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Red Rock Hikes:

How to purchase the hikes * See an example of a hike * All Hike are $4.00 *

Class 1 - walking; Class 2 -hands used for balance; Class 3 - climbing; some exposure
Most hikes have a $5 per car entrance fees.
Only one click to download a hike. I don't run you around like some websites.

Red Rock Main Page------ Hikes in Mt. Charleston ----- Hikes around Lake Mead

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  • Lost Creek Canyon
  • Pine Creek
  • Ice Box Canyon
  • Fern Canyon
  • Calico Tank
  • The Park
  • 1st Creek Waterfall
  • LV Overlook

Hike:Lost Creek ----------------------- Photo---------- Add to Cart___Checkout

Type of hike: Trail

Difficulty: 1

Elevation gain: 240 feet

Distance: 1 mile- round trip

Class: 1

Time: 40 minutes

Children: Yes

Special Attractions: Great seasonal waterfall (spring). Interpretive nature trail with informational signs along the way.   

Hike: Pine Creek --------- Photo --------- Slide Show____Add to Cart___Checkout

Type of hike: Trail and bouldering

Difficulty: 1

Elevation gain: < 200 feet

Distance: 4 miles - round trip

Class: 2

Time: 4 hours

Children: Yes

Special Attractions: The trail passes a 100 year old homestead. Water is normally in the wash.

Hike: Ice Box Canyon ------ Photo ----- Video____ Add to Cart___ Checkout

Type of hike: Trail - bouldering

Difficulty: 2

Elevation gain: 320 feet

Distance: 2. 5 miles - round trip

Class: 2 - class 3 if you scramble to the base of the waterfall

Time: 2 or 3 hours

Children: Yes

Special Attractions: This hike ends at a tremendous seasonal waterfall.   

Hike: Fern Canyon ------ Photo ----- Slide Show____ Add to Cart___ Checkout

Type of hike: Trail - bouldering

Difficulty: 1 or 2

Elevation gain: 350 or 500 feet

Distance: 3 or 5 miles - round trip

Class: 2

Time: 1.5 or 3 hours

Children: Yes

Special Attractions: This hike has two stopping points. The first ends at a pool surrounded by ferns. The second point, another half mile in the canyon, ends at a seasonal waterfall.   

Hike:Calico Tank ------------ Photo_______ Add to Cart____Checkout

Type of hike: Trail

Difficulty: 1

Elevation gain: 450 feet

Distance: 2.5 miles - round trip

Class: 2

Time: 1 to 2 hours

Children: Yes

Special Attractions: The tank can vary from dry to several feet of water. It can even have ice during the winter months!

Hike: The Park --------------------- Photo______ Add to Cart____Checkout

Type of hike: Cross Country

Difficulty: 2

Elevation gain: 650 feet

Distance: 5 miles - round trip

Class: 1

Time: 3 to 5 hours

Children: Yes

Special Attractions: One of the most magnificent areas in Red Rock Canyon.  

Hike: First Creek Waterfall ---- Photo____________Add to Cart___Checkout

Type of hike: Trail

Difficulty: 1

Elevation gain: <100 feet

Distance: 2 miles- round trip

Class: 2

Time: 1 hour

Children: Yes

Special Attractions: A seasonal waterfall.

Hike: Las Vegas Overlook ----- Photo_______Add to Cart________Checkout

Type of hike: Trail

Difficulty: 2

Elevation gain: 600 feet

Distance: 4.5 miles- round trip

Class: 1

Time: 2 to 3 hours

Children: Yes

Special Attractions: Fantastic views of Red Rock Canyon and Las Vegas.  

  • Calico Loop
  • Kraft Mtn Loop
  • North Peak
  • Oak Creek
  • Terrace Canyon
  • Turtlehead Pk

Hike: Calico Loop ---------- Slide Show_____ Add to Cart ___ Checkout

Type of hike: Trail and scrambling

Difficulty: 2

Elevation gain: 1,300 feet

Distance:4 miles - round trip

Class: 2

Time: 2 to 3 hours

Children: Yes, if hiked before

Special Attractions: One of the best hikes in Red Rock Canyon. It's a loop hike around Calico Hills.   

Hike: Kraft Mtn Loop -------------Slide show____Add to Cart _____Checkout

Type of hike: Trail and minor bouldering.

Difficulty: 2

Elevation gain: 800 feet

Distance: 3.5 miles - round trip

Class: 2

Time: 2 to 3 hours

Children: Yes, if hiked a lot.

Special Attractions: Amazing scenery.   

Hike:North Peak --------Panorama----------Photo____Add to Cart___Checkout

Type of hike: Trail

Difficulty: 3

Elevation gain:2,694 feet

Distance: 6 miles - round trip

Class: 3

Time: 3 to 5 hours

Children: No

Special Attractions: You'll be standing at the second highest point in Red Rock Canyon. The hike description includes the route to the overlook into Ice Box Canyon. It's a 1,000 foot cliff!           

Note: High Clearence vehicle needed.

Hike: Oak Creek ------------ Photo ______ Add to Cart____Checkout

Type of hike: Trail and bouldering

Difficulty: 2

Elevation gain: 200 feet

Distance: 3 miles - round trip

Class: 3

Time: 2 hours

Children: Yes, with help in spots.

Special Attractions: A great beginners bouldering route. Normally, there's water in the canyon.

Hike: Terrace Canyon -----Photo ----- Slide Show____ Add to Cart __Checkout

Type of hike: Trail and bouldering

Difficulty: 3

Elevation gain: 1,084 feet

Distance: 5 miles - round trip

Class: 3

Time: 4 hours

Children: No

Special Attractions:You'll be hiking through one of the prettiest canyons in Red Rock.

Hike:Turtlehead Peak ------ Photo________ Add to Cart_____Checkout

Type of hike: Trail

Difficulty: 4

Elevation gain: 1,900 feet

Distance: 5 miles - round trip

Class: 4

Time: 3 to 4 hours

Children: No.

Special Attractions: The only limestone peak in Red Rock Canyon. Great views of Vegas! 

 

  • Black Velvet Pk
  • Bridge Mtn
  • Juniper Pk
  • Mescalito Pk
  • Mt. Wilson
  • Rainbow Wall

Hike:Black Velvet Pk ------------ Photo______ Add to Cart______Checkout

Type of hike: Scrambling

Difficulty: 5

Elevation gain: 2,288 feet

Distance: 8 miles - round trip

Class: 3

Time: 6 to 8 hours

Children: No.

Special Attractions: A top five hike. Quite simply, one of the best hikes in Red Rock Canyon. The route takes you to the top of the 2,000 foot Black Velvet Wall.  

Hike:Bridge Mtn --- Photo-- Slide Show----Panorama __Add to Cart__Checkout

Type of hike: Trail and scrambling

Difficulty: 5

Elevation gain: 2,000 feet or more if you can't drive to the official trailhead

Distance: 7 to 16 miles - round trip

Class: 3

Time: 5 to 8 hours

Children: No.

Special Attractions: A top five hike. People come from all over the country to stand at the top of Bridge Mountain. It's a no-go if you're afraid of heights.

Note: A 4WD vehicle is needed to drive to the trailhead, otherwise the hike is 16 miles.

Hike:Juniper Pk ----- Photo---Slide Show ___ Add to Cart__Checkout

Type of hike: Trail, scrambling and bouldering

Difficulty: 4

Elevation gain: 2,109 feet

Distance: 7 miles - round trip

Class: 3

Time: 4 to 6 hours

Children: No.

Special Attractions: A top five hike. This hike has everything: trail, bouldering, rock scrambling, great views of Rainbow Wall and Pine Creek, and a trek along the 500 foot Brownstone Wall!    

Hike: Mescalito Pk ---- Photo----Panorama__Add to Cart___Checkout

Type of hike: Scrambling

Difficulty: 4

Elevation gain: 1,440 feet

Distance: 8 miles - round trip

Class: 3

Time: 6 to 8 hours

Children: No.

Special Attractions: Another peak few have scrambled to. Keep your eye out for bighorn sheep. We have seen them every time we do this hike.       

Hike:Mt. Wilson --- Photo-- Slide Show -- Panorama___ Add to Cart__Checkout

Type of hike: Scrambling

Difficulty: 5

Elevation gain: 3,420 feet

Distance: 9 miles - round trip

Class: 3

Time: 8 to 9 hours

Children: No.

Special Attractions: The highest official peak in Red Rock Canyon. This is the granddaddy of Red Rock 

Hike:Rainbow Wall ------ Photo-------Slide Show___ Add to Cart____Checkout

Type of hike: Scrambling

Difficulty: 5

Elevation gain: 3,072 feet

Distance: 12 miles - round trip

Class: 3

Time: 8 to 10 hours

Children: No.

Special Attractions: A top five hike. Imagine standing at the top of a 1,200 foot wall! That's where you'll be if you make it to the WALL. This is a tough hike. You should be in great shape.