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    Kraft Mountain Loop

    4.4 (16 reviews)
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    Apple S.

    It's a part of calico hills. It's a nice trail with different types of hiking: flat and sandy to steep and rocky. It's a loop that gives amazing views up to the hills. Rock climbers everywhere. Parking lot was full.

    Marie F.

    Fun hike near redrock, we decided to wing it with this hike since redrock requires a reservation now. .. located all the way at the last turn on calico basin road. Uphill the first mile make sure you wear the correct shoes as the rocks are lose going up. 3 mil total out and back. Will definitely do this again during the cooler months went mid may and it was already spicy

    Christy S.

    I think this hike has a better view of Vegas than Calico Tanks. Lots of scrambling and quite a few good rocks to do the Lion King, Simba birth presentation on. Could have been because we lost the trail, but still enjoyable. For folks looking for their Response Rock fix without the entrance fee, this is an easily accessible one.

    Joyce T.

    Gravel parking lot. Interesting rock formations, derelect auto and hoppy rabbits. A pleasant crunchy under foot hike. The side boulders on the mountain were calling me to climb them, but we stayed on the path.

    Sarah C.

    This hike is outside of the Scenic Loop so you don't need to pay a fee to get in. From the trailhead in Calico Basin, the hiking trail is well-marked that takes you around Kraft Mountain in the La Madre Wilderness. Today, I went with a group and hiked counter-clockwise i.e going opposite direction. Located on Sandstone Dr & Heyer way, go past the picnic area to end of the road and you will see parking lot. By doing this hike counter-clockwise, you get to scramble over some of the obstacles you would otherwise slide down. Kraft Mountain Loop is a fun hike and scramble which traverses a variety of scenic terrain. Some portions consist of trekking through a wash, regular trail and some parts require Class III scrambling (using hands and feet) to climb over large piled-up boulders. The total hike took us about 2 hours, maybe a little more for breaks and photos. It's about 3ish miles and about 800ish feet in elevation gain. Dress in layers when the weather is cold, wear gloves, bring a hat when it's hot and plenty of water and snacks.

    James H.

    Easily my favorite hike in Southern Nevada and i have had my fair share of them. It goes without saying, but i will say it anyways, come prepared ( water, snacks, hat, proper footwear, hiking poles ) but hey, thats just me. Early spring is hiking weather around here and summer is just too hot. Bring a camera as there are too many photo opportunities to count. Just incredible scenary up here. Be prepared to do some scrambling behind the mountain to get down into the dried river bed. We did the hike with 4 people and 2 dogs. It was tricky at some points but we all worked together to negotiate the obstacles in our path. It was really a great team building exercise of sorts as we all helped each other. Seriously, if you have never hiked this trail, prepare to have your mind blown. Its that spectacular. Just watch where you step. Snakes, tortoises, burros, bats, spiders, big horn sheep .... yep.... they all live out here.

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    Jackie A.

    A beautiful hike outside of red rock. If you wake up late but still wanna get outside and avoid the crowds at red rock, come here! The trail can kinda be hard to follow and at some points we are scrambling on rocks to get down to the wash but that is the fun part of the hike! The rocks had a beautiful red hue and fascinating patterns. Check it out!

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    Angela T.

    There so so many different routes and hikes and scrambles you can take on Kraft. I love this area. Kraft Mtn is one of several hikes in the Calico Basin, one of the reasons I like it so much is there are about 4 different routes, depending on your ability and motivation, you are sure to find one that suites you. I have done the Kraft Mountain Loop route and found it to be enjoyable, some areas of good hill climb, couple spots of scrambling and once you reach the north side of Kraft, you can see Turtlehead and when you get to the wash, that's the best part. Great areas of "candy cane" rock, dry waterfall chutes. I believe the hike is around 4 miles RT. To get there go 1 1/2 miles PAST the Red Springs picnic area to the cul-de -sac. Park there and there is a trailhead. There are some cairns, but since there are different hikes and routes, they might be hard to find sometimes, but I don't think they will be needed. Most recently I've been doing a lot of scrambling to the peak. The south face (most difficult, but my favorite) as well as the west side approach. Both offer a great total body workout. Great Class 2 and 3 scrambling. Love this area!

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    Red Rock Canyon - Strawberry hedgehog cactus blooming ~ 4/10/26

    Red Rock Canyon

    4.7(1.3k reviews)
    0.0 mi

    This place has such breathtaking beauty! It's located near Las Vegas. I had ordered the timed entry…read moreticket online in order to make sure I can at least get in if I don't get there before 8 am. It was $22 per vehicle. First stop was to the Visitor Center to get a map and ask for suggestions if I wanted an easy hike. I can see how much they cared about this place by seeing how many maintenance workers there were. After leaving the Visitor Center, I did the scenic route. The landscape was beautiful with all the different types of rocks there were. I ended up not actually doing the full hike that I planned, but it was a worthy time to spend my time here.

    Vegas truly has it all!…read more Drive just a little bit out of the city and you are going to arrive at Red Rock Canyon ! They offer local discounts to enter the park! At times parking is available but at other times you are required to walk far! Come prepared this is hiking and rock climbing if you dare. Most individuals can walk the length of trails that are carved for you. You will be walking and walking some more. The distance is how far you want to go! As you hike you can feel nature cleansing your body and mind . The effects of walking in nature are the best ! Bring water you remember this is the desert! No casinos are out here ! We are in real nature ! Individuals come from all over the world to see Red Rock! Remember to leave nature as you found her! The best of all worlds are here and preserved for you and others. Enjoy it ! The prior power of the past created this moment for us to hike here. Prior Indian history is all around the area . The past brought mining to the region. No more of this is allowed. Come and join us in nature. Bring someone special or not ! Pets are welcome! Leave nature as you found her ! Let's get our hike on !

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    Love Hikes

    Love Hikes

    5.0(19 reviews)
    13.7 miWestside

    If you love hiking, natural beauty, or want to get some great outdoor exercise while experiencing…read morethe opposite of what Vegas offers a tourist, I can 100% guarantee you'll love Love Hikes too. I sure do. I've done three Love Hikes hikes over the last three years, Valley of Fire Intense twice and Red Rock Moderate once. I could see planning my next Las Vegas visit around doing two or three of their hikes. What makes Love Hikes so great? * Great guides who know all the trails like the backs of their hands, are listening to you and will find a route that works for you. When I asked for the intensity to be tuned up on the Intense hike - that's what I got. A thrilling and challenging experience with a guide who showed me how to do what I would have thought of as beyond me. And when I wanted a moderate scrambling experience, I got exactly that. * Owners, Roberta and Jacob, Las Vegas Natives, who deeply care that their guests have a great experience and will do anything they reasonably can to provide one. * The assurance that while the environment may be unfamiliar and challenging (middle of the desert) you'll be with well trained people who exactly what they are doing and who will make sure you have a great, and safe, experience. * Incredibly reasonable pricing for the beauty, thrills, challenge (if you choose a moderate or above hike), and incredible convenience. * Pro tip: If you love taking video (guilty!!) and are on a moderate or above hike, make sure you have a hat or body mount since the parts you'll want to video most will require using two hands. Most recommended!

    We booked a last minute Red Rock Canyon tour through Love Hikes at the end of November for my…read morebirthday weekend in Vegas. It was the best decision we made all weekend! Our tour guides were great - very knowledgeable, didn't pressure us to climb anywhere we didn't feel comfortable. The provided water and snacks (which was perfect because we booked this last minute and didn't prepare). They picked us up from our hotel too which was perfect. Definitely book with Love Hikes! You won't regret it. The views are amazing!

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    Grand Staircase

    Grand Staircase

    4.9(7 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    I was invited by friends to complete this hike today the first day of the new year and new decade…read more(1.1.20). I was excited to complete this hike as I have decided to complete a hiking challenge for this year and this would be hike number one. We promptly met at 9:00am in the Red Springs parking lot and begin our ascent up this so called staircase. There really is no set trail or staircase at all but lots of climbing and scrambling over and through large rocks. You just have to go with someone who has done it before and will guide you up the safest route possible. Luckily my friends complete this hike annually. I wasn't sure that I could handle this climb, but turns out that I was much stronger that I thought. It is strenuous at times and the cardio workout is real, but the reward at the top is so worth it. The views are epic from viewing the entire Red Rock Canyon and seeing way out toward Mt. Potosi. In the other direction seeing through Brownstone Canyon up to Mt. Charleston Peak. This hike also includes some stunning views of our beautiful city. I can only imagine how pretty it would be up here at sunset, but never mind going down would be way to challenging. Remember to Leave No Trace - Keep our public lands clean! #52HikeChallenge - #1

    I wanted to go on an adventure this weekend and that I did. I left Central Vegas around 5:15AM and…read moreheaded towards Red Rock Canyon. It was super light traffic at this time on a Sunday so I made it to the Red Springs turnoff at 6AM on the dot. There isn't a clearly marked route so I recommend you go with someone who has done this before. If you go alone, when in doubt, head up! Be careful of loose rocks and wear sturdy shoes. The view from the top is beautiful and overlooks the scenic loop and the strip. You can see the contrast of the city and the mountains. It's stunning and colorful. Bring a light snack, water, and your phone for pictures. It's not a long hike, maybe 30 minutes each direction, but it is moderate and tricky in some spots.

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    Grand Staircase - At the top!

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    Late Night Trailhead

    Late Night Trailhead

    4.6(23 reviews)
    7.7 mi

    Nice trails off the main highway on the way from Vegas to pahrump that are free to access and do…read morehave a restroom. The trails go for a bit and have beautiful views of the mountains all around. Overall, the trails are pretty flat and are in the easier side, with lots of grave/rocks though. Much of the hike is in direct sun, so be prepared for that if coming mid-day. The rubber ducky trail is off of here where you can see the tree decorated with rubber ducks. It's a bit silly, but is a fun draw for the area.

    Wow, what a wonderful trailhead! Note that this trailhead is in the middle of nowhere before you…read morereach Pahrump, so there is absolutely no cellphone reception in the area. This is a great trailhead for those that are new to hiking or just love hiking in general. The trails are mostly flat that loops around (5 miles total) and you have amazing Mountain View's all around. It was really windy that day so because of this we didn't hike the whole 5 miles. Though I was wearing the appropriate shoes and had a full bottle of water and walking sticks on me, I still felt like I wasn't really prepared for this trail, since I had my hands full and I did not have a backpack on me. Though I live in Henderson, making the 30+ minute drive out of the city to hike Late Night was definitely worth it! While it was windy overall, the temperature wasn't too hot or too cold to hike.

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    Late Night Trailhead - Amazing mountain view

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    The Paseo Walking Path

    The Paseo Walking Path

    4.6(17 reviews)
    16.2 miSouthwest

    The walking path is accessed on one end at a park. The other end appears to be connected to a…read morepublic sidewalk. It is a linear walking trail; not looping around. It was nice. Because it is linear, at one point, we had to turn around and walk back to the vehicle.

    "Walk towards the good in life and one day you will arrive." Atticus…read more Happy is a state of being that YOU need to find and achieve on a personal level. Is happy something that you can have? A few years ago, the answer to this question might of come out wrong. I live happy in aiding and making sure that those around me are happy. My happy comes in sharing my joy among others. One joy that I have made mine over the years is walking. I can remember back to when I was a wee bitty thing, walking and running was a freedom that released all stress and anxiety. In high school I was in track and field. You get out on the field, all you can see is a hurdle; now run and jump. Empty your mind. You have to become one with the movement that your conducting. As I proceeded through life; life happened with marriage and family commitments. Now that the children are more independent it's time to rekindle a happy that once shaped me. This walking path gives me that old found joy in a new setting where I can find some new happiness for me. Someone the other day told me that, "happy looks good on you." For the longest time, I was lost in translation not knowing where to go. Sure the day to day mundane of living is never over unless your ready to give up living. The type of joy I am finding is something that is new. These pages have yet to be written. Leave something alone for long enough and it bites; this time around a second chance comes for me. My happy has been a work in process that has yet to be set. All those walks and silent moments that I spent on this path. Wondering what will be? Wondering if I could be? Wondering why I am being? Now remembering all these moments that led me to here and now. Happy is a bliss that we can just have. As a Leo my laughter and joy inspire so many individuals to be more than they can be. Achieve and reach incredible heights. All those that I touch with my words makes me feel so blessed. Happy is something that I can give to others, but achieving and discovering it's true rare ability is always seemingly beyond my reach. Don't take this the wrong way; the happy that I'm talking about is that true freedom that sets your soul on fire. It's the passion in life that leads to abilities beyond our realm of thinking . Can we achieve these goals? Yes? Perhaps no?! This is your journey of self discovery. It's time to begin. Look through a new lenses without blinking. Believe and you will always achieve. Walk it out, this is the reason for choosing this particular walking point. I'm rediscovering me. What makes me tick? What kind of tock are you? The trees as you pass one after another are mile markers along the path to the new form of you. Walk with me and discover the new and real you. Let nature inspire and shine for you! I'm willing to waste my time here and just learn to find the more important and complex me. I have arrived and know what my happy looks like. Find some happy beyond yourself in a little few moments that we can steal away from life for ourselves. The journey to self discovery starts now!

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    The Paseo Walking Path - Spring is a popular time to see the American Robin and many birds along the Paseo Walking Path.

    Spring is a popular time to see the American Robin and many birds along the Paseo Walking Path.

    The Paseo Walking Path - The Paseo Walking Path with Goett Family Park in the spring of 2024.

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    The Paseo Walking Path with Goett Family Park in the spring of 2024.

    Kraft Mountain Loop - hiking - Updated May 2026

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