Best Summer Hikes in Red Rock Canyon

Everyone knows it's hot in Vegas during the summer. I mean this is the desert, but there are hikes you can do in Red Rock Canyon during the summer and not roast!

Rule 1:  Get an early start
By early I mean be at the trailhead by 6 am. Why? Two reasons: First, it's much cooler at 6 am.
Second: The hikes I list have lots of shade early in the morning.

Rule 2: Pick hikes with lots of shade. It's amazing how much cooler you are in the shade.

Rule 3: Wear cotton. Cotton has a cooling effect.
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Rule 4: Bring lots of water.  I would say 3 liters to be safe.

Show Me the Hikes!

All these hikes are short and have lots of shade.
Muffin Boulders - an easy trail hike with great views from the top. 
Stats: Four miles up and back with 830 feet of elevation gain.

Kraft Mtn - fun scrambling route (West Route).  
Stats: Two miles up and back with 980 feet of elevation gain

Boot Boulder - short scrambling route on class 4 rock.
Stats: 2.2 miles up and back with 950 feet of elevation gain.

Oak Creek Overlook - moderate scrambling route with a rope just below the summit.
Stats: Four miles up and back with 1,450 feet of elevation gain

These hikes are relatively short and start at a much higher elevation ` 5,500 feet
Windy Peak from the backside - mostly trail hike with good views at the summit.
Stats: Five miles up and back with 1,154 feet of elevation gain

Global Peak from the backside - Cool peak with the option of doing a rappel. 
Stats: 4.5 miles up and back 1,438 feet of elevation gain

Hollow Rock Peak from the backside - Scenic hike with a class 4 boulder that is the summit.
Stats: 5.2 miles up and back with 1,657 feet of elevation gain

These are my top hikes to do during the summer months in Red Rock Canyon. 
See you at the peak,
​Branch