Red Rock Hikes
All hikes are FREE to download! The hikes are divided into: Easy - Moderate - Advanced
Most hikes have a $15 per car entrance fee via the BLM, plus a $2 reservation fee if entering the Scenic Loop Drive after 8 am.
Class 1 - walking; Class 2 -hands used for balance; Class 3 - climbing; some exposure
Best seasons to hike: Fall and Spring
Most hikes have a $15 per car entrance fee via the BLM, plus a $2 reservation fee if entering the Scenic Loop Drive after 8 am.
Class 1 - walking; Class 2 -hands used for balance; Class 3 - climbing; some exposure
Best seasons to hike: Fall and Spring
Easy Hikes
Lost Creek Waterfall
Lost Creek Waterfall
Type of hike: Trail
Difficulty: 1 out of 5
Elevation gain: 240 feet
Distance: 1 miles - round trip
Class:1
Time: One hour or less
Children: Yes
Special Attractions: Great seasonal waterfall (spring). Interpretive nature trail with informational signs along the way.
Type of hike: Trail
Difficulty: 1 out of 5
Elevation gain: 240 feet
Distance: 1 miles - round trip
Class:1
Time: One hour or less
Children: Yes
Special Attractions: Great seasonal waterfall (spring). Interpretive nature trail with informational signs along the way.
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Pine Creek Canyon
Pine Creek Canyon
Type of hike: Trail
Difficulty: 1 out of 5
Elevation gain: 200 feet
Distance: 4 miles - round trip
Class: 2
Time: 2 to 3 hours
Children: Yes
Special Attractions: The trail passes a 100 year old homestead. Water is normally in the wash.
Type of hike: Trail
Difficulty: 1 out of 5
Elevation gain: 200 feet
Distance: 4 miles - round trip
Class: 2
Time: 2 to 3 hours
Children: Yes
Special Attractions: The trail passes a 100 year old homestead. Water is normally in the wash.
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Ice Box Canyon
Ice Box Canyon
Type of hike: Trail - bouldering
Difficulty: 2 out of 5
Elevation gain: 320 feet
Distance: 2.5 miles - round trip
Class: 2
Time: 2 to 3 hours
Children: Yes
Special Attractions: The hike ends at a seasonal waterfall. Perfect for a
romantic day out in Vegas!
Type of hike: Trail - bouldering
Difficulty: 2 out of 5
Elevation gain: 320 feet
Distance: 2.5 miles - round trip
Class: 2
Time: 2 to 3 hours
Children: Yes
Special Attractions: The hike ends at a seasonal waterfall. Perfect for a
romantic day out in Vegas!
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Fern Canyon
Fern Creek Canyon
Type of hike: Trail - bouldering
Difficulty: 2 out of 5
Elevation gain: 500 feet
Distance: 4 miles - round trip
Class: 2
Time: 2 to 3 hours
Children: Yes
Special Attractions: Ferns grow in the canyon and you can continue to a seasonal waterfall
Type of hike: Trail - bouldering
Difficulty: 2 out of 5
Elevation gain: 500 feet
Distance: 4 miles - round trip
Class: 2
Time: 2 to 3 hours
Children: Yes
Special Attractions: Ferns grow in the canyon and you can continue to a seasonal waterfall
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Las Vegas Overlook Hike
Las Vegas Overlook
Type of hike: Trail
Difficulty: 2 out of 5
Elevation gain: 600 feet
Distance: 4.5 miles - round trip
Class: 1
Time: 2 - 3 hours
Children: Yes
Special Attractions: Fantastic views of Red Rock Canyon and Las Vegas.
Type of hike: Trail
Difficulty: 2 out of 5
Elevation gain: 600 feet
Distance: 4.5 miles - round trip
Class: 1
Time: 2 - 3 hours
Children: Yes
Special Attractions: Fantastic views of Red Rock Canyon and Las Vegas.
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Moderate Hikes
Calico Loop
Calico Loop
Type of hike: Trail & scrambling
Difficulty: 2 out of 5
Elevation gain: 1,300 feet
Distance: 4 miles - round trip
Class: 2
Time: 2 to 3 hours
Children: Yes
Special Attractions: One of the best hikes in Red Rock Canyon. It's a loop hike around Calico Hills.
Type of hike: Trail & scrambling
Difficulty: 2 out of 5
Elevation gain: 1,300 feet
Distance: 4 miles - round trip
Class: 2
Time: 2 to 3 hours
Children: Yes
Special Attractions: One of the best hikes in Red Rock Canyon. It's a loop hike around Calico Hills.
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Kraft Mtn. Loop
Kraft Mtn Loop
Type of hike: Trail & bouldering
Difficulty: 2 out of 5
Elevation gain: 800 feet
Distance: 3.5 miles - round trip
Class: 2
Time: 2 to 3 hours
Children: Yes
Special Attractions: Amazing scenery
Type of hike: Trail & bouldering
Difficulty: 2 out of 5
Elevation gain: 800 feet
Distance: 3.5 miles - round trip
Class: 2
Time: 2 to 3 hours
Children: Yes
Special Attractions: Amazing scenery
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North Peak
North Peak
Type of hike: Trail & scrambling
Difficulty: 3 out of 5
Elevation gain: feet
Distance: 3.5 miles - round trip
Class: 2
Time: 2 to 3 hours
Children: Yes
Special Attractions: Amazing scenery
Type of hike: Trail & scrambling
Difficulty: 3 out of 5
Elevation gain: feet
Distance: 3.5 miles - round trip
Class: 2
Time: 2 to 3 hours
Children: Yes
Special Attractions: Amazing scenery
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Terrace Canyon
Terrace Canyon
Type of hike: Trail & bouldering
Difficulty: 3 out of 5
Elevation gain: 1,084 feet
Distance: 5 miles - round trip
Class: 3
Time: 4 to 5 hours
Children: Yes
Special Attractions: Amazing scenery
Type of hike: Trail & bouldering
Difficulty: 3 out of 5
Elevation gain: 1,084 feet
Distance: 5 miles - round trip
Class: 3
Time: 4 to 5 hours
Children: Yes
Special Attractions: Amazing scenery
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Advanced Hikes
Black Velvet Peak
Type of hike: Scrambling
Difficulty: 5 out of 5
Elevation gain: 2,288 feet
Distance: 8 miles - round trip
Class: 3
Time: 6 to 8 hours
Children: No
Special Attractions: 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.
Type of hike: Scrambling
Difficulty: 5 out of 5
Elevation gain: 2,288 feet
Distance: 8 miles - round trip
Class: 3
Time: 6 to 8 hours
Children: No
Special Attractions: 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.
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Bridge Mtn
Bridge Mtn
Type of hike: Trail & Scrambling
Difficulty: 5 out of 5
Elevation gain: 2,000 feet or more if you can't drive and have to walk to the trailhead
Distance: 7 to 16 miles - round trip (Depends on if you have to walk to the trailhead)
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: You need a 4WD vehicle to drive to the trailhead
Type of hike: Trail & Scrambling
Difficulty: 5 out of 5
Elevation gain: 2,000 feet or more if you can't drive and have to walk to the trailhead
Distance: 7 to 16 miles - round trip (Depends on if you have to walk to the trailhead)
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: You need a 4WD vehicle to drive to the trailhead
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Juniper Peak
Juniper Peak
Type of hike: Scrambling
Difficulty: 3 out of 5
Elevation gain: 2,200 feet
Distance: 5.5 miles - round trip
Class: 3
Time: 4 to 5 hours
Children: No
Special Attractions: A top five hike
Type of hike: Scrambling
Difficulty: 3 out of 5
Elevation gain: 2,200 feet
Distance: 5.5 miles - round trip
Class: 3
Time: 4 to 5 hours
Children: No
Special Attractions: A top five hike
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Mt. Wilson
Type of hike: Scrambling Difficulty: 5 out of 5 Elevation gain: 3,400 feet Distance: 10 miles - round trip Class: 3 Time: 7 to 9 hours Children: No Special Attractions: The highest official peak in Red Rock Canyon. This is the granddaddy of Red Rock peaks.
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