do anyone is welcome to catch a ride with me. Oh but like I have stated I will be in the TJ so you wouldn't be getting a KJ ride.

CaKJFreedom · **Posted:** Fri Nov 28, 2008 9:54 pm

Well a TJ ride will definitely be fun too, glad you got a ride Dave.

Kirk, that is incredibly generous of you, thanks! We'll be there and can't wait to see everyone. Excellent.

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Fri Nov 28, 2008 10:45 pm

CaKJFreedom wrote:

Well a TJ ride will definitely be fun too, glad you got a ride Dave.

Kirk, that is incredibly generous of you, thanks! We'll be there and can't wait to see everyone. Excellent.

AWESOME! Nan Hugs!!

KJ Taz · **Posted:** Sat Nov 29, 2008 1:13 am

My wife is not going to be able to make it, she works till 4:00pm, so I will have an open seat.

MJR · **Posted:** Sun Nov 30, 2008 6:35 pm

Is it too late to get in on the fun? Oh and I won't be in my Jeep.

mrkake · **Posted:** Sun Nov 30, 2008 9:02 pm

MJR wrote:

Is it too late to get in on the fun? Oh and I won't be in my Jeep.

Are you looking for a seat then? It looks like Taz will have one and I will be running solo too. The meeting place is just off of paved road, so if you guys looking for seats are in a rental you can just meet up there.

mrkake · **Posted:** Sun Nov 30, 2008 9:09 pm

Okay, so I just drove from the east side of town out to the junction of Charleston Blvd and I-215 and you guys will need to add about 10 minutes to my estimate of how long it will take to get from the strip to the meeting place. It's more like 30 - 35 minutes to the exit and then maybe another 15 or so to the meeting place. Just wanted to update everyone so there are hopefully no surprises.

yazhi · **Posted:** Sun Nov 30, 2008 9:39 pm

K...it's official!! We're in and we're staying at the La Quinta on W Sahara

They're Phoebe friendly :wink:

MJR · **Posted:** Sun Nov 30, 2008 9:44 pm

mrkake wrote:

MJR wrote:

Is it too late to get in on the fun? Oh and I won't be in my Jeep.

Are you looking for a seat then? It looks like Taz will have one and I will be running solo too. The meeting place is just off of paved road, so if you guys looking for seats are in a rental you can just meet up there.

Nope looking to drive my truck. Look ok to you?

http://www.gotgroceries.net/modules/gal ... alNumber=2

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Sun Nov 30, 2008 11:54 pm

MJR wrote:

mrkake wrote:

MJR wrote:

Is it too late to get in on the fun? Oh and I won't be in my Jeep.

Are you looking for a seat then? It looks like Taz will have one and I will be running solo too. The meeting place is just off of paved road, so if you guys looking for seats are in a rental you can just meet up there.

Nope looking to drive my truck. Look ok to you?

http://www.gotgroceries.net/modules/gal ... alNumber=2

Looks Ok to me. Would be good to see you Mike!

MJR · **Posted:** Mon Dec 01, 2008 12:35 am

JJsKJ wrote:

Looks Ok to me. Would be good to see you Mike!

Cool, will be good to see some familiar faces John. Just so happens I was going to be in Vegas for a wedding Friday anyway.

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