Red Rock Canyon

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, National reserve, Mountain Springs. Four stars, a week ago, 26 views. Great desert escape just west of Las Vegas, and worth the short drive. We were on a bike trip from California to Vegas and took the 13 mile scenic loop in the morning before it got too hot. The eight second clip you see in my first thumbnail is the sandstone right up close, that honeycomb texture and red streaks, you can almost feel the heat coming off it. The second and third photos show the Calico Hills in full sun, bright red against the grey mountains behind, classic Mojave …

Stunning vistas in a short up hill down hill 17 mile loop. At a glance some of the textured rock formations look smaller than they actually are. Plenty of trails, bring at least a gallon of water per person if hiking trails. Nice visitor center and plenty of parking at turnoffs for taking pictures or walking around. Easy drive around if you don’t want to get out.

Hiking at Red Rock Canyon was well worth it, the scenery was gorgeous! The trail diversity between the different destinations made for an awesome outdoor experience that was unexpected for Vegas. Highly recommend it but come prepared, it can get very windy depending on altitude.

I absolutely love this place. Great facilities beautiful area. Make sure your battery is charged on your phone or your camera. Because you're gonna want to take pictures. Wear good sturdy hiking shoes because you want to go to scramble around on the rocks. There are trails everywhere, and adventure behind every corner. And definitely take the loop, it's worth the money.And it supports the park. Ten stars out of five. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

If Las Vegas is the city that never sleeps, then Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is the place where Vegas goes, “Okay… maybe I should drink some water and touch a cactus for a while.” Just 17 miles from the Strip, Red Rock Canyon is absolutely stunning — giant red cliffs, that were used in the star trex movie, twisting desert roads, dramatic mountain views, and enough photo spots to make your phone storage beg for mercy. One minute you’re surrounded by casinos and slot machines, the next you’re cruising through a real-life western movie set wondering if a cowboy is about to …