What Can You Do at Red Rock Canyon Nevada USA
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Red Rock Canyon Nevada USA - What Can You Do at Red Rock Canyon: Panoramic viewing spots dot the 13-mile Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive.
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ABOUT RED ROCK CANYON NEVADA
1. What Is The Red Rock Canyon Nevada Geology?
The great sandstone cliffs at Red Rock, thousands of feet high, are made up of the Aztec Sandstone. This formation, about 180 - 190 million years old, is comprised of lithified sand dunes that formed in a vast desert that covered a large part of the southwestern United States during the Jurassic time.
2. How Much Does It Cost To Enter Red Rock Canyon?
Car/Truck $15 per vehicle
Motorcycle $10 per vehicle
Bicycle/Pedestrian $5 per person
3. Where Is Red Rock Canyon Located?
Red Rock Canyon is located 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip on Charleston Boulevard/State Route 159.
4. Red Rock Canyon Las Vegas Directions
From the Strip and Downtown Las Vegas, the Conservation Area can be approached from Charleston Boulevard, which will turn into SR 159.
From the south, take Blue Diamond Rd/SR 160 west to the Junction with Route 159. Follow SR 159 until you see the entrance signs.
If using a navigation system, use "1000 Scenic Loop Drive, Las Vegas, NV" as your address.
5. Do You Need Reservations for Red Rock Canyon Nevada?
Visitors must have an entry reservation for each day they plan to enter. It's recommended you purchase tickets in advance online at Recreation.gov or using the Recreation.gov mobile app.
6. Red Rock Canyon Tours from Vegas
Red Rock Canyon & Death Valley Photo Tour from Las Vegas
2-Hour Horseback Riding through Red Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon Hiking Tour
Private Red Rock Canyon Tour (2-6 people)
Red Rock Canyon Self-Guided Electric Bike Tour
Red Rock Canyon with Rocky Gap 4x4 Jeep Adventure
Scooter Car Tour of Red Rock Canyon with Transport from Las Vegas
Small Group Red Rock Canyon Sunset Tour (Optional 7 Magic Mountains)
Scooter Tours of Red Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon Electric Bike Half-Day Tour
Red Rock Canyon Sunset Horseback Ride and Barbeque
Red Rock Tour- Las Vegas Strip Trike Tour
7. 26 Trail Hikes in Red Rock Canyon Nevada
MOENKOPI LOOP: Distance: 2 miles; Average time: 1.5hrs; Difficulty: Easy
WILLOW SPRING LOOP: Distance 1.1 miles; Average time: 1.25hrs; Difficulty: Easy
CALICO HILLS: Distance 2-6 miles; Average time: 1.5 – 3.5 hrs; Difficulty: Moderate
CALICO TANKS: Distance 2.2 miles; Average time: 2hrs; Difficulty: Moderate– Strenuous
TURTLEHEAD PEAK: Distance 4.6 miles; Average time: 3.5-4.5hrs; Difficulty: Strenuous
KEYSTONE THRUST: Distance 2.4 miles; Average time: 1.5hrs; Difficulty: Moderate
WHITE ROCK – WILLOW SPRINGS: Distance: 4 miles; Average time: 2.5hrs; Difficulty: Moderate
GRAND CIRCLE LOOP: Distance: 11.4 miles; Average Time: 6 hrs; Difficulty: Strenuous
WHITE ROCK MOUNTAIN LOOP: Distance 6.2 miles; Average time: 3.5hrs; Difficulty: Strenuous
MORE: https://www.redrockcanyonlv.org/lasvegas/hikes-trails/
8. Climbing in Red Rock Canyon Nevada
Red Rock Canyon is an excellent place to learn to climb or advance your skills. Climbing in Red Rock can be practiced all year round, but September to May is better, still, the best time is spring, from March to May and autumn, from September to November.
9. Where to Stay Near Red Rock Canyon Nevada
Las Vegas or the small Nevada Desert Town called "Blue Diamond" near Red Rock Canyon located outside of the Las Vegas area.
--- Free Camping Near Red Rock Canyon Nevada
Red Rock Campground: Desert conservation area camping & RV sites open Sept through to June with picnic tables & grills.
Lovell Canyon Campground: Lots of places to pull over and boondock camp. No amenities. Free camping for 14 days
I would say Red Rock Canyon is definitely worth a visit, especially if you want to do something outdoors but don't want to take the time to travel somewhere far from Vegas. It's so close and doesn't have to take very long - it's entirely up to you how much time to spend.
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