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 !

Didn't know that Red Rock Canyon requires a timed park pass for entry. Had to settle for the Red…read moreRock Canyon Overlook instead. Located just a few minutes drive from Red Rock Canyon, it was perfect for a quick stop while we explored the area. Limited parking, but we found a spot early on a Saturday morning. Lots of bikers which occupied much of the parking area. Great views on a sunny weekend morning. Perfect to snap a few photos before heading to Cactus Joe's and the state park.

It was a very cold day. Just stopped to take photos did not dress properly so we left. Wish we had…read moremore time.

Such a cool loop!…read more We're so lucky to have Red Rock Canyon so close to town and there are so many areas you can explore without entering the paid loop. This is one of them and I recommend checking out the little town of Blue Diamond as well where you can park safely and then go exploring. The loop itself is just under 8 miles. Depending on which part of it you hike your experience can include burros, an abandoned ranch, rubber ducks, and even a shot up classic car. This particular loop is free. You can begin the trail from several different areas. There's no shade so best time to be here is on much cooler days typically Oct - Apr. Also keep in mind that desert weather can turn on you very quickly so sometimes your hike starts with blue skies but can end up with clouds or even rain. So take advantage of the best time of year in Vegas which is now! Explore beyond Red Rock Canyon loop and have a lot of fun.

Great time at Landmine, Spanish trail to rubber ducky always a good time especially when the…read moreweather is this nice. If you go it's best the day after a mice rain. If it has rain d in a while then you'll probably encounter more loose gravel but that's ok because it just adds to the challenge. You can start your ride from Blue Diamond or leave a vehicle at Blue Diamond and shuttle up to "Late Night" on Blue Diamond highway. From "Late Night" you can take trails like: Mustang, viagra to land mine and then back into Blue Diamond. So many different trail systems! Lots of good inclines and fast down hills.

I've been out to Vegas every October for the past few years. Each time I have gone out for at least…read moreone tour with Brandon. It's been great because the network of trails is as diverse as the people you come across on the Strip. Brandon does a great job of making the ride suit the capabilities of the group. I've been in groups with beginners and other time with more skilled riders. It's always fun and definitely worth the detour.

Brandon is awesome and as someone that works at Red Rock Canyon, he is always a friendly face to…read moresee. You know you'll be in good hands taking a tour through his company because he has a ton of experience. Enjoy your tour!

Hiking in Las Vegas, Nevada…read more.. We went hiking with Norm K. over three years ago. I can't even remember what year it was... The rest of my photos might be in my old phone??? Lesson: photos don't link to your review if the photos were posted over 6 months ago. Therefore: don't post photos unless you write right away... or... just post photos and write a review right away! I've always wanted to hike the Rubber Duck Trail and Norm helped us achieve the goal! I tried to find the Rubber Duckies in the past, but I was unable to do it alone. Thank goodness for Norm. He's an avid, competent hiker! He showed us not only to correct paths, but also pointed out unusual plants and told us the history of the Rubber Duck Trail... This Trail is part of a mountain biking trail. It's complex in my opinion, so I won't even try to explain the directions. Please refer to other reviews. The main point is that there was a low branch of a certain Joshua tree. Someone tied a rubber duckie to the branch to remind bikers to "duck". After that, many other visitors tied rubber duckies to the tree... It's a cool, fun activity! Do it!

Located in the Late Night Trailhead trails, this spot has a cute rubber ducky tree that adds to the…read morepositive and fun vibes of the stunning desert landscape. I haven't been here in a few years, and sadly this time around the tree was looking really empty compared to before. Please bring a duck to contribute to the tree if you come out here. It's fun seeing the different styles and spreading the positivity. The trail itself is easy and google maps will lead you out here (just put it in your map beforehand as service is hit and miss out here). From the parking lot I think it was about 1 mile one way to get to the duck tree. All pretty flat with some rocks in the dirt. There are a lot of bikers that come out on these trails so keep your eyes peeled.

My wife and I just did the self guided red rock tour this morning. Awesome! Great value. Our host…read moreTanya spoke to us the day before and gave us an orientation of what to expect. She picked us up at the aria, got another party at the Paris? Drove us out to Summerlin where her son met us with the bikes. Great safety orientation and direction. Off we went. The e-bikes are great. Level 1 and 2 for some of the ride, 4 and 5 for the step climb, and so much fun. I recommend you do this event for some sun and fresh air.

No one should leave Las Vegas without participating in a self-guided tour from EZ Ride. Do you have…read moreany of the excuses below? NO EXCUSES! 1. I can't wake up so early OR I have too many plans for the evening: They offer two time slots, 9AM and 1PM. We did the 9AM tour and were the slowest participants (stopped at every designated stop to take pictures and videos). We still completed the tour in 2.5 - 3 miles 2. I'm a light packer so there's no way I can bring supplies for something like this: This company provided the bikes, helmets, jackets, neck warmers, gloves, backpack, water, and granola bar. We brought our own sunglasses, and there is an $8/person park entry fee that we covered. I saw online that they may offer sunblock, but that's probably for the summer participants. 3. I'm too out of shape: Guys, these are electric bicycles on a well-paved route. This isn't the Tour de France here. And you can take lots of breaks, like we did. I actually didn't use the e-assist that much, but my partner did to get up the inclines. 4. Isn't something like this super-expensive?: Our goal was to ride through Red Rock Canyon, and this experience combined ebike rental with a lot of guidance and support (they said we could call them if we got lost, popped a tire, etc., and they would come to us). I had looked into pure ebike rentals and they were all ~ $100-175 to rent for 4 hours, plus additional fees for insurance and security deposit. And no support! So no excuses! This was a fun and unique experience that everyone should experience at least once. And EZ Ride provided such a streamlined and supported experience. 100% would recommend

My husband and I used Red Rock E Bike tours yesterday for a tour of the red rock Canyon…read more John and Allison were very thorough in their pre-ride instructions and as tour guides along the way. We were very comfortable and safe under their guidance. The bikes were super comfortable. We were educated on the area at several stops along the way. What a beautiful way to spend a few hours outside of Vegas and explore the beautiful canyons. I would highly recommend this company. You certainly get your moneys worth and have a great time.!!!

A really fun ride. Allison picked us up from our hotel and it was a smooth half hour in a…read morecomfortable van to get to Red Rock Canyon, which is gorgeous. Allison and John set us up with well-maintained ebikes and led us on our way. The ebikes were stable, fast, and easy to control. Even the less confident riders in our group got the hang of it after half an hour and it was fun to soar up and down the hills without breaking a sweat. Allison and John were friendly, respectful, and knowledgeable and we enjoyed learning more about the park while exploring the landscape. We also appreciated that there were plenty of bathroom opportunities (maybe one every 30 minutes) and water and trail mix provided. Two pieces of advice- bring sunscreen, and if you are on the shorter side ask John and Allison for tips on how to make the bike fit work for you.

This is the most popular trail in the park. It was well worth 2-3 hours to calm down your soul and…read morehave close encounters of the beautiful nature of petrified dunes after crowded casino trips in Las Vegas. It's not hard as it looks. The parking is very limited so it might be a challenge. Stop and park at Calico I, then walk the trail to near parking lot near Calico II, there is a side trail to make it a complete loop. The out and back trail is about 2.6 miles with 417 ft elevation, it took us total 2.5 hours to complete including picture time.

This trail is one of our most popular trails in Red Rock Canyon. Mainly because the question I get…read moreasked the most is "Where can we get up high and have a view?" This is the trail for those looking for a great view of Las Vegas. It is 2.2 miles up and back and most people can handle it. The Calico Tanks Trail with its exquisite sandstone was formed around 65 million years ago by the powerful Keystone Thrust fault. This created natural water pockets (tanks) for wildlife. When we get a lot of rain, these pockets fill up and the largest tank is located towards the end of the hike. I had not hiked this trail in a long time, so we went up after a weekend of rain. I mainly wanted to hike it as I wanted to see how full the big tank was and WOW it really filled up. This trail offers a little challenge with some rock climbing and scrambling. Nothing to difficult to manuever through. I love the staircase and the cool and unique rock formations heading up. The views at the top are pretty unbeatable so we sat up there a while and took in the beautiful weather and views. We got there early so we had the trail mainly to ourselves going up. On the way down a few more peeps were hiking on the trail. If you have never visited our Red Rock Canyon, I highly recommend this trail as you will love it!

Make a reservation unless it is the summer…read more Tried to go here in February, but the scenic loop drive was fully booked. Came on a weekend in August instead. No waiting when the weather reaches triple digits. The view is stunning. Just did a short hike because it is hot, hot, hot in the summer. Make sure to bring plenty of water, a hat and apply sunscreen. Definitely worth a stop. Plenty of parking available in the summer. Bonus, no crowds! Note: Use your National Park Pass for admission and stamp your National Park Passport. Take pictures, leave footsteps.

I love learning new skills and I was fortunate enough to learn rock scrambling from some of the…read moremost experienced folks in the LV hiking scene. Our intro session was at Calico Hills. I didn't think this was even possible to summit but we hiked and did scrambling up to Class 4. Amazing. The Red Rocks is truly an amazing playground and I look forward to coming back and exploring more. Easy parking. Restroom at trailhead. Please come And create your own adventure.

I was born and raised in Las Vegas and have visited Redrock Canyon countless times throughout my…read morelife. I gaze at the majestic sandstone spires and colorful formations in complete awe every time I see them. The range looks like a biblical tidal wave of stone on the verge of cresting over west Las Vegas. It has been a lifelong dream of mine to explore and camp above this magical range. I have hiked all over the different trails to include oak creek and first creek and was never able to find my way to the peaks south of the highest point Mt Wilson. I probably could have used technical rope climbing to get there but that's not my thing. One day as I searched youtube I found a video posted by foryoursuccess that mentioned a place called little zion. I watched as this man hiked the beautiful escarpment of where the limestone meets the sandstone and saw vistas that were even more beautiful than I could imagine. Through some creative use of Google maps I was able to identify the trail head in Mountain Springs and somewhat of a route. I called up my good friend Paul W. and set a date to find this illusive and magical place. You first come to limestone peak where there is a sign in log for those who find it. It is an up and down trail with little limestone ball bearings that will send you flying if you are not wearing appropriate shoes. The view of the back side of the sandstone peaks takes the experience to another level, It seems that every 20 yards exposes a different view that's worthy of winning a photo contest or gracing the cover of an outdoor magazine. The trail pretty much goes along the top of mountains that make the western skyline north of Mt Potosi. There are a few other peaks you can hike to however we weren't stopping until we found Little Zion. As we marched along the limestone peaks that were carved be the elements for millions of years they stood stoic in beautiful anger with their sharp edges and deadly cliffs. Finally we located the magical valley. There is kind of a trail down to it. Once there you forget where you are as you stand in the shadows of pine trees that appear to be growing out of rock. There is a land bridge on the west end of this little slice of heaven. We ate a quick meal, explored a little bit and hiked on out. A little over 4 miles each way with some challenging uphill and down hill. My friend and I then made plans to camp overnight in this place. We researched some alternate routes and made a plan to be dropped off. We started off Lovell Canyon Rd off SR160 west of Mountain Springs. There are tons of trails and roads. Silly me for not printing out a map of the route I picked after painstakingly reviewing Google earth. My friend did the same. We were dropped off and once we got to a place where there was cell service, we discovered we were a touch off course. A 2 mile hike turned into a 7.5 mile grind through raw terrain. With heavy packs and extra water we scoffed at our GPS's and truly believed they were wrong. We made our adjustment and pushed our limits of pain to a new zip code. We finally made it to the magic place called Little Zion for an overnight camping trip. We set up camp and ate like kings. It was windy yet extremely beautiful. It was a great time though we got an extra workout in going a few extra miles. We hiked out and took the trail back to Mountain Springs. This hike is not for the faint of heart and is not really easy to find. The landscape is extremely treacherous yet beautiful. Bring lots of water and wear good shoes. If you are interested in this magic spot the GPS cords are N36'03.065' W115'28.656' the elevation is 5822 ft. Enjoy and remember to pack out what you pack in to keep this magic place in its current pristine state.

Little Zion (LZ)? WTF, is that? Zack M. told me of tales of this location and it stoked the…read moreprimal fires that dwelled within me (and all of us for that matter) to find this magical place. Having moved to Vegas and been a visitor of Red Rock many times, I dug deep into the memory housing group to find any recollection of previous tales told about this location. I could come up with nothing. Some google searches along with some YouTube videos would arm us with just enough intel for a future trek. On February 14, 2016, we would push out with limited knowledge but a disheveled pioneer spirit and explore. The initial exploration was an amazing experience! Starting off from Potosi Pass we climbed both in elevation and spirit as we took in views heading north along the escarpment. Various views of the Vegas Valley and wonderment of ancient sandstone peaks fueled each step forward. When LZ came into view (See Zack M's GPS coordinates) we made for assent into the beautiful canyon. It was a totally different perspective looking east instead of being several thousand feet below and looking west. On this particular day, ice was still around. It coated the slaps of ancient sandstone. This required one to walk gingerly or risk becoming a casualty. Upon reaching the bottom we were amazed at the beautiful Ponderosa Pines which provided ideal camping location. A deal was struck to visit again and sleep under these beautiful trees at a later time. A short walk to the cliffs on the east side give one an eagle eye view of Bonnie Springs, Red Rock and the Vegas Valley. From the pass, one can expect a little over 4 mile journey to LZ and (depending on where you drop down and exit) the same amount heading back. On April 22, 2016 (Earth Day), we made good on our agreement to chill under the Ponderosa. While attempting to find a shorter route, we each reviewed google map and google. We however, did not confirm any of our perspectives on a shorter journey with one another. Mistake learned and not to be repeated. Our infiltration point was somewhere off Lovell Canyon Road put us over seven miles away from the Pines (Did not know at the time). Delirium would cause us both to miss read our GPS systems. Every ridge line was a mind fuck. What was meant to be a staycation of sorts, turned into a death march (with a happy ending). Our packs were heavy and we both marched with a gallon of water in hand. The wind.....ahhhh...the wind nipped at our faces and our souls. I have always operated under the idea that anger is better than despair. Zack M. was the opposite of my foul mood. His optimism and at one time producing two 12 oz. cans of Miller Light from his heavy pack kept me motivated to lay my head under the pines. Eventually, we would find LZ after a 7+ mile bush busting trek. Goods time were had as we attempted to figure out my Biolite stove while attempting to charge my cell phone (did not work). We at Meals Ready To Eat and sipped unicorn tears. The wind continued to be the bane of our adventure. The view of valley partially obscured by particulate matter. The full moon spoiled. With all that..there was still a sense of accomplishment. The morning would come early and after a meal of Quinoa & oats, and some Mountain House biscuits & gravy....we packed up our still heavy packs and made for our exfiltration at a familiar place...the pass of Potosi. As I bleed over my keyboard, I am still recovering from this most recent adventure. But as I heal, I can now laugh at the trials and tribulations of an adventure and wish that I was sleeping under the pines tonight.