Red Rock Canyon lies a few kilometers west of Las Vegas. It is an area of desert hills surrounded by mountains, but within the broad amphitheater are a number of sandstone hills. The “red rocks” are the Calico Hills, but … Continue reading →
The Calico Tanks Trail is one of the most popular trails in Red Rocks Canyon, just west of Las Vegas. Most of the hikes start at trailheads off the Scenic Drive. The Sandstone Quarry parking area is the start of … Continue reading →
Red Rocks Canyon National Conservation Area (just west of Las Vegas) has many opportunities for hiking, climbing, and exploration. We spent 3 days hiking a few of the trails. We left Death Valley and arrived later on our first day … Continue reading →
Within Red Rocks National Conservation Area are a number of hikes into deep canyons in the Spring Mountains. Icebox Canyon leaves the Scenic Drive and crosses rocky desert hills to the mouth of the canyon which become increasingly narrow until … Continue reading →
Red Rocks Canyon National Conservation Area is located just a few kilometers west of Las Vegas. The colorful desert hills and mountains offer many opportunities for hikers to follow established trails or to explore new routes. One of the designated … Continue reading →