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Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

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The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area in Clark County, Nevada, United States, is an area managed by the Bureau of Land …

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Mar 15, 2025
Spend time at the Visitors Center and then drive the loop stopping to take in several of the pull offs/hikes. The Visitor Center offers a well curated experience on the various aspects of Red Rock. W…Full review by ExperienceGatherer
Mar 11, 2025
It’s a beautiful area composed of different colored rocks and a glimpse of where tectonic plates formed ridges. Your timed entrance ticket (recreation.gov) gets you through the gate. It’s up to you…Full review by CRAIG C
Mar 10, 2025
If you don't want to spend all your time in the casinos try some of the Parks close to Las Vegas. Red rock Canyon National Conservation Area is beautiful. Well worth a stop then head to Vegas.Full review by mickey448
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Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, located just a few miles west of Las Vegas, is named after the deep red 3,000-foot (914.4 m…
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Facts

Located:Clark County, Nevada, US
Established:1967
Area:197,349 acres (798.64 km²)
Visitors:2,000,000+

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show me a map of the local area
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There is lots of information and resources on the website and the visitor center is very nice and the staff is very helpful. You will actually want to buy a car pass in advance.
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Planning a visit in December. Would the afternoon sun give better views or is morning preferred?
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It’s very cold I would go in the afternoon.
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Planning a trip mid December….what will the weather be like at this time? Does it snow?? Thanks In advance
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We get snow every 10 years or so. Since Red Rock is higher elevation, they tend to get snow more than the valley. Usually we see snow there Dec-March if it even snows.
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Can you show up without a timed reservarion and get put on a wait list till a time comes available?
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We just visited Sept 2022, didn’t have any type of reservation and had no problems for our self guided tour/exploration.
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What is an electric bicycle, or e-bike?
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The BLM’s rule defines an e-bike as a bicycle with a small electric motor of not more than 750 watts (one horsepower) which assists in the operation...
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The Red Rock Canyon is a renowned natural grandeur easily accessible by a four-wheel-drive way off of the picturesque circle. The unaware tourists reach it through travelling between the valley slice …
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Due to the extreme temperatures in the Canyon, pet owners should never leave their pets unattended inside their vehicles
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Pets must be leashed at other developed facilities such as the visitor center, Willow Springs picnic area, and Red Rock overlook
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Most of the routes are off the Scenic Loop Drive, which closes at 5 p. m. , 7 p. m
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Nearly 200,000 acres and 30 miles of incredible hiking trails rock climbing up the stunning faces of red Aztec sandstone cliffs
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195,000-plus acres with 30 miles of hiking trails, rock climbing, and mountain biking
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Late exit passes are available (apply in advance) and recommended to avoid an expensive citation
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Get your bearings at the Visitor Center just inside the entrance, pick up a trail map, and then drive the 13-mile, one-way scenic loop
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There is an entry fee for the Scenic Loop Drive and nearly all hikes and climbs start along this road
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The Kraft Mountain Loop Trail and the Kraft Boulders area is an excellent spot to watch climbers and have an adventurous hike
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Red Rock Canyon features gigantic sandstone rocks dyed by iron oxide over several centuries that rise to soaring heights of over 3,000 feet
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Some of the hikes are easy and short, while others can be strenuous, but most are incredibly scenic and unique
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Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is a located 15 miles west of Las Vegas
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The park brochure lists 26 named day hikes
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Visitors to red rock canyon enjoy hiking, rock climbing, and the scenery
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From november to may, reservations are required for the scenic drive
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Trails ranging from short loops to day hikes might carry you to lookouts on the lip of canyons
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Be careful, the sandstone is very fragile when it rains and should not be mounted at least 24 hours.short
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The 13-mile scenic drive makes stops at trailheads where short hikes reward visitors with glimpses of petroglyphs
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Hiking trails and rock-climbing routes radiate from roadside parking areas
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Look for rock squirrels and a variety of lizards on the sun-warmed rocks
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All cars receive an area map upon entry; stop at the visitor's center for more information
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