![]() ![]() But because Las Vegas is hot and dry, it will be dried up or a soft trickle most of the year. 25 miles you will find the upper pool, that will showcase a waterfall. ![]() There will be a Ponderosa Pine at the “end of trail” but if you hike another. The trail is maintained as you hike toward the canyon, but once you reach the canyon walls, you may need to climb over boulders, making the trail a little more difficult to follow. The hike is a moderate 2.3 miles with 577 feet elevation change. But Ice Box Canyon will seasonally have a waterfall (December-April). Unfortunately, Jake and I didn’t make it on this hike, but it is high on our list for next time! Because what can we say, we have a thing for slot canyons. But because the scenic drive is one way, you would, unfortunately, have to do the loop twice if you wanted to continue down the list of hikes to do on the Epic Day Trip Through Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. We also stopped here on our first time to the park to catch a beautiful sunset over the Rainbow Mountain Wilderness Area. There are cairns strategically placed for those areas you might struggle with which direction to go. This is one of the more popular hikes in the park, so you will want to come early if you want to avoid the crowds.īut the hike is a beautiful hike along sandstone rock formations. The hike leads you to a stunning view overlooking the city and view of the valley. This hike is 2.2 miles with 406 feet elevation change. You might be venturing over to Calico Tanks from the Calico Hills hike, or just starting fresh from the designated parking lot. So plan to arrive early to be sure to grab a parking spot. Do note, it is one of the first stops along the 13-mile scenic loop, and you should at least stop by for a peek. Follow along that GPS tracker and choose your own path to explore within the various side canyons back there!īut the Calico Hills Hike can be as long as 6.4+ miles with 1,108 feet elevation change to as short as getting out at the parking lot, and taking in the view. This is also where you will find many of the climbers, heading toward Meet Up Wall. The detour we took, did require a bit of bushwhacking and scrambling, but it was cool to go deeper into the canyons. But, much of this hike can actually be seen from the road, so we decided to explore a side canyon in the surrounding area. You can either make this an extra long hike and hike along the Calico Hills to Calico Tanks, or you can roam along the hills, until you feel you got a good feel for the land and head back to the parking lot. ![]() This hike strolls along stunning red rocks that form, well, hills. ![]() Here is a map you can follow to get to each trailhead! Calico Hills: Calico Hillsįirst hike on the Epic Day Trip Through Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is Calico Hills. Take a virtual tour with us on An Epic Day Trip Through Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area: Enjoy this travel guide of an Epic Day Trip Through Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. The park is surrounded by beautiful red rocks that you can either climb or view from below as you hike along the various trails. Jake and I aren’t climbers, but on the day we visited, I think hikers might have been outnumbered by climbers. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is also a great area if you are into rock climbing. But if you arrive before 8 am, you can avoid the reservation fee. And during peak season, they charge an extra $2 reservation fee. The fee to get into the park is $15 per vehicle or you can get in free with a National Parks Pass. So you will want to have your day planned out first, so you don’t have to do the loop again to get to a hike you wanted to do earlier in the scenic drive!īut if you accidentally miss your turn, well, the drive is at least beautiful! And in this travel guide of an Epic Day Trip Through Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, we will go over some of the best hikes in the area that you won’t want to miss! The National Conservation Area consists of a one-way, 13 mile scenic drive with various trails and viewpoints along the route. The park is located just 20 minutes West of downtown Las Vegas. If you are looking for a place where you can escape Las Vegas, NV to get in touch with nature, then Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is a great place to check out. ![]()
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