Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Las Vegas, NV
Phone: 702-515-5350
The red sandstone and surrounding desert landscape of this 197,000-acre scenic area offers more than 30 miles of trails, everything from short, easy walks to difficult, all-day hikes. Detailed maps of Red Rock's 22 trails are available at the Scenic Drive entrance.
Elevation: 3,000 to 7,000
Getting There: Red Rock Canyon is 18 miles west of Las Vegas on State Route 159.
Trails of interest include:
Moenkopi Loop
Distance: 2 miles round trip
Difficulty: Beginner
Lost Creek Children's Discovery Trail
Distance: 0.7 miles round trip
Difficulty: Beginner
Escarpment Base Trail
Distance:10.4 miles round trip
Difficulty: Intermediate to advanced
Turtlehead Peak
Distance: 5 miles round trip
Difficulty: Advanced
Grand Circle Adventure
Distance: 11 miles round trip
Difficulty: Advanced