Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: Conservation Area, Federal Park Site

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: This short hike introduces kids of all ages to the many different features of the Mojave Desert.

GETTING THERE:

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pDriving Directions: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is only 30 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. If you are using a GPS unit, please type in Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center, or 3205 State Highway 159, Las Vegas, NV 89161.

Driving Directions from the Las Vegas Strip south of Russell Road:

Get on to the I-15 South:
Take exit 36 for Russell Road/215 west
Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Interstate 15 south
Keep right at the fork, follow signs for 215 west and merge onto 215 west for 13.5 miles
Take exit 26 for Charleston Boulevard and turn left
Continue onto State Route 159/ West Charleston Boulevard for 5.5 miles
Turn right into the entrance of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Driving Directions from the Las Vegas Strip north of Russell Road:

Get on to the I-15 North:
Take exit 42A to merge onto US-95 north toward Reno for 6.8 miles
Take exit 81A toward Summerlin Parkway and drive west for 6.5 miles
The freeway will end, exit right to get on to 215 south for 3.5 miles
Take exit 26 for Charleston Boulevard/State Route 159 for 5.5 miles
Turn right into the entrance of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Driving Directions from State Route 160

Get on to the I-15:
Take exit 33 toward State Route 160 west/Blue Diamond Road
Keep right at the fork and merge onto State Route 160 west/Blue Diamond Road for 10.5 miles
Turn right onto State Route 159 east/Charleston Boulevard (opposite the gas station) drive for 10.5 miles
Turn left into the entrance of Red Rock Canyon

kParking Instructions: Park on the Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive at the Lost Creek Parking Lot located 7 miles on the Scenic Drive.

lBus Route: Public transportation does not extend to Red Rock Canyon. Tour buses and commercial tours may be available from your hotel.

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Open Space, Trails, Birdwatching

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Restrooms, Picnic Tables

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Visitor Center, Museum, Gift Shop

Trash Cans: Yes

TRAILS:

Trail Description: This short hike introduces kids of all ages to the many different features of the Mojave Desert crossing through a riparian area below tall cliffs at Red Rock Canyon. You will explore and possibly be surprised by what you find including petroglyphs, plants, animals, towering views, and a seasonal hidden waterfall in the canyon.

Trail Surface: Unpaved

Trail Activities: Hiking, Running/Jogging, Dog Walking

Trail Difficulty: Easy, Moderate

Trail Length: 0.5 to 1 mile

Trail Shade: Little or none

Trail Surface Type: Sand/Dirt

Trail Slope: Moderate

Trail Width: 4-8 ft

Trail Extras: Benches/Rest Areas

OTHER:

Staffing & Safety: Police Patrol

Open Space Activities: Go for a walk or jog