Las Vegas Red Rock Canyon Hiking Adventure

Beyond the bright lights of the strip you will find a whole new Vegas to explore.
Red Rock Canyon and Calico Basin is known for the vibrant colors, stratified formations and more than 30 hiking trails, and it's less than an hours drive from the bustling city. Discover the incredible history, stories of the Native Americans, and why it was called the journey of death on the Old Spanish Trail.

Red Rock Canyon and Calico Basin

✓ 3 hikes
✓ 1 hike easy
✓ 1 hike medium
✓ 1 hike challenging
✓ 13-mile scenic loop
✓ Ways to get there
✓ What to see nearby
✓ Digital photo frames

Lace up your shoes and let's hit the trails!

**NOTE**

Red Rock Canyon requires a separate entry fee. This does not include the entry fee for going inside Red Rock Canyon. That will need to be purchased separately from the gate or from their website.

Calico Basin does not have a fee to enter.

Meeting Point

Red Rock Canyon Overlook

3205 NV-159, Las Vegas, NV 89161, USA

What's included:

• Audio and written guides to the Springs Preserve
• Audio and written guides to the Red Rock Canyon National Park

Not included:

• Entrance fees to Red Rock Canyon Park
• Transportation
• Museum fees

What to expect:

Duration: 6 hours

Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada

We start with an overview of Las Vegas before the lights, learn the story behind its original name, the Meadows. Listen to stories of the Native Americans, the Paiutes, the First Lady of Las Vegas, and how it went from a stop on the Old Spanish Trail called the journey of death, to the glittery enigma it is today.

15 minutes

Red Rock Canyon Overlook

3205 Nv-159, Las Vegas, 89161, Nevada

Discover why we chose this short trail as an excellent introduction to the Red Rock Canyon and Calico Basin area. The trail is ideal for an overview of the park, and easily accessible by all. Abundant with Joshua trees, the infamous red rock colors, picnic tables, benches and a restroom

45 minutes

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

1000 Scenic Loop Dr, , Las Vegas, 89161, Nevada

Red Rock is known for the vibrant colors, stratified formations and 26 hiking trails, and it's less than an hours drive from the bustling city. Discover the incredible history, where the colors come from, and more.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Springs Preserve

333 S Valley View Blvd, , Las Vegas, 89107-4372, Nevada

Explore an oasis in the desert, a small lake, hiking trails, museum, picnic area, trees, greenery, and animals make this a favorite for photography backdrops and visitors.
This is home to some of the oldest buildings in Nevada, a 1860s blacksmith shop, the Sandstone Cabin that was home to the founding family and the ranch house. Hiking trails throughout the park, in addition to tree-shaded picnic sites with tables and grills, make day trips to the park a family favorite.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Cowboy Trail Rides

4053 Fossil Ridge Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89161, USA

For a completely different experience of the Red Rock Canyon and Calico Basin, join a guided cowboy trail ride. Ride through various trails, completely beginner friendly with a variety of trail lengths, and scenery. Winner of Viator 2017 travel awards.

Pass by without stopping

Red Rock Casino

11011 W Charleston Blvd, , Las Vegas, 89135-1402, Nevada

After you wrap up exploring Red Rock Canyon, stop by this world class resort, a Conde Naste Traveler favorite. We tell you where to go, what to order, and what not to miss.

1 hour