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Hiking Las Vegas Blog
Red Rock Canyon stands just 20 miles west of Las Vegas, NV. What most people don't realize is there are three separate hiking areas. Let's look at them. Calico Basin/Red SpringCalico Basin/Red Springs is just north of what most people call Red Rock Canyon. Access is off of SR 159 about two miles before Red Rock Canyon. The hikes are short and relatively easy. The established trails are few and not well marked. Some of the popular peaks in this area include: Calico Tank Peak, Kraft Mtn, Gray Cap Peak and Turtlehead Jr. Peak. There is no fee to enter and hike in this area. It is crowded, especially during the weekend. There is a pavilion area with tables, chairs and restrooms. Red Rock Canyon - Scenic LoopThis is the area most people visit at Red Rock. Access is off of SR 159. The hikes range from easy to very difficult. There are 19 established trails (BLM) and the only peak the BLM recognizes is Turtlehead Peak. There are many challenging peaks in this area including: Bridge Mtn., Juniper Peak, Rainbow Peak, White Rock Hills Peak, Ice Box Peak, Pine Creek Peak, Oak Peak, Terrace Canyon Peak, Crabby Appleton Peak, Bridge Point, Mt. Wilson (highest sandstone peak in Red Rock), and Mescalito Peak. There is a fee to drive on the 13 mile Scenic Loop road: $7 per vehicle, per day; $30 Red Rock Annual Pass $80 America the Beautiful Annual Pass - good for all national parks. There is a Visitor Center just beyond the fee booth. It is crowded, especially during weekend. Try to arrive before 11 am to avoid waiting to get through the fee both. South Red Rock CanyonThis is the least known part of Red Rock Canyon. Access is off of Blue Diamond Road aka SR 160. Most of the hikes are difficult. There are very few established trails. There are many challenging peaks in this area including: Black Velvet Peak, East Peak, Hidden Peak, Global Peak, Windy Peak, and The Stealth Range. There is no fee to enter and hike in this area. There are no amenities. It is not crowded. Helpful Links: |
AuthorBranch Whitney is the author of Hiking Las Vegas and creator of the 52 Peak Club where members hike to the best 52 Peaks around Las Vegas, NV Archives
October 2023
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