Black Velvet Peak
Hike: Black Velvet Peak — route
Trailhead: Black Velvet parking area – not marked
Distance: 8 miles — loop hike
Elevation gain: 2,288 feet
Elevation of peak: 6,234 feet
Time: 6 to 8 hours – up and down
Difficulty: 5
Class: 3
How easy to follow: 5
Children: no
Fees: None
Best season: Spring and autumn
Location: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Quite simply, one of the best hikes in Red Rock Canyon. Black Velvet Wall towers almost 2,000 feet. You’ll hike past the base of the wall and stand at the top of the wall looking down 2,000 feet to the canyon you hiked through!
There's a great view of Las Vegas from the summit.
Quite simply, one of the best hikes in Red Rock Canyon. Black Velvet Wall towers almost 2,000 feet. You’ll hike past the base of the wall and stand at the top of the wall looking down 2,000 feet to the canyon you hiked through!
There's a great view of Las Vegas from the summit.
Do this hike the easy way with the 52 Peak Club